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10pin bowling

Located adjacent to the House of blues, featuring 24 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, giant HD screens, a revolutionary video jukebox and decidedly upscale food and atmosphere.  We welcome student groups of all ages.  www.10pinchicago.com 

  • Group-friendly restaurant available 

 Average length of visit: 2 hours

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Visitors explore the moon, stars and edge of the galaxy through interactive exhibits and theater presentations.  view our newest exhibition, SHOOT FOR THE MOON, which highlights exciting stories of space exploration.   www.adlerplanetarium.org
  • Group-friendly restaurant available 
  • Educational  Programs available
  • Choir Performance Venue available
  • Band Performance Venue available  
Average length of visit: 2 hours
Maximum band size: 50
Performance equipment available for rent:  No

 
 
Dave & Buster’s
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! www.daveandbusters.com
  • Group-friendly restaurant available 
  • Educational  Programs available
  • Choir Performance Venue available
  • Band Performance Venue available  

Average length of visit for students: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Maximum band size: 50
Maximum choir size: 100
Performance equipment available for rental: No  

 

The Field Museum
Home of Sue, the world’s largest T. rex!  Discover 23 Egyptian mummies, animals of Africa or our dazzling Hall of Gems or 4 billion years of life on earth. The Field Museum-always be discovering!  www.fieldmuseum.org
  • Group-friendly restaurant available
  • Educational Programs available
  • Choir Performance Venue available
  • Band Performance Venue available 

 Average length of visit for students: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Maximum band size: 100
Maximum choir size: 120
Performance equipment available for rental. Chairs are free.Sound system available for rental fee.

 

The Hancock Observatory
Spectacular 360º views spanning four states and 80 miles. Ride the country’s fastest elevator and cool off at Chicago’s highest open-air skywalk 1,000 feet up.  www.hancockobservatory.com 

  • Education Programs
  • Band Performance Venue
  • Choir Performance Venue

Average length of visit for students: 30-45 minutes
Maximum band size: 100
Maximum choir size: 100
Performance equipment available for rental:  No

 

John G. Shedd Aquarium
On the shores of Lake Michigan lies a gateway to an underwater world. Sharks patrol, a sea turtle cruises and fishes from around the world school together. Shedd Aquarium is where students become explorers!  www.sheddaquarium.org
  • Educational Programs available
  • Choir Performance Venue available

Average length of visit:  3 hours
Maximum choir size: 65 Performance equipment available for rent: No

 

Latin Street Dancing
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! www.LatinStreetDancing.com  
  • Educational Programs available

Average length of visit:  1 hour

 

McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum
Experience the nation's first museum dedicated to freedom and the First Amendment.  Stimulating interactive exhibits allow students to question, challenge and debate issues such as freedom of expression and censorship. www.FreedomMuseum.us  
  • Educational Programs available
Average length of visit:  1 hour
Note: Free Admission is offered to registered school groups only.

 

Museum of Science & Industry
Come aboard our U-505 sub, zoom from Chicago to Seattle on the coolest model railroad, have fun in a toy factory, and plunge into darkness in a coal mine.  www.msichicago.org  
  • Group-friendly restaurant available
  • Educational Programs available
  • Choir Performance Venue available
  • Band Performance Venue available

Average length of visit:  2-3 hours

Mystic Blue Cruises
Mystic Blue Cruises offers everything you need to entertain your fellow students, faculty and guests in a fun, safe and supervised environment.  Student-friendly buffets, DJ and dancing. www.entertainmentcruises.com
  • Group-friendly Restaurant

Average length of visit for students: 3 - 4 hours

Navy Pier
Something’s always happening at Navy Pier®, Illinois' top visited attraction, offering more than 50 acres of shops, restaurants, and attractions and an unparalleled array of family events and entertainment year round. www.navypier.com
  • Group-friendly Restaurant
  • Education Programs
  • Band Performance Venue
  • Choir Performance Venue

Note: Free Admission
Average length of visit for students:   2 - 3 hours
Maximum band size: Varies, marching bands only
Maximum choir size: 40 - 50
Performance equipment available for rental  YES, ask for details.

 

Navy Pier IMAX Theatre
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!  www.imax.com/chicago 
  • Educational Programs available  

Average length of visit:  1 hour

 

Sears Tower Skydeck
Reach the height of education and experience all of Chicago from the world’s best vantage point, the 103rd floor Sears Tower Skydeck.  Perfect for students of all ages.  www.theskydeck.com
  • Educational Programs available
  • Band Performance Venue available
  • Group-friendly Restaurant 
  • Choir Performance Venue
Average length of visit: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Maximum choir size: 50, Monday - Friday only
Performance equipment available for rent: No
 
Shoreline Sightseeing
Choose from a variety of educational and fun boat tours.  Flexible booking policies, frequent departures, and docks at Navy Pier, Sears Tower and Museum Campus!   Educational packets available.  www.shorelinesightseeing.com
  • Educational Programs available
  • Seasonal

 Average length of visit: 1 hour
Seasonal

Wendella Sightseeing Boats
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. www.wendellaboats.com
  • Education Programs
  • Seasonal

 Average length of visit for students: 1-2 hours 

 

   

 

 


 

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