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Wendella Sightseeing Boats

Wendella Sightseeing Boats is a tour in Chicago, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Seasonal, roughly Mar–Nov.

400 N Michigan Ave · Chicago, IL

Why you should go…

Chicago's original tour-boat company has been showing off the city from the water since 1935, with architecture cruises on the river and skyline sails out on Lake Michigan. Departures right at the Michigan Avenue Bridge make it an easy add to any downtown day. Sunset lake cruises are a sneaky-great date night.

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