Day One
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Motorcoach Arrival at Group Name
& Departure for Chicago, Illinois
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Departure Address: TBD
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Motorcoach will stop en route for either restrooms or service plaza stops. Stops will be decided upon discretion of the driver.
We suggest that students either pack a breakfast or lunch, or they will be able to purchase on student expense upon service plaza stop.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it has amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These regulations will establish minimum performance and design standards for hours-of-service (HOS) electronic logging devices (ELDs); Driver/operator driving hours are limited to 10 hours and service hours limited to 15 hours. In such cases where these limits are to be exceeded a relief driver (and relief driver stop) will be planned .
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Groups located 300 miles+, a relief driver will be required.
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Driving time will vary based on departure city/town and state. The program will be optimized accordingly. The schedule presented below of for presentation purposes.
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Expected Arrival; Meet your GO Leader at designated location!
*Upon Arrival- Safety Instructions/ Safety Bracelets/ String Bags*
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Visit the Field Museum
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Visit the Chicago Shedd Aquarium- General Entry Ticket
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Address: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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Sea otters, dolphins, whales; oh my! Check out the 1,500 species of marine life, including fish, marine mammals, birds, snakes, amphibians, and insects, right next to the beautiful Lake Michigan!
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Explore Adler Planetarium
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Brimming Lake Michigan is Chicago’s popular museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. Learn about the history of our solar system, and the relation between astronomy and culture!
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Group Exploration of Millennium Park
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Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
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In celebration of the third millennium was the construction of Millennium Park, and all the cool stuff inside! Snap a photo with the bean, gander around Crown Plaza and marvel at the skyline and Lake Michigan views sandwiched around.
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Dinner: Pizzeria Uno DUE (Family Style Deep Dish Pizza)
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Address: 619 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
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Enjoy some traditional Chicago-style pizza at Uno’s second location EVER.
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Dinner: Giordano's (Deep Dish Pizza!)
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Indulge in another deep dish classic in Chicago!
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Evening Activity: Group Exploration of The Magnificent Mile
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You won’t even realize how much walking you have done after browsing past the upscale shops, outlets and posh hotels, snagged a bite to eat at one of the countless restaurants and bakeries or snapping photos near the Wigley skyscraper, the John Hancock building or the Chicago Water Tower!
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Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Hotel
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Suburb or Downtown Hotel Accommodations
*Subject to Availability
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Overnight Security (start) until 4:00 AM
*Overnight Security provided by a trusted company will keep parents and teachers asleep throughout the night. Overnight Security protects and makes sure students are staying in assigned rooms when the lights are out.
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Day Two
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Wake-Up Call Provided, Breakfast at the Hotel and Departure
*Hot Breakfast provided by the hotel. Includes: protein, juices, dairy, cereals, etc.*
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Visit the Chicago Skydeck at the Willis Tower
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Address: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
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Soar 1,450-feet in the sky to the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower.
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Lunch: Portillo’s Boxed Sandwich Order
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Created in 1963 by Dick Portillo, the chain that grew into a massive success all across the city and the state! Snag the quintessential Chicago-style hot dog-- be sure to hold the ketchup!
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Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Navy Pier
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Explore Navy Pier - Include a Navy Pier Pass Optional Activity (2 Activities)
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Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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The property was a former jail for draft dodgers, then transformed into a scenic shopping and dining hub! Catch a ride on the Centennial Wheel, visit the botanical gardens and snap some photos by the pier!
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Meet Motorcoach and Depart for Dinner
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Dinner: Hard Rock Cafe (Fixed Menu)
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Address: 63 W Ontario St Chicago, IL 60654
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Enjoy delicious food at the authentic rock-n-roll restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe.
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Dinner and Show: Medieval Times
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Travel back in time and experience 11th century-style dining & entertainment with knights, princesses and kings! DIne with your hands with a meal of tomato soup, chicken, potatoes, corn and more!
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Evening Activity: The Blue Man Group Show
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Meet Motorcoach and Depart for Hotel
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Overnight Security (start) until 4:00 AM
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Day Three
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Wake-Up Call Provided, Breakfast at the Hotel and Departure
*Hot Breakfast provided by the hotel. Includes: protein, juices, dairy, cereals, etc.*
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Visit the Museum of Science & Industry
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Address: 5700 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637
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Praised for being one of the largest museums in the country, the space encourages creativity and innovative with its numerous additions and exhibits. Weather a 40-foot tornado before sizing up to a World War II U-505 submarine.Then, descent into a coal mine shaft, and shop at the gift shop or food court.
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Lunch: Cash Allocation at Museum of Science & Industry
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Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Lincoln Park Zoo
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Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo
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Address: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Celebrate 150 years with an institution that inspires families and students to create a better environment for animals to thrive in a growing industrialized world. Check out the giraffes, elephants, gorillas, and more!
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Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Boat Cruise
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Take the Chicago Line Cruises- Architecture Boat Tour
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Address: 465 North McClurg Ct. Chicago, IL 60611
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Motorcoach Departure for Group Arrival Address
Estimated Driving Time: # Hours
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Estimated Arrival at Group Arrival Address
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