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

Mon 02 Jun

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Starting at $35.00

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Mon 02 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)

JCD1344

Sep 2021

Great ‘What’s New’ tour with Jill - I have done several of the CAC walking tours and they are all excellent - well designed, and well-informed docents. Learned lots about the history and stories of Chicago; it’s not just architecture!

329erikai

Aug 2023

Definitely a jewel of Architecture, we visited places that surprised us with their interior, it is totally worth taking the Tour, our very friendly and knowledgeable guide, Jean & JOahn B.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

¡Gracias por la maravillosa reseña! Estamos muy contentos de que haya disfrutado del recorrido y esperamos verlo nuevamente.