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TOURS & EXCURSIONS These over-the-top tours reveal Chicago like you've never seen it. REVVING UP: For a few hours, you can get behind the wheel of some of the most head-turning sports cars on the road. Settle into four top-of-the-line vehicles—such as the Maserati GranTurismo, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560, the Porsche 911 S Cabriolet, the Ferrari F430, and the Corvette Stingray—and then take each one for a 10-to-15-mile spin. The route covers both downtown Chicago and the open road, where you can feel the thrill of these luxury vehicles' full power. Take each car alone or with a friend who'll split the driving with you or let you sit back and enjoy the ride. $1,295 for a single driver (or with a nondriver) or $750 each for two people to drive two cars each; Global Exotic Car Rentals, 888-412- 8444; globalexoticcarrentals.com Round Saddle Henley tray, Ralph Lauren Home ($395). 750 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-1655; ralphlaurenhome.com. Sunglasses, Giorgio Armani ($300). LensCrafters, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 312-819-0205; lenscrafters. com. Perspective Cavaliere scarf ($790) and gloves ($1,075), Hermès. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com. Steel Sporting Classic Chronometer, Ralph Lauren Fine Watchmaking ($4,100). SEE ABOVE; ralphlaurenwatches.com FLYING HIGH: A 45-minute private helicopter tour for two takes in Windy City sights like the skyline and Navy Pier fireworks. Or just hover over your own home. $698; Rotor Zen Helicopters, 708-924-9277; rotorzen.com PRIVATE TOUR: After hours, the Art Institute of Chicago locks its doors—and then opens them just for you and a guest. Sumptuous dinner and cocktails are served inside its elegant, Renzo Piano–designed Griffin Court, followed by a private, docent-led tour of the galleries of your choice. $46,700; Art Institute of Chicago, 312-443-3530; artic.edu SHIP SHAPE: The 115-foot yacht Chicago Elite cruises up and down the lake while you and a guest relish the skyline, a plated dinner—and a bar on each of the two decks. Starts at $6,500; 866-391-8439; eliteprivateyachts.com