Chicago – The Windy City!
Another MET destination that is filled with history and a taste of the big city. The trip from Kentucky to Chicago is not as long as some other trips which allow you and your students really explore the city!
Trip Includes:
- Round trip transportation in a deluxe motor coach (pricing from Central Kentucky)
- 2 nights lodging (lodging at Hilton in Lisle/Napierville) (quad rooming)
- 2 breakfasts & 1 lunch at Giordano’s Pizza, 2 dinners (Hard Rock Café and Dinner on Dinner/Dance Cruise)
- Visit Millennium Park and Navy Pier
- Admission into the Museum of Science and History
- Admission into Shedd Aquarium
- Admission into Willis Tower (formally Sears Tower)
- Dinner/Dance Cruise on Lake Michigan
- Architectural Boat Tour of the city on Chicago River
- 1 free trip per 20 trips purchased
What could cause the price to change? A few examples that could decrease or increase trip price are: increase or decrease in passengers, length of stay, adding or removing attractions or meals, number of free trips per paying passengers or number of students/adults per room.
Descriptions of events and additional highlights to consider as we plan your trip to Chicago:
**Navy Pier — With rides, restaurants, and shopping, this mile long area on the lakefront is a must-see.
**Magnificent Mile — If you’re looking for shopping, this is it! North Michigan Avenue holds many of the world’s most popular retail stores.
**Comedy Sportz — Great fun for all ages, two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games, and songs on the spot.
**Art Institute of Chicago — One of the world’s best art collections is on display here. Covering nearly 50 centuries of art some 250,000 works are here.
**Shedd Aquarium — For some 75 years the Shedd has been one of the leaders in the aquarium profession.
**Field Museum of Natural History — With some 9 acres of exhibits you will see the amazing diversity of life on earth and connect with cultures from all over the world.
**Millennium Park — This park holds 24 remarkable acres of architecture, monumental sculpture, and landscape design. It is one of Chicago’s proudest achievements.
**Lincoln Park Zoo — One of the oldest zoos in the country, this zoo is a world leader in wildlife conservation.
**Spirit of Chicago Dinner Cruise —This dinner-dance cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan is big fun for Middle School and High School groups.
**John Hancock Observatory — This unique skywalk will take you 94 stories above the Magnificent Mile. Enjoy tremendous views of the Chicago skyline.
**River Boat Tours — Enjoy touring the Chicago River and seeing the architectural landmarks throughout the city. You’ll see many historic spots on your journey.
**Medieval Times Dinner Show — Enjoy your meal as you view an authentic 11th century action, including an authentic medieval tournament. It’s great fun for the kids.
**Blue Man Group — Do you love feeling blue? This nationally-known attraction is a can’t miss while in Chicago.
**Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) — The Western Hemisphere’s tallest building with tremendous views from the Skydeck.
**Wrigley Field & Soldier Field — Visit these World famous Chicago Sports fields. Tour the stadiums, fields, and gift shops.
**Museum of Science and Industry — One of the largest science museums in the world, it’s home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on exhibits.
**Gangster Tours — This two-hour live action tour gets you the inside story of Chicago’s windiest politicians and notorious gangsters. Perfect for students of all ages.
**Some events dependent on ticket availability