Architecture from the river, the lakefront, world-class museums, and food that Chicago will argue with you about.
Chicago invented the skyscraper and has been showing off ever since. The architecture river cruise is the single best way to see any American city, ninety minutes on the water with someone explaining what you are looking at and why it matters.
The lakefront runs for miles, Millennium Park with the Bean, the Art Institute with one of the great collections anywhere, and neighborhoods that each feel like their own small city.
September is the sweet spot. Summer humidity has broken, the lake is still warm enough to be pleasant, and the fall light on all that glass and steel is something else.
This one is ladies only, just us.
Ninety minutes on the Chicago River with a guide who knows every building. Worth the trip by itself.
The Bean, the bandshell, and miles of lakefront that the city kept public on purpose.
The Art Institute, the Field Museum, and more besides. Enough to fill days if you let it.
Deep dish, Italian beef, and a restaurant scene that has quietly become one of the best in the country.
The complete day-by-day, hotels, meals, inclusions, and pricing are being finalized. Send me a note and I will get them to you the moment they are set, and put you first in line.
Yes. This one is just for the ladies.
Soon. This departure is still being finalized. Send me a note or call me at 931-801-9900 and you will hear the moment pricing and the full itinerary are set.
Not a thing. Asking for information is just asking. No deposit, no obligation, and it helps me size the trip.
No, but sharing brings the cost down. I am glad to match you with a roommate from the group.
I recommend it on every trip, and I recommend buying it at deposit rather than waiting. The pre-existing condition waiver window closes early, and once it does I cannot reopen it.
Pricing and the full itinerary are being finalized. Send me a note and you will hear first, with no deposit and no obligation.
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