Water Tower Place Tours
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is the heart of shopping in the Windy City and Water Tower Place is what keeps it beating. While the Magnificent Mile was originally home to the city’s most exclusive and expensive stores, the opening of Water Tower Place brought more affordable retailers to the famed shopping area. The eight-level mall covers over 700,000 square feet and features more than 100 shops, including Macy’s and the flagship American Girl Place store. One of the first vertical malls in the world, Water Tower Place is part of a 74-floor skyscraper of the same name that also includes a Ritz-Carlton hotel and luxury condominiums. After riding the escalators up from the ground level, take the glass elevators the rest of the way to the 8th floor and work your way down.
After you shop ‘til you drop, grab a bite to eat at one of Water Tower Place’s several dining options, including Mity Nice Grill, Wow Bao, and Foodlife, a cafeteria style collection of 14 different kitchens with something to suit every palate. For dessert, swing by the Godiva Chocolatier or the Sacred Grounds Bakery & Café.
Practical Info
Water Tower Place is located at 835 N. Michigan Avenue and is just a short walk from many downtown Chicago hotels, as well as the John Hancock Center and the Historic Water Tower. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Note that the hours for Macy’s, American Girl Place, restaurants and specialty shops may vary.
The nearest stop to Water Tower Place is the Chicago/State stop on the Red Line. From there, head east on Chicago Avenue to Michigan Avenue and then north one block on Michigan. Numerous bus routes run north/south along Michigan Avenue, including the 145, 146, 148 and 151.
Address: 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 11am–6pm
6 Tours and Activities to Experience Water Tower Place
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Explore Chicago's gangster past on this mafia tour in a coach vehicle. Drive around the Windy City to see where Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, and John Dillinger, among other thugs hung out. A history-savvy guide introduces you to some of the most storied locations of Chicago’s criminal past, including Holy Name Cathedral, Biography Theatre, and the site of the bloody St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. You'll be able to get out and pose for pictures in front of a historic courthouse, among other infamous sites.
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$45.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Don’t spend time figuring out what to see in Chicago and how to get there—this hop-on hop-off tour provides a mapped-out itinerary of the city's top sights. With several strategically located stops, the tour allows you to explore the Windy City at your own pace. See the world-class Art Institute and landmark skyscrapers, while live commentary onboard gives you insight into the city's colorful history.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Chicago Grand Half-Day Bus Tour
Get the perfect introduction to the wealth of sights in the Windy City during this 4-hour Chicago day tour. Discover the many landmarks spanning both the city's North Side and South Side, enjoying a scenic ride along Lake Michigan on Chicago's Outer Drive along the way. You'll also have the chance to admire the city's Washington and Grant Parks, explore inside the Lincoln Park Conservatory, see Adler Planetarium and visit the iconic Wrigley Building. This Chicago in a half day tour also includes transport between all sites and tour narration.
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$52.95
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$52.95
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
2 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private Stretch Limo / 8 Passengers
Choose the number of hours and we can help you make the most out of your time! Book a VIP treatment to see the city in your private car. Our knowledgeable drivers will do the hard work so that you an enjoy the view. Limo service Hop on - hop off, call today to customize your tour.
This particular tour is for 2 hours, any additional time will be charged separately. The time starts a the prearranged pick-up time and it ends when we drop you off at your final stop.
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$250.00
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Best of Chicago Tour Including a Deep-Dish Pizza
Tour Chicago's sights aboard a luxury coach and enjoy some Chicago-style deep-dish pizza on this 5.5-hour guided tour. Visit sites like the Hancock Tower, the Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Loop. Pass through neighborhoods such as Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park and Gold Coast. Top off your tour with a visit to one of Chicago's most popular pizza restaurants to sample the famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza.
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$74.95
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Chicago Grand Tour and Admission to 360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory)
This Chicago grand tour covers four hours of sightseeing with admission to 360 Chicago (John Hancock Observatory). Get oriented to the Windy City on a coach tour that takes you along a scenic route on Lake Shore Drive, and past North Side and South Side highlights including Museum Campus, Lincoln Park, Washington Park, Grant Park and Wrigley Field. Finish on the 94th floor of the Hancock Center, one of Chicago's tallest landmarks, for panoramic views of the Magnificent Mile from the open-air observation deck.
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