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S-u-m-m-e-r ! ! ! There is no season more celebrated in Chicago than Summer, and it arrives this week with the Solstice - the longest, happiest day of the year. Join us on a walking tour, as we stroll the city's front yard along Michigan Avenue and the Museum Campus celebrating all things Summer in Chicago. Along the way your guide will provide insightful stories and fascinating trivia about Chicago - its parks, beaches, the lakefront, and all things celestial. We'll revel in the architecture, marvel at the views, and play i-spy with the sun, the stars and the signs of the zodiac. Before we're done, we'll walk on a sandy beach and dip our toes in the waters of the Crown Fountain and Lake Michigan. You'll even have time to stop and buy ice cream.
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2.5 miles on city sidewalks & paved park paths, and inside selected buildings
TOUR DURATION: approx. 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours.
START TIME: 2:00pm Wednesday, 3:30pm Thursday, 9:30am Friday
LOCATION / WHERE TO MEET: Randolph and Michigan Avenue, at the Peristyle (Greek columns) Plaza in Millennium Park's northwest corner.
BRING: comfortable walking shoes, clothes for the weather, sunscreen, camera, and (optional) your swimsuit & towel.
TICKETS: Adults: $24 || Seniors/Students (14-21): $21 || Children (6-13): $12, when accompanied by registered adult || Young Children (0-5): Free, when accompanied by registered adult
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OPTIONAL AFTER-TOUR EVENTS (details below)
Thursday for Adults: Adler after Dark
Wednesday & Friday for Families / Individuals: Splishin' & Splashin' at 12th Street Beach
ADLER AFTER DARK: Thursday, June 20, 6:30-10:30pm; add $12
Adler Planetarium's monthly 21+ event. All Adler tickets include admission to the museum, access to all scheduled sky shows, and an opportunity to peek through the Doane Observatory, the largest publicly accessible telescope in the Midwest. Doors are open from 6:30 to 10:30 pm with a cash bar until 10:15 pm. GUESTS MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER.
SPLISHIN' & SPLASHIN' AT THE 12TH STREET BEACH, with lunch on your own at the concession pavilion: Wednesday, June 19, 4:30-6:00pm OR Friday, June 21, Noon-2pm; FREE.
The 12th Street Beach is a quiet, family-oriented, public beach with great views of the skyline; it has lifeguards on duty. Bring along your swimsuit, towel and sand castle designs and enjoy this magnificent hidden gem of a beach.
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LocationDeparting from Peristyle (Greek columns) Plaza @ NW corner of Millennium Park (View)
Michigan Avenue at Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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