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GRAY LINE SIGHTSEEING Gray Line Trolleys and new Upper-Deckers offer scenic tours of Chicago’s lakefront and downtown area. With nine stops at the city’s top attractions, including Willis Tower, Art Institute, Navy Pier, Water Tower, and more – guests can select from the Hop On, Hop Off Tour or stay on board for the complete 2-hour Circle Tour. Prices vary. Call for pick up times and locations, 800/621-4153, www.grayline.com.
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AMERICAN SIGHTSEEING Choose from a range of popular daily lectured tours including the Grand Tour of Chicago, the Land and River Architectural Tour (a skyline cruise), Blues by Night Tour, among many others. Call for tour schedules. $25 and up. Call for courtesy round-trip service from downtown hotels with 30–mins notice for all tours. Pick up tickets in the Palmer House Hilton at 17 E. Monroe, 312/251-3100, www.grayline.com. (I-36)
CHICAGO TROLLEY & DOUBLE DECKER CO. Red and green San Francisco-style trolleys and London-style double deckers, narrated by expert tour guides, stop every 20-30 minutes at top attractions. Board at any of the 14 stops, including Willis Tower, Museum Campus, Navy Pier and Water Tower between 9am-4pm. Adults $29, seniors $24, children $17, Multi-day pass $35 (good for 3 consecutive days). 773/648-5000, www.ChicagoTrolley.com.
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CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS Experience Chicago’s diverse communities and rich history and culture with guided motorcoach and walking excursions. The 2012 schedule features over a dozen exciting new tours, including Hops & Barley: Pubs & Microbreweries, and five unique food tours. Dates and times vary. Book today by calling 312/742-1190 or visit www.explorechicago.org/tours.
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SHEDD AQUARIUM Explore a world with 20,000 animals, from anemones to whales to dolphins to sharks. Explore the mysterious world of sea jellies with Jellies. Weekdays 9am-5pm, weekends 9am-6pm. Shedd Pass: Adults $28.95 and children ages 3-11 $19.95. All major cards. 1200 S. Lake Shore, 312/939-2438. (L-43)
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