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Welcome to Chicago
Saturday, September 29
What is there to know about Chicago? Plenty! Come and learn the ins and outs of Chicago in an “At a Glance” look at the Windy City. Find out about the sights to see, stores to shop, and cuisine to consume in this magnificent city. Find out more
at this presentation on SWEET HOME CHICAGO! Pull up a chair—we’re glad you’re here! Chicago City Highlights TourSunday, September 30
Chicago is a city of surprises, from the glimmering lakefront to its outdoor museum of architecture.
Sample the beauty of this great city on a three–hour tour, as your guide points out the towering
buildings of downtown and the upscale residences. Pause for a photo opportunity at the Museum Campus—one of the most beautiful vistas of the lakefront. Cruise down the Magnificent Mile, home to renowned designers and shops. See the
Merchandise Mart and other architectural marvels as well as Harpo Studios, where Oprah Winfrey
tapes her show. Marvel at the wealth of public art, ranging from Picasso to Chagall. Your guide will narrate the history of LaSalle Street, the economic engine of the Midwest. Upon your return, you can truly say you’ve seen
the sights of the city.
‘Wicked’ Matinee
Sunday, September 30
Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald–green
skin, is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for a most spellbinding new musical.
“Wicked,” the untold story of the witches of Oz, features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and is based on Gregory Maguire’s best–selling novel. With musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento and directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, this theater performance touches everyone. Note: Transportation to performance is not included. Gold Coast Homes Tour
Monday, October 1
Be sure to grab a camera and your walking shoes to experience one of Chicago’s richest residential
neighborhoods. Your guide will highlight the Gold Coast, one of the country’s most desirable
residential neighborhoods, located just north of downtown. The 19th–century row houses
intermingle with high–rises to create a one–of–a–kind neighborhood along Chicago’s lakefront. The
real estate options encompass all price points, and your guide will give you insight into the affordable
and the astronomical. Hugh Heffner’s original Midwest Playboy mansion sits unobtrusively in this posh section of town.
Only a few blocks away, you will find the Catholic cardinal’s mansion. Learn about Chicago’s history, today’s residents, and all types of architecture and real estate on a one–of–a–kind walking tour. Note: On this tour, you’ll travel by bus and on foot. Chicago Architectural Cruise—Rolling on the River
Monday, October 1
Discover the beauty and rich architectural history of world–famous buildings with a cruise down the
Chicago River. You will see it all from the gothic greatness of the Tribune Tower to the modern Sears
Tower, an awe–inspiring structure that requires its own zip code. During your 90–minute cruise, relax
and listen as your expert narrator guides you through the development of Chicago’s magnificent
skyline. Admire the innovative IBM building, the last major Chicago design by the great Mies van der
Rohe, and dozens of other incredible structures. Your lesson in architecture is not over when you step
off the boat. Your guide will highlight attractions and shops on Michigan Avenue. Note: Guests will walk with a guide from the Sheraton Chicago to the architectural cruise site. Motorcoach is not provided for this tour.
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