Brewery:
See the brewing process and sample six award-winning ales and lagers. Includes a souvenir glass; open end. 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sun.; $7, reservations recommended. Goose Island Brewpub, 1800 N. Clybourn Ave.; 312-915-0071
Chicago Architecture Foundation:
Many tours at various times and prices including Devil in the White City,
Downtown Deco,
Farnsworth House Plus by Bus,
Historic Downtown North — Treasures,
Historic Downtown South — Rise of the Skyscraper,
Modern Skyscrapers,
Tiffany Treasures in Chicago.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-922-3432. River Cruise:
The 90-minute tour highlights more than 50 historic and architecturally significant sites along the Chicago River. See metromix.com for specific daily schedules; through Nov. 21. Sat.-Wed.; $28-$32, tickets: ticketmaster.com/rivercruise. Chicago’s First Lady, 112 E. Wacker Drive; 800-982-2787
Chicago Segway:
Hop aboard a Segway Personal Transporter for a guided, two-hour rolling tour. Includes a training session; open end. 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. daily; $75. Segway Experience of Chicago, 224 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-663-0600
Cultural Center:
Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a tour of this historic building and architectural showplace. Tours limited to the first 20 people. Private tours available by appointment; through Dec. 31. 1:15 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Wed.; free. Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St.; 312-744-6630
Design Detectives family tour:
Search for secrets of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design; open end. 1:30 p.m. Sat.; $15, $12 for children ages 4-17 and seniors, children 3 and under free. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park; 708-848-1976
Half Acre Beer Company:
Learn about the brewing process as you sip samples; open end. 1 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; Free, RSVP required: info@halfacrebeer.com. Half Acre Beer Company, 4257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-248-4038
Lincoln Park Conservatory:
A 30-minute journey through the 1890s glass house and the collections inside; open end. 1 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m., 1 p.m. Sat.; 1 p.m. Sun.; free. Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive; 773-883-7275
River North gallery tours:
A gallery owner or representative leads a tour of four art galleries; open end. 11 a.m. Sat.; free. Starbucks Coffee, 750 N. Franklin St.; 312-649-0064
Robie House historic neighbors walking tour:
Explore the area on a 60-minute self-guided audio walking tour; open end. 11 a.m. Thu.-Mon.; $10. Robie House, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave.; 708-848-1976
Shoreline Sightseeing:
Architecture cruise:
View landmark structures along the Chicago River during this hourlong tour; through May 27. 10:45 a.m. daily; $21-$30; $12-$15 for children ages 12 and under. Skyline lake tour:
Learn about Chicago landmarks and history on this half-hour tour. Boats depart every 30 to 60 minutes until dusk; through May 27. 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; 1 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; $13-$17, $6-$8 for children under age 12. Shoreline Sightseeing Cruises, Ogden Slip Dock (Navy Pier), Illinois Street and Streeter Drive; 312-222-9329
Untouchable:
A two-hour narrated bus ride past famous gangster spots. Actors narrate; open end. 10 a.m., noon Thu.; 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Sun.; 10 a.m., noon Mon.-Wed.; $28, credit card reservations suggested. Untouchable Tours, 600 N. Clark St.; 773-881-1195
Wright 3 tour of the Robie House:
The tour, designed for children 6 and up, is based on the mystery “The Wright 3” by Blue Balliett. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult; open end. 1:30 p.m. Sat.; $12-$15, tickets: gowright.org. Robie House, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave.; 708-848-1976
For complete listings, see metromix.com.
