Chicago 3 Days / 2 Nights $339 + transportation costs ± Two nights hotel accommodations (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 ± One totally free teacher/chaperone for every 10 paying participants (2 per room) Regional Special 2 Days/1 Night $225 plus transportation The Windy City Sample Itinerary This itinerary is only a sample and may be modified to suit your group’s unique desires Academic Travel Services presents... educational 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 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. 16 *These attractions are seasonal and may not be available. 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 Provided 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 Dinner on own Depart for home this evening Call A.T.S. Toll Free 1-800-523-4293 Office Hours: 8 am – 6 pm (E.S.T) of this diverse city. 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. OPTIONAL ATTRACTIONS 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. Medieval Times Dinner & Show Imagine stepping back 1000 years in time, as you feast on a hearty 4-course banquet served medieval style. You’ll gaze in awe as fearless knights on horseback compete in daring tournament games of skill and accuracy. When challenges are issued on the field of valor, you’ll cheer your Knight to victory! Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Enhance your trip to Chicago with an exciting evening at the ballgame. Chicago is home to two major league baseball teams: the White Sox at Comiskey Park and the Cubs at Wrigley Field. You can add an enjoyable night at the game to your trip (as available) for a small additional expense. Contact your A.T.S. representative for the latest prices and schedules. Thrilling BroadwayShows! Ask for details.
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