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Tourists Welcome

Yvonne M. Chan -- Interior Design, 6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM

Whether you like to tour by foot, bus, or boat, the Chicago Architecture Foundation has a sightseeing expedition for you. Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts can learn more about the life and early work of the legendary architect by visiting Oak Park on the Frank Lloyd Wright by Bus tour. Available only on Tuesdays, this package includes an interior look at his home and studio, a walking tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, and a tour of Unity Temple. If you're looking for a new perspective on downtown, hop aboard the river cruise highlighting more than 50 significant sites such as the Wrigley Building, Sears Tower, and Tribune Tower. The boats feature open-air decks and air-conditioned interiors for your comfort. 800-982-2787; architecture.org.

From top: Chicago's First Lady tour boat; Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, completed in 1911. Both photos courtesy of Anne Evans/Chicago Architecture Foundation.