Excursions/Activities - January 15th
IMPORTANT - The city of Chicago has implemented a mandate requiring proof of having received the Covid shot(s) to dine in restaurants or any other entertainment venue serving food or drinks. For more info, visit HERE
There are also some exceptions to the mandate. Visit HERE
The FUN ZONE (Grand Ballroom H/I/J) has board games, cards, spike ball, frisbee golf and more.
There are also some exceptions to the mandate. Visit HERE
The FUN ZONE (Grand Ballroom H/I/J) has board games, cards, spike ball, frisbee golf and more.
Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL - 20 min) mortonarb.org
$16/person - includes free parking. Tickets CANNOT be purchased onsite. Must be purchased online (can be on day of)
Activity: Beautiful display of trees and landscapes from all over the world, walking trails, etc. Quite breathtaking after a good snow.
Special Exhibit: Human and Nature Sculpture Exhibit
Oak Brook Center (Oak Brook, IL - 15 min away) oakbrookcenter.com
Activities: Huge, outdoor (high-end) shopping center, IMAX movie theatre, restaurants, possible winter events TBA
MB Financial Park (Rosemont, IL - 25 min away) http://www.rosemont.com/mbfinancialpark/
Activities: Muvico dine-in movie theatre, iFly indoor skydiving ($70/person), Big Ten Experience (FREE interactive museum), Ice Skating (Sunday ONLY, 4pm-10pm)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park (325 W Lake St Ste A Elmhurst IL, 60126) https://www.skyzone.com/elmhurst
$18 for 60 minutes + sky socks
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
By Train (Metra): 60 mins going, 45 mins returning
Lombard UP-W to Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center (10 min drive North from hotel)
Fairview to Chicago Union Station
Train Fare: $6.75 each way or $10 Weekend Pass for unlimited rides
By Car: 45 mins
The Office Experience- From the hit-TV show (540 N Michigan Ave) https://www.theofficeexperience.com
Tickets start @ $37.50 includes:
• Access to tour the Dunder Mifflin offices
• A Dunder Mifflin Employee Badge, with option to personalize your very own
Maggie Daley Park - (337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 ) https://maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-do-see/skating-ribbon/
Ice skating ribbon ($15 skate rental), park walk has cool views of the city
Van Gogh themed skate park
Tickets required to be reserved in advance online
Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph Street) https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/programs/winter-ice-skating/
Ice Skating ($15 skate rental), Cloud Gate & Outdoor Art Exhibits
Walk-ups accepted but reservations recommended to ensure space
Magnificent Mile (shopping, dining)
Willis Tower Skydeck (233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606) https://tickets.theskydeck.com/skydeck/timedtickets.html
$35/person
The Tilt - (233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606) https://360chicago.com/360-chicago-offers
Chicago’s highest thrill ride - unique, downward facing views from over 1,000 feet up; $38/person
Van Gogh Exhibit (108 W. Germania Pl, Chicago IL) https://www.vangoghchicago.com/buy-tickets/#/
$55 art ticket
Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Club
Limited availability for tickets
Art Institute (111 South Michigan Avenue) https://www.artic.edu/visit
$19 w/ student id | $14 for Chicago Residents
Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark Street) https://www.chicagohistory.org/visit/
$19 Adults | $17 w/ student id ($2 discount with Chicago ID)
Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S Lake Shore Dr) https://www.msichicago.org
$22 ($20 at msichicago.com)
Navy Pier (600 E. GRAND AVENUE) https://navypier.org
Various art installations/exhibits, dining, other possible Events
TOURS
BigBus Sightseeing Tour - $41/person (15 landmark/attraction stops, save 10% at bigbustours.com)
MUSEUM CAMPUS (1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.)https://www.fieldmuseum.org
Field museum - As low as $26 out of state and $18 Chicago resident. Discounts w/ student id too
Shedd Aquarium (1200 S Lake Shore Drive) https://www.sheddaquarium.org
$40, $20 for Chicago residents
Museum Campus Pass - $71 for all museums (chicagotraveler.com)
Chicago cityPASS (valid for 9 days) https://www.citypass.com
Admission to 5 Attractions for $109/person
Visit Each Attraction Below
1. Shedd Aquarium
2. Skydeck Chicago
3. Field Museum
Plus get admission to 2 more attractions of your choice
4. Art Institute of Chicago
5. Museum of Science and Industry
6. 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
$16/person - includes free parking. Tickets CANNOT be purchased onsite. Must be purchased online (can be on day of)
Activity: Beautiful display of trees and landscapes from all over the world, walking trails, etc. Quite breathtaking after a good snow.
Special Exhibit: Human and Nature Sculpture Exhibit
Oak Brook Center (Oak Brook, IL - 15 min away) oakbrookcenter.com
Activities: Huge, outdoor (high-end) shopping center, IMAX movie theatre, restaurants, possible winter events TBA
MB Financial Park (Rosemont, IL - 25 min away) http://www.rosemont.com/mbfinancialpark/
Activities: Muvico dine-in movie theatre, iFly indoor skydiving ($70/person), Big Ten Experience (FREE interactive museum), Ice Skating (Sunday ONLY, 4pm-10pm)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park (325 W Lake St Ste A Elmhurst IL, 60126) https://www.skyzone.com/elmhurst
$18 for 60 minutes + sky socks
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
By Train (Metra): 60 mins going, 45 mins returning
Lombard UP-W to Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center (10 min drive North from hotel)
Fairview to Chicago Union Station
Train Fare: $6.75 each way or $10 Weekend Pass for unlimited rides
By Car: 45 mins
The Office Experience- From the hit-TV show (540 N Michigan Ave) https://www.theofficeexperience.com
Tickets start @ $37.50 includes:
• Access to tour the Dunder Mifflin offices
• A Dunder Mifflin Employee Badge, with option to personalize your very own
Maggie Daley Park - (337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 ) https://maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-do-see/skating-ribbon/
Ice skating ribbon ($15 skate rental), park walk has cool views of the city
Van Gogh themed skate park
Tickets required to be reserved in advance online
Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph Street) https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/programs/winter-ice-skating/
Ice Skating ($15 skate rental), Cloud Gate & Outdoor Art Exhibits
Walk-ups accepted but reservations recommended to ensure space
Magnificent Mile (shopping, dining)
Willis Tower Skydeck (233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606) https://tickets.theskydeck.com/skydeck/timedtickets.html
$35/person
The Tilt - (233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606) https://360chicago.com/360-chicago-offers
Chicago’s highest thrill ride - unique, downward facing views from over 1,000 feet up; $38/person
Van Gogh Exhibit (108 W. Germania Pl, Chicago IL) https://www.vangoghchicago.com/buy-tickets/#/
$55 art ticket
Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Club
Limited availability for tickets
Art Institute (111 South Michigan Avenue) https://www.artic.edu/visit
$19 w/ student id | $14 for Chicago Residents
Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark Street) https://www.chicagohistory.org/visit/
$19 Adults | $17 w/ student id ($2 discount with Chicago ID)
Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S Lake Shore Dr) https://www.msichicago.org
$22 ($20 at msichicago.com)
Navy Pier (600 E. GRAND AVENUE) https://navypier.org
Various art installations/exhibits, dining, other possible Events
TOURS
BigBus Sightseeing Tour - $41/person (15 landmark/attraction stops, save 10% at bigbustours.com)
MUSEUM CAMPUS (1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.)https://www.fieldmuseum.org
Field museum - As low as $26 out of state and $18 Chicago resident. Discounts w/ student id too
Shedd Aquarium (1200 S Lake Shore Drive) https://www.sheddaquarium.org
$40, $20 for Chicago residents
Museum Campus Pass - $71 for all museums (chicagotraveler.com)
Chicago cityPASS (valid for 9 days) https://www.citypass.com
Admission to 5 Attractions for $109/person
Visit Each Attraction Below
1. Shedd Aquarium
2. Skydeck Chicago
3. Field Museum
Plus get admission to 2 more attractions of your choice
4. Art Institute of Chicago
5. Museum of Science and Industry
6. 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
