Architectural boat tour

In 1871 Chicago literally burned down. A cow kicked an oil lamp, things got out of control, and Chicago was on fire for three days. Deciding that maybe wood wasn’t the best material to construct a city, architects started working on using steel construction and glass to create much larger and actually fire-repellant buildings, thus the skyscraper. A result of this was that a unique history of architectural innovation was born in Chicago. Its skyline now ranks as one of the best in the world, and few of its buildings are older than 1871.
What better way to learn about the architecture of the city than by taking a boat tour? They tend to range from a little under twenty to just over forty bucks, and will take you through the Chicago River and onto Lake Michigan. You’ll learn about each building of interest, such as the building so large it has it’s own zip code, to the Crain Communications Building, known as the Vagina Building by many locals. It’s one of the classic things to do on your Chicago visit and far more essential than being herded up into the viewing room of the Sears Tower, the usual tourist route.