Chicago's First Lady Cruise

Best of the City walking tour

From cast iron-fronted buildings to the grandly disastrous post-modern Portland Building, much of Portland, Oregon’s history can be told through the buildings and street layouts; most importantly, the prioritization of parks throughout the city center. How did the city’s early urban planners decide on their layouts? How do modern designers look at the past and plan for the future? Who are the people these streets are named for? What’s with all the roses? It’s not a dry history: full of back-room deals, early deaths and greed; and then there were the hippies! We’ll also discuss the modern rise of radical activists in Portland and how that is intimately connected to the city’s history going back more than a century. Two hours, two miles

Stories from the Freedom Trail

There’s so much more to Boston’s Freedom Trail than just the famous locations highlighted in every brochure and guidebook. Join a local guide to hear the tales and learn about the people that made Boston one of the most important cities in American history! From the perspective of the Bostonians behind the infamous Boston Tea Party to the story of James Otis and his immortal line “No taxation without representation” at Faneuil Hall, you’ll be amazed at what your school history books didn’t tell you. Hear about how an unknown artist influenced the story of the Boston Massacre and discover which of our Founding Fathers attended the very first public school in the country. Your guide will fill you in on accounts of daily life for Revolution-era Bostonians, and what conditions were like for the British soldiers camping on Boston Common. Even enjoy a surprise local treat, so you’ll have plenty of energy to enjoy your time with us as we take you on a journey through the stories of the Freedom Trail!

Statue of Liberty Express Tour

Take advantage of reserved-time ferry tickets so you avoid the crowds and save time. Learn how Lady Liberty has changed over the decades. Explore the Liberty Island grounds with your guide for beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to see “flames” from the statue’s torch, part of its structure, and more. Pick up practical tips from your guide on how to make the most of your time in NYC. Get access to Ellis Island, home to the Museum of Immigration, if you want to extend your trip.