Boat Tours – Chicago

Experience Boat Tours in Chicago

Best things to do: Chicago is a city that offers plenty of attractions and culinary delights to try out. Before your boat tour, why not check out the Navy Pier, or for something a little different there’s the Cloud Gate, more than just a sculpture. Head up high for the city views at the Willis Tower, and there are plenty of world-class museums to seek out. Including, The Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry.

When to visit: Any time of year is a good time to visit Chicago, if you enjoy more moderate temperatures, well the best time to visit is during the autumn months. April and May are also good options.

Staying safe: Chicago has had a reputation for gang violence in the recent past, but for the visitor, you need not worry. Stick to the main areas and keep away from the districts, and you’ll be ok. Yes, there are pickpockets, like in most tourist areas, but keep your belongings hidden, and you’ll be fine.

• Love your street art, well, you are in the right city for that! Chicago is where spray paint was invented. Salesman Ed Seymour is to be thanked for that, so make sure to check out the street art dotted around the city.

• Chicago is famous for being the start of Route 66, known as Main Street of America or the Mother Road. It starts in Grant Park, which is found on Adams Street.

• On your boat tour you’ll no doubt head down the Chicago River. Perhaps not all the way! It’s 156 miles long and believe it or not flows backwards, emptying into the Mississippi River.