Did You Know?
The gleaming white terra-cotta facade of the Wrigley Building was a tribute to the buildings of “The White City” of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition. The facade features six increasingly brighter shades of white as it rises to the sky. This gives the illusion of a uniform whiteness from bottom to top.
Tour guide Michael Corcoran presents Chicago in the palm of your hand! Michael weaves stories of the city's architecture, art treasures, and movie locations together with a history of its colorful past to provide a unique spin on this modern metropolis.
Michael is certified by and a member of the Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association. LGBT friendly.
Welcome to Brainsnack Tours!
Whether your group, small or large, needs a quick tour, in-depth information on Chicago's great buildings, or a guided glimpse of the Art Institute of Chicago, Michael Corcoran, CTG, can design a tour just for you.
Browse through our site to see the very best Chicago and Brainsnack Tours has to offer!
- Michael's book, Hollywood on Lake Michigan, 2nd edition, will be available through Chicago Review Press in June 2013.
- Read more about Michael and Brainsnack Tours;
- Contact us for tour options, dates, and services;
- Visit some Chicago attractions on our links pages; and
- Have a Chicago "brain snack"—info and photos about specific Chicago places and history (including our extensive Pictorial Chicago gallery).