Navy Pier today is one of the state’s most popular attractions, but this is only its most recent incarnation. This iconic infrastructure has had three other, different lives since its birth in 1916, and remnants of them all are hiding in plain sight. This tour is filled with interesting history, beautiful architecture, and incredible views of Chicago’s skyline. As a special bonus on this tour, we will be able to go inside the gorgeous Grand Ballroom as it is setup for the annual Hospitality & Tourism Summit!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling along Navy Pier. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore fascinating Navy Pier!

Phoenix, Arizona's Desert Botanical Garden is a gorgeous, 140-acre park filled with interesting plants that have adapted in fascinating ways to the climate. Integrated into the desert landscape are also many colorful and interesting sculptures. This tour will also feature the garden’s “Majestic Mariposas” exhibition where we will see more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies. There really isn't anything like the Desert Botanical Garden in the country!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through the Desert Botanical Garden. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore the amazing Desert Botanical Garden!

Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition 1962, and it definitely offers an interesting perspective of the city! The dye will already have been dropped in the river before our tour, but it should still be radiating bright green as we stroll along the Riverwalk, one of the city’s newest attractions. This tour focuses on the evolution of the Chicago River and amazing architectural vistas, especially in contrast to the neon green waterway!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling along the Chicago Riverwalk. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore the seasonally festive Chicago River!

Whenever I travel, I always want to discover what makes these destinations special and learn why these cities look the way they do. Finding buildings, landmarks, and features showcasing an area's rich history and unique characteristics is always exciting for me. Through the Tours With Mike Travels series, I will share what I love about the places I explore.

Puerto Vallarta is a wonderful, coastal city drawing travelers worldwide. It has evolved over the centuries from its indigenous roots, Spanish colonization, Mexican independence, and resort mecca eras. It is filled with rich culture, beautiful architecture, stunning beaches, and delicious food. On this tour, I will share my favorite things I've discovered in Puerto Vallarta.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through Puerto Vallarta. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Puerto Vallarta!

Chicago has at least 77 neighborhoods (it depends on who you ask), each with its own histories, evolutions, landmarks, and unique characteristics. The "Chicago's Neighborhoods" series reveals these stories and highlights the diversity of this wonderful city.

Chinatown is one of Chicago's most popular destinations between its fantastic restaurants and interesting shops. It also has a fascinating history, great architecture, and beautiful attractions, including Chinatown Square, Ping Tom Memorial Park, and one of the few Nine Dragon Walls outside of China. With the Lunar New Year happening around this time, it is the perfect occasion to explore this neighborhood!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through Chinatown. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Chicago’s amazing neighborhoods!

Chicago is the architectural capital of the United States. It was the birthplace of the skyscraper, led so many architectural movements, and is home to so many masterpieces. "Chicago Architecture 101" is a six-part series of 45-minute tours chronologically profiling the major architectural styles found downtown, describing their influences and characteristics, and showcasing wonderful examples. All these styles build off each other and the stories are inter-connected, so I hope you can see all six parts in the series. With all the tours in this series taking place after sunset, you'll get fantastic night-time views of the architecture and surrounding skyline.

"Contemporary Style" is the sixth part of the six-part "Chicago Architecture 101" series. The 21st century has produced a lot of new developments across Chicago, and the highest-profile projects look very different from anything in the city’s history. There are, however, several trends in common between them echoing global architectural themes. Learn all about the newest icons from Renzo Piano, Frank Gehry, and Jeanne Gang.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Chicago’s amazing architecture!

Chicago is the architectural capital of the United States. It was the birthplace of the skyscraper, led so many architectural movements, and is home to so many masterpieces. "Chicago Architecture 101" is a six-part series of 45-minute tours chronologically profiling the major architectural styles found downtown, describing their influences and characteristics, and showcasing wonderful examples. All these styles build off each other and the stories are inter-connected, so I hope you can see all six parts in the series. With all the tours in this series taking place after sunset, you'll get fantastic night-time views of the architecture and surrounding skyline.

"Brutalism & Postmodernism" is the fifth part of the six-part "Chicago Architecture 101" series. Mid-Century Modernism dominated high-rise construction in Chicago from the 1950s through the 1980s. These designs championed a “less is more” philosophy, but dissenters said, “less is a bore.” Two styles emerged reacting to Modernism in very different ways: Brutalism and Postmodernism.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Chicago’s amazing architecture!

Chicago is the architectural capital of the United States. It was the birthplace of the skyscraper, led so many architectural movements, and is home to so many masterpieces. "Chicago Architecture 101" is a six-part series of 45-minute tours chronologically profiling the major architectural styles found downtown, describing their influences and characteristics, and showcasing wonderful examples. All these styles build off each other and the stories are inter-connected, so I hope you can see all six parts in the series. With all the tours in this series taking place after sunset, you'll get fantastic night-time views of the architecture and surrounding skyline.

"Mid-Century Modernism" is the fourth part of the six-part "Chicago Architecture 101" series. Between the Great Depression, World War II, and reconstruction, more than 20 years passed without a new skyscraper in Chicago. By the mid-1950s, the city was ready to add new towers, but a new style was needed to represent a more somber country as it looked to the future. Minimalist towers that were both simple and revolutionary emerged as Chicago became the Mid-Century Modern capital of the United States.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Chicago’s amazing architecture!

Chicago is the architectural capital of the United States. It was the birthplace of the skyscraper, led so many architectural movements, and is home to so many masterpieces. "Chicago Architecture 101" is a six-part series of 45-minute tours chronologically profiling the major architectural styles found downtown, describing their influences and characteristics, and showcasing wonderful examples. All these styles build off each other and the stories are inter-connected, so I hope you can see all six parts in the series. With all the tours in this series taking place after sunset, you'll get fantastic night-time views of the architecture and surrounding skyline.

"Art Deco" is the third part of the six-part "Chicago Architecture 101" series. The Roaring 20s had a booming economy, and through more widespread usage of the automobile, an ability to travel that had never before existed. A new style of architecture was needed to celebrate this prosperous era, and that happened with exuberant Art Deco.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Chicago’s amazing architecture!

Chicago is the architectural capital of the United States. It was the birthplace of the skyscraper, led so many architectural movements, and is home to so many masterpieces. "Chicago Architecture 101" is a six-part series of 45-minute tours chronologically profiling the major architectural styles found downtown, describing their influences and characteristics, and showcasing wonderful examples. All these styles build off each other and the stories are inter-connected, so I hope you can see all six parts in the series. With all the tours in this series taking place after sunset, you'll get fantastic night-time views of the architecture and surrounding skyline.

"Classical Revival" is the second part of the six-part "Chicago Architecture 101" series. In 1893, Chicago hosted a big event: the World’s Columbian Exposition. The Court of Honor at this World’s Fair was designed in a classical revival style inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. The Fair was an epic success with more than 27 million visitors and had ripple effects across the country afterward, including renewed interest in classical architecture.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Chicago’s amazing architecture!

Chicago is the architectural capital of the United States. It was the birthplace of the skyscraper, led so many architectural movements, and is home to so many masterpieces. "Chicago Architecture 101" is a six-part series of 45-minute tours chronologically profiling the major architectural styles found downtown, describing their influences and characteristics, and showcasing wonderful examples. All these styles build off each other and the stories are inter-connected, so I hope you can see all six parts in the series. With all the tours in this series taking place after sunset, you'll get fantastic night-time views of the architecture and surrounding skyline.

"Commercial Style" is the first part of the six-part "Chicago Architecture 101" series. When skyscrapers began appearing in Chicago in the 1880s, the tallest buildings ever seen in the history of world civilization emerged. This was a tremendous opportunity for architects, but it also posed a challenge: how do you organize the exterior facade for tall buildings? Along came a new style of design… the Chicago Commercial Style.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. The recording will be available on the Tours With Mike Facebook page for the following 48 hours in case you would like to check it out again or if you know anyone who would like to see it. I hope to see you as we explore Chicago’s amazing architecture!

Chicago’s winters are chilly, but you can discover how the city celebrates Christmas from the warmth of your own home! Join Mike for the “Christmas in Chicago” series as he strolls around the city after sunset to share beautiful holiday lights and fun stories! On the “Riverwalk Lights & Holiday Art on theMart” tour, you’ll discover gorgeous architecture lit up at night with Christmas lighting. Additionally you’ll see a special holiday presentation projected on the world’s largest digital canvas.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling along the riverwalk. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Chicago's winters are chilly, but you can discover how the city celebrates Christmas from the warmth of your own home! Join Mike for the "Christmas in Chicago" series as he strolls around the city after sunset to share the beautiful holiday lights and many fun stories. On the "Christkindlmarket & More Downtown Traditions" tour, you will experience Chicago's German-inspired holiday market, the iconic Marshall Field Building Christmas window displays, the city's official Christmas tree, and so much more!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

The Nickerson House, the Marble Palace, and now the Driehaus Museum... these are some of the names of this extraordinary, 1883 building exemplifying Gilded Age opulence. Philanthropist Richard Driehaus led the meticulous, five-year restoration of this one-of-a-kind landmark, and now it is a truly special museum open to all. The decor is filled with beautiful pieces original to the mansion along with stunning artwork from Richard Driehaus's collection, including many designed by the legendary Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is especially gorgeous this time of year as it is filled with holiday decor!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through the Driehaus Museum. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Chicago's winters are chilly, but you can discover how the city celebrates Christmas from the warmth of your own home! Join Mike for the "Christmas in Chicago" series as he strolls around the city after sunset to share the beautiful holiday lights and fun stories. On the "Holiday ZooLights" tour, we will stroll through the Lincoln Park Zoo to see the fantastic Christmas lights and see some animals playing around!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through the Lincoln Park Zoo. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Chicago's winters are chilly, but you can discover how the city celebrates Christmas from the warmth of your own home! Join Mike for the "Christmas in Chicago" series as he strolls around the city after sunset to share the beautiful holiday lights and fun stories. On the "Magnificent Mile Christmas Lights" tour, we will stroll down the Midwest's premier retail corridor showcasing the wonderful Christmas decor and architectural landmarks stunningly lit up at night!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling along the Magnificent Mile. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Marshall Field's on Chicago's State Street not only revolutionized how people shop around the country, it also shaped how we all celebrate Christmas! Once the largest department store building in the world, Macy's on State continues the holiday traditions in this landmark first established by Marshall Field's. On this tour, you'll discover this year's State Street holiday windows, festive anamatronics from the past, the Walnut Room's famed Christmas tree, and so much more. I hope you can join!

P.S. As a bonus, you'll also see the largest unbroken creation from Louis Comfort Tiffany in the world, and it is GORGEOUS!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through the Marshall Field Building. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Chicago's winters are chilly, but you can discover how the city celebrates Christmas from the warmth of your own home! On this virtual tour, we will ride the Chicago Transit Authority's annual holiday train! I've only been on it once before, and you can probably tell in the picture above that I was beaming with happiness! You'll see festive features on this special train, discover its history, learn about the evolution of Chicago's "L" trains, and get interesting views as we travel around the city.

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together riding the holiday train. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

There is no other building like The Plant! The structure was completed around a century ago as a meatpacking facility in the Union Stockyards, then the world's largest food producer. The building has since transformed into The Plant, a fascinating space incubating sustainable food innovators operating in a collaborative way. The Plant also houses the Packingtown Museum recognizing the neighborhood's extraordinary past and a lot of wonderful art. It's an amazing building to explore, because everything is interconnected!

All of this and so much more is featured on this upcoming Tours With Mike virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, you can engage with everyone else on the tour and your questions will be answered as we're together strolling through The Plant. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Hector Guimard is best-known for his designs for the Paris Métro, which are so emblematic of the French Art Nouveau style that it was sometimes referred to as “le style Métro.” Representing a radical break from the classical and revival styles of the nineteenth century, Art Nouveau embraced natural forms while integrating architecture with the decorative and fine arts. “Hector Guimard: Art Nouveau to Modernism” explores Guimard’s commitment to sharing beautiful, sensuous, accessible designs for both civic architecture and everyday objects with a wide audience, as well as Guimard’s modern entrepreneurial approach to promoting his work through Le Style Guimard branding and his use of mass-production technologies. The show also explores the critical role played by his wife and collaborator Adeline Oppenheim Guimard, presenting new scholarship that underscores her critical role as her husband’s creative partner during his lifetime and ardent steward of his legacy.

To provide access to “Hector Guimard: Art Nouveau to Modernism” while the Driehaus Museum’s elevator is out of commission during the Murphy Auditorium renovations, we’re offering live-streamed, virtual tours of the exhibition on October 3 and 24. The event is free, but registration is still required at least 24 hours in advance so you can receive the Zoom link. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during this interactive experience.

This virtual tour is a partnership with Tours With Mike who makes architecture, design, and history fun and interesting through his in-person and virtual experiences. Mike was a volunteer docent with the Chicago Architecture Center for 15 years, and he also has a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in real estate, urban planning, and finance.

Hector Guimard is best-known for his designs for the Paris Métro, which are so emblematic of the French Art Nouveau style that it was sometimes referred to as “le style Métro.” Representing a radical break from the classical and revival styles of the nineteenth century, Art Nouveau embraced natural forms while integrating architecture with the decorative and fine arts. “Hector Guimard: Art Nouveau to Modernism” explores Guimard’s commitment to sharing beautiful, sensuous, accessible designs for both civic architecture and everyday objects with a wide audience, as well as Guimard’s modern entrepreneurial approach to promoting his work through Le Style Guimard branding and his use of mass-production technologies. The show also explores the critical role played by his wife and collaborator Adeline Oppenheim Guimard, presenting new scholarship that underscores her critical role as her husband’s creative partner during his lifetime and ardent steward of his legacy.

To provide access to “Hector Guimard: Art Nouveau to Modernism” while the Driehaus Museum’s elevator is out of commission during the Murphy Auditorium renovations, we’re offering live-streamed, virtual tours of the exhibition on October 3 and 24. The event is free, but registration is still required at least 24 hours in advance so you can receive the Zoom link. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during this interactive experience.

This virtual tour is a partnership with Tours With Mike who makes architecture, design, and history fun and interesting through his in-person and virtual experiences. Mike was a volunteer docent with the Chicago Architecture Center for 15 years, and he also has a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in real estate, urban planning, and finance.

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art is a Chicago treasure spotlighting artists who are self-taught or part of marginalized communities. Currently on display are wonderful sculptures, photographs, paintings, and more from artists including Ted Degener, Purvis Young, L.V. Hull, Leonard Knight, Dr. Charles Smith, and more. Also featured on this tour is a HUGE renovation the museum will soon undertake, and you can get a special preview of what it will look like!

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling through Intuit. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Navy Pier today is one of the state’s most popular attractions, but this is only its most recent incarnation. This iconic infrastructure has had three other very different lives since it’s birth in 1916, and remnants of them all are hiding in plain sight. The first 45 minutes of this tour is filled with interesting history and beautiful architecture. The experience closes with a fireworks show that looks amazing off Chicago's skyline!

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling through GenCon. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

The massive Merchandise Mart (today known as theMart) is the "Queen of the Chicago River" and one of the largest buildings in the United States in terms of square footage. The enormous, 2.5-acre facade along the river is the world's largest digital canvass for artists to use in a rotating mix of projected creations that also include musical accompaniments. Currently "Chicago Black Dance Legacy" and "Gensler: Building Light" are the Art on theMart featured installations. During this live-streamed experience, I will provide additional details on these artists and share stories about theMart, a magnificent, Art Deco masterpiece.

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together watching Art on theMart. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Founded in 1967, GenCon’s annual event in Indianapolis has grown into the country’s largest gaming convention. It has a massive exhibition hall, celebrity guests, cosplayers in amazing costumes, artists, and thousands of events celebrating all kinds of gaming, like board games, card games, and tabletop role-playing games. I’ve been going to GenCon with my friends for around 20 years, and I look forward to sharing my favorite weekend of the year with you!

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling through GenCon. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Check out the second half of my Downtown LGBTQ Stories walking tour as we unearth hidden histories, including the country’s first Gay Liberation March, the Chicagoan Alfred Kinsey called the “Doctor Prometheus” of human sexuality, and the openly gay man George Washington hired to win the Revolutionary War.

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Live-stream the first half of my Downtown LGBTQ Stories walking tour as we focus on several nationally influential icons, including Jane Addams, Margaret Anderson, Jane Heap, Albert Cashier, Louis Sullivan, and many others.

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling through downtown Chicago. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Museum Campus consists of four, major destinations: the Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Soldier Field. They are all architecturally interesting and rich in stories. The space between these institutions is a beautifully landscaped park that also offers great public art and wonderful vistas of Chicago's skyline and lakefront. There is so much to discover on this tour!

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling through Museum Campus. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Navy Pier today is one of the state’s most popular attractions, but this is only its most recent incarnation. This iconic infrastructure has had three other, different lives since its birth in 1916, and remnants of them all are hiding in plain sight. This tour is filled with interesting history, beautiful architecture, and incredible views of Chicago’s skyline.

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling along Navy Pier. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!

Between all of Chicago’s zoos, aquariums, and museums, the celebrated Lincoln Park Zoo has the highest attendance. Founded in 1868, it is the only zoo in the country that has remained free since its inception. Join on this tour to discover some innovative design, learn about wonderful history, and of course, see the animals! There are THREE new lion cubs (Pesho, Sidai, and Lomelok), and I'm hoping we'll see them playing around! 🦁🦁🦁

All of this and so much more will be featured on this upcoming virtual tour on Facebook Live. Throughout this interactive experience, I will be reacting to your comments and answering your questions as we're together strolling through Lincoln Park Zoo. There is no charge for the live-streamed tour, but tips are appreciated and you can see the variety of ways to send them here.

Register for this virtual event for free here and then log into Facebook at the start time to watch the live-stream. Make sure you follow Tours With Mike on Facebook to stay informed of all future virtual tours. I hope to see you on this one!