EXPLORE
Chicago offers an impressive blend of culture, history, and innovation perfect for student exploration. Start at the Chicago History Museum, which unpacks fascinating stories of the city’s evolution from frontier outpost to global metropolis.
Continue at Museum Campus, a gorgeous lakefront green space housing three world-class institutions. The Field Museum brings natural history to life with thousands of artifacts, including Sue, the largest T. rex ever discovered. The Shedd Aquarium introduces students to 32,000-plus aquatic creatures. Complete the experience at Adler Planetarium with interactive exhibits and immersive sky shows.
Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the Art Institute of Chicago. Inside, students can experience one of the country’s oldest and largest art museums, housing an expansive collection. Steps away, the Chicago Cultural Center dazzles with the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome.
PLAY
For sports enthusiasts, Chicago offers major league excitement in every season. Historic Wrigley Field, the second-oldest major league ballpark in America, is home to the Chicago Cubs. Staying on the South Side? Be sure to check out Rate Field, home to the White Sox.
Beyond baseball, students can cheer on the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks at the United Center and the Chicago Bears at lakefront Soldier Field. Many venues offer student group discounts and behind-the-scenes educational tours.
For a different kind of thrill, take students to the Willis Tower Skydeck where they can step onto The Ledge—glass boxes extending 4 feet from the building, 1,300 feet above the streets below.
SAVOR
Students will love Chicago’s most famous culinary contribution: deep-dish pizza! Every Chicagoan has their personal favorite, but popular locations around town include Pizzeria Uno, Gino’s East, and Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria.
For a sweet finale, Navy Pier and Millennium Park provide picturesque settings to enjoy local treats while taking in spectacular city views. The emblematic Navy Pier is home to Chicago’s newest attraction, FlyOver, which will immerse visitors with the sights, sounds, and spirit of the Windy City in an adventure like no other.
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