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Old 02-08-2013, 09:55 PM
 
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If you are in Chicago during the week and don't mind a walking tour, one of the best tours (when available) is the tour of the Chicago Board of Trade:



Chicago Board of Trade The Chicago Board of Trade is one of the most recognizable buildings in the Loop, anchoring the LaSalle Street financial district. Learn the history of this important institution founded in 1848, explore the three buildings that comprise it today and see the agricultural trading floor in action.
PRICE: Adults- $10, Members- Free
DURATION: 1 hour
MEET: Inside building lobby at 141 W. Jackson Blvd. (Please do NOT wait near the Visitors desk or escalators.) Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.



This is the ONLY way that the general public can tour the building or be able to see the trading floor in action.
Thanks for the tip, I had no idea they did tours in that building. It will definitely be on my list on my next visit to Chicago.
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Old 02-09-2013, 12:59 AM
 
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Thanks for the tip, I had no idea they did tours in that building. It will definitely be on my list on my next visit to Chicago.
It is at best a once a week tour during the summer.

Pre 9-11, there was a public gallery.
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Old 02-10-2013, 12:33 PM
 
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I you really want to do something different, there's an architecture tour by kayak.

Architectural History Tour

I've done it. It was more a chance to kayak in an organized group than an educational experience, but it was fun. They emphasized some different features than the CAF tours I've been on. ('This is the bridge from which the Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumped sewage on the tour boat. This is the piling that got hit and flooded the tunnels under the loop.')
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