What's New

Overview

Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment.

What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments.

As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

City: Chicago

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $35.00

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What's Included

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.

Narration by a professional and certified guide.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.

What To Expect

Tribune Tower

Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (62)

Mobile06107291269

Dec 2024

We loved our rainy tour with Paul! He was able to answer all our questions and had a grat outlook on a less than ideal Chicago day. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for the great review! We're so happy you enjoyed the What's New walking tour and hope to see you again!

Trip08806856623

Dec 2024

We all had a great tour. Learned lots. Mary Ann was excited to teach us about her city. Chicago is an amazing place will return one day.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for the terrific review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour with MaryAnn and hope to see you again!

davidfE6747UU

Nov 2024

Took the Chicago Architecture Center's 90 minute walking tour entitled "Loop as Lab" with guide Karen. An excellent, highly enjoyable tour of the center of the city with background history on the planning behind many of the city's most interesting downtown buildings, A wonderful complement to the Architecture Center's crown jewel.....which is the not be missed river architecture cruise.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you for the great review! We're so happy you enjoyed the What's New tour and hope to see you again!