The Gage: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Unlock the architectural wonders of Chicago with the purchase of this insightful audio tour, which includes a ticket to The Art Institute of Chicago. Designed for art buffs and enthusiasts of urban design, this route takes participants on an enlightening circuit through towering achievements in cityscape artistry and historic cultural venues. The journey begins with the Beaux-Arts elegance of The Art Institute of Chicago and then weaves its way toward the diverse styles of The Gage Group buildings. Commence at The Art Institute and proceed to marvel at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's storied home, Symphony Center. The tour moves on, taking you past the intricate facades of the Fine Arts Building and into the radiant embrace of the Chicago Cultural Center's stained glass domes. Along the way, explore the auditory brilliance of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion from afar, admire The Rookery's masonry, and stand before the towering Art Deco silhouette of the Chicago Board of Trade Building. Your steps will echo through the epochs of the Monadnock Building and culminate in the majestic Auditorium Building of Roosevelt University. The path you'll tread on this self-guided escapade is lined with visual and historic opulence. Although an inside audio guide of The Art Institute of Chicago isn't included, the sights and narratives encountered throughout Chicago's streets promise to create a tapestry of memories enriched by the grandeur of architectural mastery.