Tall Ship Windy
- Neighborhood: Streeterville
- 600 E. Grand Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-595-5555
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The Windy is the first four-masted schooner built since 1921, and the first to sail on the Great Lakes since the 1940s, when sail finally went out of style. "We're unique, and Chicago's unique for having this," says the ship's captain, Bob Marthai. "This is probably one of the most exciting, yet relaxing events on the water." On the Windy, passengers are more than cargo -- they're part of the crew, invited to help raise the sails and sometimes hold the wheel. "Every sail is patron-participating, and you get a feel for the last days of sail," Marthai says. The Windy also schedules educational sails for children and is available for parties and corporate affairs. Sails from late May to mid-October.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand and Lake Shore.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 29-State, 56-Milwaukee, 65-Grand, 66-Chicago, 120-North Western/Wacker.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- Vary
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- $25 per person; $15 for children under 12 and seniors over 65
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Boating
Features
- Food:
- Refreshments on board.
- Nearby Attractions:
- Tour
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise and Scenic View. T-shirts
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
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"Biggest gyp in the city...."
By Tom Cappello from Elk Grove Village, il, July 13, 2006
Biggest gyp in the city. If the wind is not strong enough, they let you sit and float in the water. They do not activate the engines until it is ti...
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