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Chicago School Tour Sample Itinerary
City of Chicago School Trip Day 1
Tour director-led sightseeing of Chicago
Get a brief orientation of the city with your tour director this afternoon. Stroll along the Magnificent mile, a browsers paradise of boutiques and department stores. From Oak street beach, you’ll have a beautiful view of lake Michigan. Thoughtful city planners who faced the challenge of redevelopment after the great fire preserved all 27 miles of Chicago’s shoreline public property.
Sears Tower Observatory
At night, ascend the sears tower to its 103rd-story observatory and view the city’s sparkling lights from a height of 1,353 feet.
Sightseeing Class Trip Day 2
Guided sightseeing of Chicago
A guided tour showcases Chicago’s highlights, including La Salle street, the financial center, Lincoln park conservatory, the university of Chicago and frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House.
Lincoln park zoo
In the afternoon, visit the zoo, which was begun in 1868 with a pair of swans donated by new york’s central park. Today, the zoo is particularly noted for its great ape house—the 24 gorillas are considered the finest collection in the world. The zoo also includes koalas, monitor lizards, Galapagos turtles, naked mole rats, fruit bats and various spiders.
Shedd Aquarium
One of chicago’s premier attractions, the Shedd Aquarium is also home to the oceanarium the largest indoor marine mammal pavilion in the world.
Optional theater performance
Take in a theater performance this evening and enjoy the lively arts scene of Chicago.
Museum School Trip Day 3
Museum of science and industry
The 75 exhibition halls of this museum are dedicated to the hands-on exploration of industrial technology, computers and engineering.
Free time at the navy pier
During your free time at the navy pier you might visit the shops, dine in the eateries, take a ride on the enormous ferris wheel, walk through a crystal garden complete with tropical vegetation, learn about the second city’s architectural history on a Chicago river cruise or catch an Omnimax movie. The possibilities are limitless!
Optional Medieval dinner
Experience the adventure and romance of the middle ages when you opt to attend a medieval dinner and tournament. With the kind and queen presiding, brave knights will battle each other with lances, maces, swords, alabardas and bolas—all for the affections of a fair maiden.
Art Institute Field Trip Day 4
Art institute of Chicago
Hailed for its extensive collection, Chicago’s art institute is a must-see for both art lovers and the casual art observer. Don’t miss Georges Seurat’s priceless Sunday afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte, the pointillist painting that always attracts a crowd.
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