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Skyline Lake Tour
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Shoreline's Skyline Lake Tour is one of the best experiences in Chicago. Hop on a boat at Navy Pier and explore Chicago from a totally new vantage point.
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What you'll do
You’ll enjoy panoramic skyline views and picture-perfect backdrops on this 40-minute Skyline Lake Tour. Keep an ear out for the guided narration if you want insights into the views and local knowledge of the area.
Your tour will take you out onto Lake Michigan, heading both north and south on the lake, spotting many of Chicago’s famous landmarks and the classic skyline vista as you go. See the Willis Tower, Museum Campus, Navy Pier, and more. Through the guided commentary, you'll learn fantastic facts about the buildings you pass, what lies beneath Lake Michigan, and the historical significance of Navy Pier.
Don't forget your camera as you'll enjoy some of the best views of the city from this unique vantage point.
Skyline Lake Tour highlights
Navy Pier
875 N. Michigan
Shedd Aquarium
Adler Planetarium
Field Museum of Natural History
Streeter Ville
Grant Park
Buckingham Fountain
Facts
The very first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885 and, at 10 stories high, towered over the surrounding buildings. Nowadays though, the city is home to the second-largest Skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. The Willis Building really does tower over its neighbors at 110 stories.
Chicago is home to an astounding 56 museums, including the famous Art Institute of Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Art.
This is one for the comic book lovers - Batman’s very own Gotham City was based on Chicago.
What's included
Enjoy a relaxed 45-minute (30-minutes during the winter months) lake tour.
Professional pre-recorded narration.
Stops at the Museum Campus, Buckingham Fountain, and Navy Pier.
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Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, USHow to get there
Accessible via stop 8 on the Big Bus Hop-On and Hop-Off Tour (also available on Go City Chicago)
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
In the case of good weather in the colder months, the cruise will still run. Please visit the Skyline Lake Tour website for departure times.
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