Recognized three years in a row as one of the best boat tours in North America (USA Today Readers’ Choice 2023 Awards) and the Best Tour in 2023 (Chicago Reader), the official Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady kicks off its 2024 season on Sunday, March 17th. This year marks the 31st season of the tour, operated in partnership by Chicago’s First Lady Cruises and the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC). The CAC River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady is the only cruise narrated by more than 150 CAC-certified volunteer docents who thrill guests with their personal stories and wealth of knowledge about Chicago’s “canyon of architecture.” Passengers will learn the fascinating stories of more than 50 buildings and 13 bascule bridges along the river, as well as the iconic figures who designed and built them. Tickets start at $54 and can be purchased online or in person at the ticket booth located on the Riverwalk. Priority boarding tickets beginning at $69 are also available and include an exclusive early boarding period, the option to skip the queue during general boarding, and CAC admission. For additional information on the 2024 season, tickets, boarding location, parking and other details, please visit CruiseChicago.com.

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