Itinerary: Michigan Avenue & Chicago River: (20 mins) - Tribune Tower – Wrigley Building – DuSable Bridge Chicago Riverside Skyscraper Experimental Zone: Trump Tower (Pass by) - 330 North Wabash (Pass by) (formerly IBM Building / Langham Hotel) - Marina City (Corn Cob Towers) (Pass by) Chicago School & Loop Core Area: The MART (Merchandise Mart) (3 mins) - Civic Opera House (Pass by) - The CME Group Building(Pass by) - Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) (10 mins) Financial Order and Urban Power: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) (Pass by) - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Pass by) Public Spaces · Road Culture · Urban Symbols: Historic Route 66 Begin Sign and Art Institute of Chicago (10 mins) - Millennium Park (Pass by)- Cloud Gate (The Bean) (30 mins) Chicago City Skyline (10 mins)

Michigan Avenue & Chicago River: Begin along Chicago’s most famous boulevard and riverfront, where the city’s architectural identity was shaped. See the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, and cross the DuSable Bridge for classic skyline views

Tribune Tower: A neo-Gothic landmark famous for embedding stones from historic sites worldwide, symbolizing Chicago’s global ambition.

330 North Wabash: Designed by Mies van der Rohe, this minimalist tower exemplifies Chicago’s influence on modern international architecture.

Marina City: Instantly recognizable for its “corn cob” shape, these twin towers pioneered mixed-use urban living.

Merchandise Mart: Once the world’s largest building by floor area, it remains a global hub for design and commerce.

Civic Opera House: An Art Deco landmark blending culture and business, reflecting Chicago’s commitment to the arts.

CME Group Building: Home to the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, symbolizing Chicago’s global financial influence.

Willis Tower: Once the tallest building in the world, this engineering marvel remains a defining symbol of Chicago.

Chicago Board of Trade Building: An Art Deco masterpiece highlighting Chicago’s historic role in commodities trading.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: A powerful symbol of Chicago’s role in national monetary policy.

Historic Route 66 Begin Sign: Celebrates Chicago’s place in American road culture and cross-country travel history. Art Institute of Chicago (Exterior): One of the world’s premier art museums anchoring the city’s cultural scene.

Millennium Park: A modern public space blending art, architecture, and community design.

Cloud Gate: Known as “The Bean,” this reflective sculpture invites visitors to interact with the city’s skyline.

Chicago Skyline View: The tour concludes with a panoramic view uniting historic towers and modern icons