Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady

The story of the Chicago River is one that continues to unfold. Through periods of industry, transportation, revitalization and recreation, it has grown and changed like the city itself.

The Chicago Architecture Center is directly across Wacker Drive from the Chicago's First Lady docks. Discounted admission of $5 per person is available if you show your river cruise ticket.

From naval base and university campus to shipping hub and entertainment destination, Navy Pier is Chicago’s hallmark of adaptive reuse.

When architect Bertrand Goldberg envisioned Marina City, it was an urban experiment designed to draw middle-class Chicagoans back to the city after more than a decade of suburban migration.

surroundings, they aren’t only referring to its shiny glass and steel exterior.

erful Modernist structure occupies a prominent place on the Chicago River.

hicago’s architectural and engineering wonders.

e Sears Tower, held the title of tallest building in the world.

Size has always mattered in the Midwest. Upon its completion in 1930, it was the largest building in the world and served as Marshall Field’s wholesale warehouse, where retailers could buy stock.

View the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Building, located at 20 S Wacker Drive.