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Chicago Academic Travel Services presents... performance tour experiences to The Windy City. Containing many world class museums, Chicago is one of the premier educational destinations in the Midwest. Your group will experience the rich history of the city from politics to gangsters, as well as the historical landmarks and world renowned architecture of this diverse city. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Museum of Science & Industry Experience one of the world’s greatest museums. It contains exhibits of applied sciences, engineering and industry in 75 major exhibition halls spanning 15 acres. Among the collections are aviation exhibits; a virtual reality and computerized imaging exhibit; a German U-505 submarine; and working replica of a coal mine... See what your body really looks like. The Body Slices exhibit shows slices of a body to illustrate “exactly what is where.” Also, included in your trip price is an admission to the Henry Crown Space Center and OMNIMAX theater. Field Museum Established in 1893, the world’s foremost museum of natural history houses more than 9 acres of exhibits consisting of world renowned collections of more than 19 million artifacts and specimens. See the fossils and exhibits of life-sized dinosaurs, witness what life was like for Native Americans and experience the Inside Ancient Egypt exhibit. Shedd Aquarium The Shedd Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world; with 8,000 freshwater and marine animals. The Oceanarium is the largest indoor mammal marine pavilion in the world and contains whales, dolphins, and sea otters. Watch as divers hand-feed fish in the 90,000 gallon coral reef exhibit, then enjoy the dolphin show at the Oceanarium. 3 Days / 2 Nights $339 + transportation costs ± Two nights t h hotel t l accommodations d ti (4 per room) ± Meals: one breakfast and one dinner per hotel night ± Complete sight-seeing including: the Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry (with OMNIMax), Sky Deck, Watertower Place, Michigan Avenue, the Navy Pier and more! ± Evening cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan* ± Optional: Admission into Six-Flags Great America theme park* ± One professional Tour Director assigned to your group alone ± Consumer Protection Plan ± Liability Insurance Coverage ± Errors & Omissions Insurance Policy ± All admissions, taxes and gratuities ± Public performance by your group in the greater Chicago area ± One totally free teacher/chaperone for every 20 paying participants (2 per room) ± Festival performances available at additional cost on selected weekends: see back cover Regional Special 2 Days/1 Night $199 plus transportation *These attractions are seasonal and may not be available. Sky Deck At 1,701 feet high, the Willis Tower is the tallest building in the United States. Built in 1973, the building contains enough concrete to build an eight lane highway five miles long. Experience “The Ledge”. At 1,353 feet up, The Ledge’s glass boxes extend 4.3 feet from the Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing unobstructed views of Chicago...straight down! The museum-quality interactive educational exhibits highlight Chicago sports, architecture, history, food, music and people. New multimedia elevator rides give visitors one of the fastest in the world, while referencing points of interest that match the ascending height. Evening Cruise From mid-April to mid-October you can enhance your Chicago experience with a 90 minute evening cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. An experienced narrator will explain Chicago’s rich history and point out interesting landmarks and architecture. Six Flags Great America* Located about 45-minutes north of Chicago, Six Flags Great America offers a full day of fun and excitement. The park offers over 100 rides, shows and attractions including eight exhilarating roller coasters and four super-soaking water rides. Be careful when planning because the park is open weekends only from late April till late May and then every day till the end of August. y BROADWAY SHOW Blue Man Group Other show dates available soon! The Windy City Sample Itinerary DAY 1 Morning arrival into Chicago Breakfast on own, en route Shedd Aquarium Field Museum of Natural History SkyDeck Chicago Dinner Provided Hotel check-in DAY 2 Breakfast Museum of Science and Industry (includes OMNIMAX) Lunch here on own Shopping/browsing at Michigan Ave./ Watertower Place Dinner Provided Evening cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan* DAY 3 Breakfast at hotel; hotel check-out City Tour of Chicago Visit Lincoln Park Zoo Visit Six-Flags Great America Theme Park (Available for $30 additional)* Dinner on own Depart for home this evening This itinerary is only a sample and may be modified to suit your group’s unique desires Customize Your Package The packages listed in this brochure are standard packages. Let us customize a package to fit the personality of your group. Let us know what interests you and your group have so we can better serve you. Call A.T.S. Toll Free 1-800-523-4293 Office Hours: 8 am – 6 pm (E.S.T) 16


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