The Chicago Architecture Foundation is a treasure. In this city of "big shoulders," architecture is king. There are so many important architectural treasures in the city that even native-born Chicagoans can learn a thing or two from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. They offer a wide variety of tours in the city, including walking, river cruises, and bus tours to important sites outside the main city center. Check their schedules or ask at the desk what they're having that day. The also have an excellent gift shop, which I highly recommend. Here you can find great books, modern home furnishings, postcards, and the perfect trinket to take home if you're a tourist. Don't miss one of Chicago's best institutions, located just across from the Art Institute.
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