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Adler PlanetariumAdler Planetarium
www.adlerplanetarium.org


Visitors explore the moon, stars and edge of the galaxy through interactive exhibitions and theater presentations. View the Gemini 12 spacecraft in Shoot for the Moon exhibition, which highlights exciting stories of space exploration.

Average length of visit: 2 hours, Max. band or choir size: 90, Performance equipment for rent: NO

Funhouse MazeFunhouse Maze
www.AmazingChicago.com

Squeezing, stomping, spinning. Double over laughing. Delightfully dizzy, twisting & turning. Full-sensory Funhouse Maze on Navy Pier!

Open daily at 10 a.m. Group Rates Available.
Average length of visit: 25 minutes

Dave and BustersDave & Buster’s
www.daveandbusters.com

D&B is the place for student travel groups! 250+ games and simulators, great prizes for game play, billiards, banquet rooms & one -of-a-kind fun in 60,000 square feet!

Average length of visit: 2 hours, 30 minutes, max. band size: 50 / max. choir size: 120, performance equipment for rent: no

The Field MuseumThe Field Museum
www.fieldmuseum.org

Home of Sue, the world’s largest T. Rex! Discover 23 Egyptian mummies, our dazzling Hall of Gems or 4 billion years of life on earth. The Field Museum – always be discovering!

Average length of visit: 2 hours, 30 minutes, Max. band size: 100 / Max. choir size: 120, Performance equipment for rent. Free chairs. Sound system available for rental fee.

John Hancock ObersvatoryJohn Hancock Observatory
www.hancockobservatory.com

Get the best views from every angle. FREE multimedia tour narrated by Lookingglass Theatre Company co-founder David Schwimmer is fun as well as educational. Café for group meals or individual snacks.

Average length of visit: 1 hour, Max. band size: 30 / Max. choir size: 50, Performance equipment for rental: NO

Lisa Lisa “La Boriqua” & Latin Street Dancing, Inc.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Come to enjoy a tour of the Latin world through dancing. Group parties available whenever you come to Chicago and at any time. Latin Street Dancing, where dancing is fun!

Average length of visit: 1 hour

The Museum of Science & IndustryMuseum of Science & Industry
www.msichicago.org

There is always something new to experience at the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere! Visit the Museum of Science & Industry’s 14 acres of hands-on learning and fun.

Average length of visit: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Navy PierNavy Pier
www.navypier.com

Go A Little Overboard at Illinois’ top visited attraction, Navy Pier! With over 50 acres of parks, restaurants, shops and attractions, Navy Pier has it all – in a location unlike any other!

Average length of visit: 2-3 hours. Max. band size: Varies, marching bands only Max. choir size: 40-50, Performance equipment for rental: NO

Navy Pier IMAX Theatre
www.imax.com/chicago

The only way to see amazing 3D films and the biggest blockbusters is on a six-story screen with 12,000 watts of sound! Give your group the ultimate viewing experience!

Average length of visit: 1 hour

Sears TowerSkydeck Chicago
www.theskydeck.com

Fun and educational make it your first stop for 360-degree views stretching over 50 miles in every direction. Coming Summer 2009: The Ledge, experience the world below your feet from glass floors 1,353 ft. high above Chicago!

Average length of visit: 1 hour, 30 minutes, Max. band or choir size: 50, Performance equipment for rent: NO

Shedd AquariumShedd Aquarium
www.sheddaquarium.org

On the shore of Lake Michigan lies a gateway to an underwater world. Dolphins leap, sharks patrol, a sea turtle cruises and fishes from rivers to reefs abound. Shedd Aquarium is where students become explorers!

Average length of visit: 2 hours, 30 minutes, Maximum choir size: 65, Performance equipment for rental: NO

Shoreline SightseeingShoreline Sightseeing
www.shorelinesightseeing.com

Shoreline’s educational Architecture River Tours or Skyline Lake Tours are the perfect addition to a student group’s Chicago itinerary. Please visit our website for pricing and schedule details.

Average length of visit: 1 hour

Spirit of ChicagoSpirit of Chicago
www.EntertainmentCruises.com

Spirit of Chicago’s high-energy cruises are perfect for fun yet affordable student outings year round! Step aboard at Navy Pier and enjoy student-friendly buffets, DJ entertainment, dancing and skyline views.

Average length of visit: 2 hours, 30 min. to 3 hours, 30 min.

Wendella Sightseeing BoatsWendella Sightseeing Boats
www.wendellaboats.com

Experience Chicago’s Original Guided Boat Tour and Explore Chicago Aboard the Chicago Water Taxi. Architectural, Sightseeing and Fireworks tours available. Ask about Student Group rates and the Explore Chicago Ticket.

Average length of visit: 1-2 hours.

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