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Best Bicycle Tours Of Chicago
Biking is a great family activity and a great way to see Chicago. Some of these bike tours of Chicago allow children as young as 5. It depends on the difficulty. While each of these bike tour companies in Chicago have something different, they also have some that are very similar, so if one is booked up, you can find a similar bike tour elsewhere. And do make reservations. They only take out so many bikers and a time and you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to take a bike tour of Chicago. Make sure you know that they supply. Some supply everything including water, some do not. And don't forget the camera, whatever you do.
Bobby's Bike Hike 465 N McClurg Court Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 915-0995
Bobby's has three choices for bike tours of Chicago. The Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour which takes you around the North Side of Chicago. You will get to see the Gold Coast Mansions, Oprah's House, the Playboy Mansion and much more. They recommend reservations for this one. The Green Chicago Tour takes you to places like Buckingham Fountain, Soldier Field, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and Millennium Park. And the Sunglasses at Night Tour is a great way to see Chicago at night. Take the tour on Wednesday or Saturday night and you get to see the skyline fireworks display at Navy Pier. Reservations recommended.
Bike and Roll Rentals 1603 N. Lakeshore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60614 (773) 327-2706
Bike and Roll has three tours to choose from. The Friendly Neighborhoods Tour takes you out into four of Chicago's neighborhoods, The Gold Coast, Old Town, Lincoln Park and Lakeview. The Amazing Lake Front Tour takes you to places like Lincoln Park, Millennium Park and Grant Park and the Sites@Nite Tour which goes to The Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park's Crown Fountain, Buckingham Fountain and the Navy Pier Fireworks.
Bike Chicago Rental & Tours: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 595-9600 (312) 755-0488
Bike Chicago Rental & Tours has five bike tours of Chicago to choose from. The Amazing Lakefront Tour includes Lakefront Trail & Beaches, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory, Notebaert Nature Museum, and North Avenue Beach. The Friendly Neighborhood Tour North covers The Gold Coast, Old Town and Lincoln Park. Sites@ Nite takes you to The Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park's Crown Fountain, Buckingham Fountain and Navy Pier. The Amazing Lakefront Segway Tour goes to Museum Campus, the South Loop Lakefront, Millennium Park, and more and the Sites@ Nite Segway tour which takes you to Millennium Park's Crown Fountain, Buckingham Fountain's nighttime water and light festival. Fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday
Chicago Architecture Foundation 224 S Michigan Ave # 116 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 922-3432
Chicago Architecture Foundation conducts three bike tours though the historic neighborhoods of Chicago. The first one goes through the Magnificent Mile where you will lean how this became the shopping Mecca of Chicago. The next one goes to the Gold Coast, one of the most affluent neighborhoods of Chicago and learn abou the homes and the people who built them. The third is Graceland Cemetery when you see monuments to the elite in Chicago's past. The cost is very minimal- $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children and seniors.
Chicago Tours 888-881-3284
Chicago Tours conducts four bike tours in Chicago. The Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods Bicycle Tour is a three hour tour of the neighborhoods, parks and beaches on the North Side of Chicago. This one costs $40.95 - $35.95 if you book on the internet - those 12-17 $25.95, 4-11 $20.95 under 4 $5.95. Chicago's Quintessential Bicycle Tour takes you past Buckingham Fountain, Soldier Field, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and Millennium Park. This one costs $35.95- $30.95 if you book on the internet. Other ages are the same. Chicago's Sunglasses at Night Bicycle Tour takes you too Millennium Park, Museum Campus, and Buckingham Fountain Cost is the same as the first one and the Lakefront Chicago Bicycle Tour takes you to places like Lincoln Park, Millennuium Park, and Grant Park. This one costs $37.95 - $32.95 if you book on the internet and ages 12 and under $16.95
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