All the audio clips are narrated by professionals and include commentary by local subject matter experts such as Tim Samuelson (Chicago Historian), Ed Uhlir (Millennium Park planning expert), and Buddy Guy (Blues legend).
I have yet to find a central website for all these tours, so in I'm in the process of building my own, starting with this list. Stay tuned. I'm sure I'll find more as my research continues!
Source: Chicago Loop Alliance
All three of these tours are in Chicago's “Loop”/Downtown area, and they are the easiest to combine since they cover the same basic area.
1 Public Art Tour
http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com/loopthe loop/artloop/
http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com/loopthe loop/artloop/
17 stops; approximately 2 miles.
2 Landmarks Tour
http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com/loopthe loop/landmarkloop/
http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com/loopthe loop/landmarkloop/
23 stops; approximately 2 miles.
3 Theater Tour
http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com/loopthe loop/theaterloop/
http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com/loopthe loop/theaterloop/
10 stops; approximately 2 miles.
Source: Enjoy Illinois “Onscreen Ilinois”
This is a FABULOUS site for movies made in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois. The Chicago film tour is narrated by Bill Kurtis (famous newscaster, and narrator of TV and Cable documentary shows). Site includes info and photos scattered throughout the state (Peoria, Galesburg, Galena).
Chicago Film Tour
http://www.enjoyillinois.com/movies/home.a spx
http://www.enjoyillinois.com/movies/home.a spx
15 stops; about 10 miles between Uptown (North) and Bridgeport (South).
Source: Explore Chicago (www.downloadchicagotours.com)
These tours are available from the Explore Chicago website.
1 Millennium Park Tour
Gives you the “backstory” and history of this jewel on Michigan Avenue, and its infamous icons.
http://www.antennaaudio.com/millenniumpark.shtml
http://www.antennaaudio.com/millenniumpark.shtml
Full review at: http://www.streetadvisor.com/illinois/forums/explore-chicago-audio-tours-millennium-park
2 Chicago Blues History Tour
Best to take this tour virtually or with a knowledgeable tour guide as the locations are in a “dicey” neighborhood. Narrated by blues legend, Buddy Guy himself!
http://64.78.16.63/citytours/chicago/blues.html
http://64.78.16.63/citytours/chicago/blues.html
Full review at: http://www.streetadvisor.com/illinois/forums/explore-chicago-audio-tours-history-of-chicago-blues
Yes, there is even a tour designed for the young (and the young at heart)! Narrated by a “tween”, this was a fun tour even for this “pre-senior”. The website also has 8 interactive, low-tech, Chicago-centric games.
http://www.chicagoforkids.org/ChicagoKids/
Full review at: http://www.streetadvisor.com/illinois/forums/explore-chicago-audio-tours-chicago-for-kids
Source: Macy's/Marshall Field's
An inside and outside tour of this iconic State Street landmark. So much more than a retail store!
http://www.visitmacyschicago.com/tours.cfm
Full review at: http://www.streetadvisor.com/illinois/forums/macysmarshall-fields-virtualaudio-tour2
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