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We're happy to help.\n\u003C/p>\n",{"large":648},{"display":601,"flexDirection":602,"position":603,"flexShrink":604,"boxSizing":605},{"@type":581,"@version":457,"id":650,"meta":651,"component":653,"responsiveStyles":715},"builder-e3340d2094cf4b1c9e1daa272aa70035",{"previousId":652},"builder-2fec5e7efd544e358c46d1850825bcb3",{"name":654,"options":655},"Accordion with Images",{"title":656,"items":657},"",[658,661,664,667,670,673,676,679,682,685,688,694,697,700,703,706,709,712],{"title":659,"body":660},"When is the river cruise available?","\u003Cp>The cruise departs multiple times daily, March-November.\u003C/p>",{"title":662,"body":663},"How long is the river cruise?","\u003Cp>The CAC River Cruise aboard First Lady is 90 minutes long.\u003C/p>",{"title":665,"body":666},"Who gives the tours?","\u003Cp>All tours are given by CAC-certified \u003Ca href=\"/join-give/volunteer/docents/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">volunt\u003Cspan class=\"ql-cursor\">\u003C/span>eer docents\u003C/a>.  Docents receive hundreds of hours of training about Chicago’s architecture and its history. They are storytellers and Chicago experts.\u003C/p>",{"title":668,"body":669},"What buildings do we see on the river cruise?","\u003Cp>The tour includes Chicago's most famous historic and modern landmarks, including Willis Tower, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Merchandise Mart, Lyric Opera, 333 West Wacker, Marina City and many more sites. More than 50 buildings are discussed on the tour. See our \u003Ca href=\"/learn/resources/buildings-of-chicago/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buildings of Chicago\u003C/a> to learn more about these buildings.\u003C/p>",{"title":671,"body":672},"Where can I purchase tickets for the CAC River Cruise?","\u003Cp>Because tours frequently sell out, advanced ticket purchase is recommended, especially on weekends, on holidays and for twilight tours. You can purchase tickets for the boat tour in person, via phone (CAC members) or online through \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/rivercruise?camefrom=CFC_CHICAGOAF_FAQBT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ticketmaster\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Box Office:\u003C/strong> CAC, 111 E. Wacker Drive\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>First Lady dock:\u003C/strong> Southeast corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive. Look for the black awning at the stairway entrance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Phone:\u003C/strong> CAC members can contact the CAC Call Center 312.922.TOUR (8687) to purchase tickets or redeem your \u003Ca href=\"/join-and-support/membership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BOGO benefit\u003C/a>. You can purchase a \u003Ca href=\"/join-and-support/membership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CAC membership\u003C/a> via phone, at which time you can also purchase CAC River Cruise tickets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Online:\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/rivercruise?camefrom=CFC_CHICAGOAF_FAQBT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ticketmaster\u003C/a> (fees and surcharges will apply).\u003C/p>",{"title":674,"body":675},"Where do I pick up will call tickets?","\u003Cp>Will call tickets for the CAC River Cruise can be picked up from the will call window at First Lady's boat dock on the day of your tour. The First Lady dock is located at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive. Look for the black awning at the stairway entrance (if using a GPS, enter 112 E. Wacker Drive). We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time.\u003C/p>",{"title":677,"body":678},"Are refunds or exchanges available for online ticket purchases?","\u003Cp>Refunds and exchanges for ticket purchases are not permitted. Please double-check your dates and times before making a ticket purchase.\u003C/p>",{"title":680,"body":681},"Do CAC members get a discount on the boat tour?","\u003Cp>Yes! CAC members get a two-for-one discount on CAC River Cruise tickets to use once a year. To make a reservation using your member benefits, call us at 312.922.TOUR (8687) or visit the CAC box office at 111 E. Wacker Dr. \u003Ca href=\"/join-give/join/membership/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about becoming a member.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This member benefit must be redeemed at least 24 hours prior to your desired departure time. \u003Cem>It can only be redeemed at CAC (either by phone or in person) and cannot be used at the First Lady boat dock.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",{"title":683,"body":684},"Are there senior prices available for the CAC River Cruise?","\u003Cp>We are unable to offer special rates for senior citizens at this time.\u003C/p>",{"title":686,"body":687},"Are there child ticket prices available for the CAC River Cruise?","\u003Cp>This experience is not recommended for children under the age of 12. All passengers on the CAC River Cruise must purchase a ticket regardless of age; we offer a discounted ticket for children and infants ages 3 and younger.\u003C/p>",{"title":689,"body":690,"image":691},"Where do we board the CAC River Cruise?","\u003Cp>Please meet at the First Lady boat dock at least 30 minutes prior to departure. The dock is located at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge and Wacker Drive. Look for the black awning at the stairway entrance (if using a GPS, enter 112 E. Wacker Drive).\u003C/p>",{"src":692,"alt":693},"https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2Fe61abde79d954ddab2b6092044c4b5a1%2F97c3f90c066f4b6e9ef9ff726c090f78","Black awning that reads \"First Lady Chicago Architecture Center Tickets downstairs\"",{"title":695,"body":696},"How do you get to the dock?","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Public Transportation (CTA)\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Michigan Avenue buses stop near this intersection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The closest CTA train transit stations are State & Lake (Red, Brown, Green, Orange & Purple Lines), and Clark & Lake (Blue Line). In each case, after exiting the station, walk east to Michigan Avenue, cross over to the east side, then walk north to the river/Michigan Avenue Bridge. Do not cross the bridge; look for the black awning at the southeast corner. Visit CTA's website for routes and schedules at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.transitchicago.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.transitchicago.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Car\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From the Kennedy (I-90) and Edens (I-94) expressways,\u003C/strong> exit at Washington Street (past the Ohio Street exit). Turn left (east) on Washington Street to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (north) on Michigan Avenue and proceed to E. South Water St. Turn right (east) on E. South Water St. and the parking garage entrance is the first driveway east of Michigan Ave., on the north side of E. South Water St. (address is 233 N. Michigan Ave.)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290),\u003C/strong> continue eastbound into the city (the Eisenhower turns into Congress) to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (north) at Michigan Avenue. Left turns are not permitted at Michigan Avenue, so cross over Michigan to the turning circle, bearing left and double back to Michigan Avenue, now turning right to head north. Continue north on Michigan Avenue until you reach E. South Water St. just south of the river and proceed as above.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Lakeshore Drive,\u003C/strong> take the north or south exit at Wacker Drive and continue westbound. Turn left (south) on Michigan Ave., then take the first left on E. South Water St. The parking garage entrance is the first driveway east of Michigan Ave., on the north side of E. South Water Street.\u003C/p>",{"title":698,"body":699},"Is parking available?","\u003Cp>The closest parking garage is located at \u003Ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/yWEYhr98U8qjC5Hs9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">111 East Wacker Drive\u003C/a>. CAC guests and members receive a discount on parking at this garage for up to 4 hours. You can receive a validated parking sticker at the Center box office or the dockside First Lady River Cruise box office. \u003Cstrong>Please ensure your parking is validated before your tour, as our offices may be closed when your tour ends.\u003C/strong> The parking garage is open 24/7.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Several other public parking garages are available in the River North and Loop neighborhoods. You can also book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To reserve your parking spot, visit the \u003Ca href=\"https://spothero.app.link/ts1p2NqSe1?kind=destination&id=75203&$3p=a_hasoffers&$affiliate_json=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.spothero.com%2Faff_c%3Foffer_id%3D1%26aff_id%3D1275%26file_id%3D28%26source%3Dchicagoarchitecturecenter%26aff_sub2%3Dparkingpage%26format%3Djson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Architecture Center SpotHero Parking Page\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"title":701,"body":702},"Is the CAC River Cruise wheelchair accessible?","\u003Cp>Please refer to \u003Ca href=\"https://firstlady.com/accessibility\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">First Lady's website\u003C/a> for more information about accessibility.\u003C/p>",{"title":704,"body":705},"Accessing the dock for guests with limited mobility","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Car\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>First Lady has a dock-level, drop off-only area on lower Lower Wacker Drive, adjacent to the Chicago River. The closest parking facility for this area is located up one level at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Lower Wacker Drive and Lower Stetson Street (discounted parking is not available at this location). For discounted parking options, see above.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To access the dock in a vehicle:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>From the south, west or southwest\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Take Lake Shore Dr., Roosevelt Rd. or Congress Parkway to Columbus Dr. Proceed north on Columbus Dr.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>After crossing Randolph St., stay to the center onto Lower Columbus Dr.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Turn left to travel west on S. Water St. and go down again to a second level. Note: S. Water St. is the second light after Randolph St., and is opposite a parking garage entrance.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Turn right to travel east on Stetson St. and proceed to the opening in the black wrought iron fence.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>From the north or northwest\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>From Illinois St. traveling east, proceed south to Lower Michigan Ave.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Travel across the Lower Michigan Avenue Bridge. Drive straight through the Lower Wacker Dr. traffic light and when you reach the next traffic light at a dead end, turn left to travel east.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>You will come to a four-way stop sign at Stetson St. At the stop sign, turn left. Proceed north until you see an opening in the black wrought iron fence.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Taxi\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you decide to arrive by taxi, please share the above directions with the driver. 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