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For over 80 years, Wendella has been Chicago's top provider of tours and cruises on the River and Lake Michigan. Their tours offer the perfect blend of nostalgia for the city's rich history and modern experiences, making it an enjoyable day on the water for visitors and locals alike. As the original architecture tour in Chicago, Wendella offers a variety of narrated tours that focus on the city's architectural heritage and history. Their knowledgeable tour guides provide detailed accounts of the 130-year-long history behind the iconic skyline, while the staff ensures that you are comfortable and entertained throughout the journey. This tour takes you through the city's heart on all three branches of the Chicago River, providing an up-close look at the iconic buildings and structures that define the city.

The Escape Game Chicago is different from your typical escape room. Unlike small and cramped escape rooms, The Escape Game Chicago offers more extensive and more immersive games that span across multiple rooms. Each room has its unique theme with a set of intriguing puzzles to solve. The games are designed to be enjoyable for the whole family, and you can ask for as many hints as needed to help you solve the puzzles. The Escape Game Chicago's experiences are crafted by experts from various fields, including architects, carpenters, scenic artists, tech experts, and storytellers. They work together to ensure every detail is perfect, aiming to design and deliver epic interactive experiences for every guest. The Escape Game Chicago takes pride in creating surprisingly immersive, story-driven, multi-room adventures that can be enjoyed by everyone, from your best friend to your grandma to your 13-year-old niece.

Prepare to kick off America's holiday season in style at The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. This mile-long festival has attracted over a million visitors daily for more than 32 years now. The festival's nighttime parade on Michigan Avenue is the largest in the United States, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from The Walt Disney World Resort leading the way. The event boasts an impressive lineup of fantastic floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, celebrities, musical performances, Santa Claus, fireworks, and more. The parade illuminates over a million lights on 200+ trees along The Avenue, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight.