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The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. Chica-GO Off The Beaten Path Tours
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
Through Chica-Go, Leentje offers city tours in Dutch, French and English. With 77 neighborhoods, Chicago holds surprises even for locals, so Leentje will gladly reveal the city's hidden gems through her tours. You can also ask her to organize multiple days tailored packages for family vacations, city trips with friends, or company outings.
2. Chicago Bike Adventures
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Chicago Bike Adventures offers custom bike tours through Chicago's many neighborhoods. Whether you want to get your miles in or go for a leisurely pedal, we can put together a route of interesting sites to see along the way. Visit the Chicago Bike Adventures website to see what Chicago has to offer and to book your custom half/full day bike tour.
3. Chicago en francais
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
"Chicago in French" is the specialist in guided tours and French-speaking tourist activities in Chicago. Our concept is simple: to make everyone feel that they are being taken in hand by a French friend who makes them visit the city off the beaten track in a natural and friendly way. Discover without further delay our catalog of activities!
4. The 606
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Bloomingdale Trail is a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail running east-west on the northwest side of Chicago. In 2015, it was converted into an elevated greenway, which forms the backbone of the linear park and trail network called The 606 that passes through the Chicago neighborhoods of Logan Square, Humboldt Park and West Town. At 2.7 miles, the Bloomingdale Trail is the longest greenway project of a former elevated rail line in the United States and the second longest in the world. So why is it called The 606? Because the system's numeric name is a homage to the city's Zip codes, the prefix for nearly all of which is 606. Used by walkers, joggers, runners and bikers, the trail runs from Ashland Avenue all the way west to North Ridgeway Avenue. It follows along West Bloomingdale Avenue, hence the name Bloomingdale Trail. On a clear day, pedestrians on the trail get a spectacular view of Chicago's skyline.
5. Bloomingdale Trail
6. Chicago Boat Rentals
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
The perfect way to see Chicago a different way. Our gas powered boats travel and tour the Chicago River with breathtaking views of the city. The best part is you or a member of your group are the driver! Our boat specialists will show you how to operate the boat before your excursion. They are as easy to drive as a golf cart and no special license is required. This is the perfect way to spend time with family, entertain co-workers or just hang with friends. Firework Cruises Available!
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8. Empire Builder
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3.5 based on 415 reviews
Reviewed By zeppyblimp - Silver Spring, United States
The ride from Seattle to Chicago on Amtrak’s Empire Builder is a great experience. 1st afternoon: the train rolls along Puget Sound, then up Skykomish River into the Cascades. 2nd day: sunrise along Kootenai River, many hours in the Rockies near Glacier National Park, and the rest of the day crossing the world’s breadbasket – the wheat fields of Montana and North Dakota. 3rd day: many miles along the Mississippi, then across Wisconsin, a State that doesn’t need great mountains to be beautiful. We rode in a sleeping car. Highly recommended; arrived Chicago completely refreshed. If you can reserve many months in advance and can also be flexible about the specific date, you may be able to get an excellent deal. Keep in mind: the price includes the 6 meals in the dining car. We were delighted by the effectiveness and cheerfulness of our sleeping car attendant Andy and dining car personnel Jamie, Noelani, and Jamison. Despite their long hours and hard work, they treated each customer as if they were her/his one special guest. The continental breakfast, vege-burger for lunch, and vegan rigatoni for supper were excellent. It is thoughtful of Amtrak to have vegan or vegetarian options right there on the menu, not requiring any special order.
9. DS Luxury
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
Experience the city life in an exotic vehicle of your choice. We offer the Rolls-Royce Experience and the Ferrari Experience. Both include a cruise around the city with your choice of either having a chauffeur or driving the vehicle yourself! This exotic unheard of experience is only a reasonable 1-2 hours of your day that way you can continue to enjoy the rest of the city as you please.
10. City Cycle I Inc.
If you’re sticking to the Magnificent Mile while visiting the Windy City, then you’re missing Chicago! City Cycle I Inc. scooter tours & Rentals give you a real taste for our town! Exploring Chicago’s many neighborhoods on a moped tour will give you a whole new perspective of our favorite city CHICAGO!
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