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Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop
About This Tour
View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament.
Discover the origins of Art Deco and its hallmark motifs while admiring buildings like the Chicago Board of Trade, One LaSalle Street and the Field Building (now the Bank of America Building) -- all of which are designated Chicago landmarks.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Discover the origins of Art Deco and its hallmark motifs while admiring buildings like the Chicago Board of Trade, One LaSalle Street and the Field Building (now the Bank of America Building) -- all of which are designated Chicago landmarks.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified Guide
- Walking tour of Downtown Chicago Art Deco architecture
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Itinerary
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View the 30 N LaSalle St building
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Discover the Art Deco inspired lobby of the Rookery designed by William Drummond
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View the 135 S LaSalle St building
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Discuss the 1 N LaSalle St building
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Our tour will conclude at Chicago's most prominent Art Deco Building: The Chicago Board of Trade
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This building is not directly part of the tour, however, the tour ticket includes admission to the galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
- Pets are not allowed.