Three Chicago Carriage Rides that Give You a Tour of the City

Carriage rides through Chicago offers a visitor or tourist a nostalgic glimpse of the area. Not only will you see historic building and local "hot" spots, you will also get a glimpse of the people who make Chicago such a popular city. It's a fun and unique way to view the area. Below are three popular carriage ride services. They offer comfortable, horse drawn carriage tours throughout certain neighborhoods of Chicago along with supplements to add romance to your ride.

CHICAGO HORSE & CARRIAGE LTD.

Chicago Horse & Carriage LTD offers customized carriage tours. Prior to your service, you get to pick which neighborhood(s) you want to see. The basic groups of neighborhoods they offer carriage tours through are Buckingham Fountain, Innercity, Lake, Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and State Street. However, you can ask for ones not on this list. Their carriages are horse drawn and include supplements (if requested and paid for) such as roses, blankets, stuffed horses and disposable cameras.

Carriage Tour Details
Pick up: NW Corner of Pearson St & Michigan Ave (Chicago)
Phone: (312) 953-9530
E-mail: Info@Chicagocarriage.com
Fees: About $40 per 30-minute ride/Call for firm figures
Call For Hours (Seasonal)

ANTIQUE COACH & CARRIAGE

Antique Coach & Carriage Company has been giving carriage tours for almost 20 years. Their carriages are horse drawn and include a ride in the most "picturesque" areas of Chicago. You can call for an appointment or just go to their "pick up" location. This company also offers other services such as breeding of horses on their ranch and carriage rides for weddings and funerals.

Carriage Tour Details
Pick up: Michigan Ave & Huron (Chicago)
Phone: (312) 787-1349
E-mail: antique coach@earthlink.net
Fees: About $40 per 30-minute ride/Call for firm figures
Call For Hours (Seasonal)

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