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Chicago
The sites we have listed are the places that we most commonly stop at, but we are not in any way limiting you to those stops. Chicago has entirely too much to do and see for us to list it all. If you have other sites in mind, do not hesitate to ask us about them. Please feel free to call us for more information (330) 483-4900. We can also be reached by completing our online request form.
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The visitor’s center at the Chicago Board of Trade is a great place for your students to see the heart of the agricultural and financial world. The visitor’s center was set up solely for the purpose of education. Here you can view “A Window on Futures”, the award winning film of the Chicago Board of Trade, and get a great explanation of the markets. With so much to learn about, the Chicago Board of Trade has become one of the most visited financial institutions in Chicago.
Click here to visit the Chicago Board of Trade website.
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Opened in 1929, the Shedd Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums in the world. Known as “The World’s Aquarium”, it's home to 8,000 aquatic animals. While visiting the museum, your students can experience an entire year of Amazon River seasons in the “Amazon Risings” exhibit. Also, they can learn about the hundreds of species that survive on the waters of a reef in the “Caribbean Reef” exhibit. If you are into the larger mammals, you can observe Beluga whales in the “Oceanarium”.
Click here to visit the Shedd Aquarium website.
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Come see one of the most visited museums in the world, the Museum of Science and Industry. At the museum, your students will be introduced to many concepts of science, encouraged to make scientific observations, develop problem solving skills, experience hands on interactive exhibits, and they will also be introduced to technology to be used as a tool for learning. After a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry, your students will have an entirely new attitude towards learning.
Click here to visit the MSI website.
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Bring your students to the Chicago Federal Reserve and let them learn how the CFR helps serve the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve System. The role of the Federal Reserve System is to support a strong economy and a stable financial system. At the Chicago Federal Reserve, your students can learn how the reserve banks participate in formulating the national monetary policy, supervise and regulate banks and holding companies, provide financial services to banks and the U.S. Government, and more.
Click here to visit the Chicago Federal Reserve website.
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Be sure to stop and see the most breathtaking site in Chicago. On a clear day, the Hancock Observatory offers a beautiful view that carries on for 80 miles and four states. This observatory, located on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center, offers one of the most amazing views you will ever see. From the open-air observatory, you can peer through a telescope to take in all of the beauty. Do not forget your camera so you can take plenty of pictures and take this wonderful view home with you.
Click here to visit the Hancock Observatory website.
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Take advantage of this opportunity to see one of the oldest zoological gardens in the country. Established in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is the nation's most historic zoo and is visited by more than three million people each year. As always, Lincoln Park Zoo prides itself on providing all of this learning and excitement at a very affordable price, free. As a matter of fact, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the last major cultural institutions in the country that still has free admission.
Click here to visit the Lincoln Park Zoo website.
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Welcome to the 11th century! Just beyond the great doors of the Hall of Arms waits the celebration arena, the heart of the castle. From high above King Philipe and his daughter-in-law, Princess Leonore, preside over a four-course feast. Below, privileged royal guests are transported to faraway lands including a romantic snowy rendezvous in the woods an authentic medieval tournament for the Battle of Champions – with the help of Hollywood caliber special effects, of course.
Click here to visit the Medieval Times website.
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Seadog's Architectural Cruise is the only tour to take you from the lakefront, through the locks and along the river. Departing from Navy Pier, the Seadog River & Lake Architecture Tour is your best choice for experiencing Chicago. The memorable 75-minute river & lake architectural cruise features exciting views and descriptions of Chicago's most famous architecture, landmarks and history combined with an exciting ride aboard Seadog!
Click here to visit the Seadog website.
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This world-renowned museum offers a fabulous experience that people of all ages can enjoy. Home to an Ancient Egyptian tomb, and the largest and most complete T-Rex ever found, the Field Museum offers an educational experience you and your students will never forget. Before stopping at the Field Museum, be sure to reload your camera so you don't miss out on pictures of the museum’s incredible view of the Chicago skyline.
Click here to visit the Field Museum website.
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From the moment they step aboard, your students will know they’re in for a truly entertaining experience of dancing and dining on the lake aboard Spirit Cruises. Your students will enjoy a delicious moonlight dinner buffet while being entertained by a live interactive DJ. Spirit provides an unforgettable scenic tour of Lake Michigan with breathtaking views of the beautiful Chicago skyline through panoramic windows.
Click here to visit the Spirit Cruises website.
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A Notre Dame campus tour is a great opportunity for your students to see the 1,250 acres considered by many to be among the most beautiful possessed by any university in the nation. From the Golden Dome that rises above Notre Dame Avenue, to the quiet splendor of the Grotto at the heart of campus, to the lakes and green spaces that provide recreational opportunities in all seasons, Notre Dame's campus is a visual splendor. Plus, the student union is a great place for your group to eat on the way to or from Chicago.
Click here to visit the University of Notre Dame's website.
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Comedy. Music. Multimedia Theatrics. Combine all three, add a spot of blue, and you've got the makings of a totally unique form of entertainment. More than 17 million people around the world have experienced the playful party atmosphere of a Blue Man Group live event. Year after year, the Blue Man Group continues to be a popular evening activity in Chicago for our student groups.
Click here to visit the Blue Man Group website.
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