BYOB Chicago River Guided History Tour

Itinerary

1. 1
   Chicago Riverwalk Pass by

   The Party Barge is a unique way to cruise the Chicago River and lakefront. The boat features a u-shaped bar, surrounded by bar stools. The boat is equipped with a head (bathroom), charging ports, additional seating at the bow and coolers with ice. All cruises are BYOB, 120 minutes long and depart from the Chicago Riverwalk (between the LaSalle Street and Wells Street bridges).

2. 2
   Battle Of Fort Dearborn Pass by

   Off the to the south side of the river we will see the site where the first American settlement, Ft Dearborn, once stood.

3. 3
   Stop Pass by

   This was the site where the 1871 Great Chicago Fire started.

4. 4
   Stop Pass by

   In 1992 a hole formed under this bridge which lead to the Great Flood, shutting Chicago down for a whole week!

5. 5
   Stop Pass by

   These buildings built in 1964 are considered the pivot point from Chicago's Industrial Age into the Residential Metropolitan it is today.

6. 6
   Stop Pass by

   Learn about the reverse of the Chicago River how that has formed the city over the last century.

7. 7
   Navy Pier Pass by

   Here we get to learn about the World's Fair of 1893 and the inventions we still use today that were introduced here.

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   Chicago Riverwalk Pass by

   In the late 1800's Captain Santa set up shop on his sail boat the Rouse Simmons to sell Christmas Trees every winter at this corner of the river.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels