Don’t Miss this Tour of all of Chicago on the Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
“Hilariously Informative and Just Plain Fun!”
—Still Blonde after all these YEARS! (Blog for Women over 45)
The Chief Blonde cruises the streets of Chicago
Chief Blonde Remarks:
I was giving passes for these Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Reviews: Spending a glorious summer weekend in Chicago could only be surpassed by the riot of fun my traveling companion and I had while cruising around the city on the Chicago Trolley and Double Decker. On the first afternoon, we took the Chicago Trolley and went on a whirlwind tour of the South Side of Chicago, where we saw President Obama’s residence (The Obamas live right down the street from where the Chief Blonde used to live, a mere five blocks away! Of course, my crappy little apartment looked nothing like this Hyde Park mansion!) Then on to the Science and Industry Museum, where we got off to film my 60 second video for the “Roommate in the Museum” application. (More on that later). Back on again, and we weaved up the southside through Bronzeville, past museums, University of Chicago (my alma mater), and so much more. The tour guide, Mike, was so interesting with a fun tidbit about everything. The trolley was easy to see from and comfortable.
The next day we rode the Chicago Double Decker and took the Signature tour. This tour was led by a knowledgeable flirt, Danny. His wisecracking jokes left us smiling and his knowledge of the city left us feeling like we were novice tour guides ourselves. Our favorite tip was when he let us know where the Federal Reserve building is and that we could go on a free tour there and leave with a bag of shredded money ($364 worth!). It was a wonderful Chicago summer day, Lollapalooza was going on, tourists were hoofing it everywhere and we were cruising around on the top of a beautiful cool double Decker tour bus (decorated in Coach ads!) On the Signature tour, we got to see all the famous tall Chicago buildings, the museums, Water tower, Navy pier, Millennium Park–just to name a few. We have so many pictures that I think we filled our memory card!
Really, we cannot recommend this experience enough. It was such an excellent way for a tourist to see and appreciate Chicago sites and architecture quickly and safely. Just not having to navigate the streets was worth it! You can take tours of the West, South, and North side of Chicago AND take the Signature tour which hits all the major sites downtown. The one day Signature Tour is $29 (seniors $24) and the Three Day Explore Chicago Tour is $35 which includes the Signature Tour and the 3 neighborhood tours. Some extra goodies with the three day pass are free Garret’s popcorn, a Hershey bar from the Hershey Store, and a really spiffy Chicago Trolley and Double Decker T-shirt. Women over 45–what more do you need to know? Chocolate, snacks and free clothes! Here’s where you can find out more: Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co.
Or see our feature article here: https://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2010/07/chicago-trolley-double-decker-company-getting-around-chicago-on-the-cheap/
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