Wilson Family Trip to Chicago

Centralia to Chicago 8:23 am to 1:00 pm
Monday July 9th

Deep Dish Pizza

signature room
Sunset @ 8:27 pm

Fast Pass admission to Chicago’s best view, free multimedia tour narrated by David Schwimmer, Chicago’s only openair Skywalk, and $1 off a purchase of $5 or more at the world’s highest Lavazza Espression Café

Present CityPASS booklet at Observatory lobby on the ground level. Exchange voucher for CityPASS booklet at the main ticket desk.

Arrive first thing in the morning for the quickest trip to the top.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the least-crowded.
Go to sunrisesunset.com for the Chicago daily sunset times.

Sandwiches, salads, pasta, desserts.

Eat Lunch at the Aquarium

VIP entry to Waters of the World galleries, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, an aquatic show and Jellies special exhibit, plus your choice of a 4-D Experience

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the Will Call desk to skip main ticket line. Your VIP ticket gives you priority entry privileges during busy times, and access to the next available Abbott Oceanarium show time slot (entry on a space-available basis only).

Weekdays are the least-crowded. Arrive early or near end of day for the best experience.

Buy CityPASS online to avoid line waits.

Check out daily dives, feedings, animal chats, presentations and the new aquatic show schedules

Take breaks! Shedd's Aquatic Show and the 4-D Experience give you a chance to sit down.

We need to eat breakfast here one day....maybe lunch too.

VIP entry into the museum, including Science Storms, U-505 (exhibit only), YOU! The Experience, an Omnimax show and Motion Simulator Ride

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher in the entry hall CityPASS line to skip the main ticket line. Then, go directly to the Motion Simulator Ride and Omnimax Theater to secure ride/show times.

Included with CityPASS

Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants
Feb. 2-July 8, 2012

Upgrades for CityPASS Holders

U-505 Submarine Onboard Tour
While admission to the U-505 Submarine exhibit is free with CityPASS admission; optional onboard tour costs: adult $8, child (3-11) $6.
Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition
March 15-Sept. 3, 2012
Timed-entry ticket Required. Cost for CityPASS holders: Adult $10, Child (3-11) $8.

Upon arrival, go directly to the Motion Simulator Ride and Omnimax Theater to secure ride & show times, as both are subject to availability.
Mondays are the least-crowded. Buy your CityPASS online and avoid long lines.
Special exhibit tours sell out early. Reserve before 11 a.m.
Check out the Live Science Demonstrations daily schedule, Details
Take the CTA from downtown. It's easy and stops at the museum.
The best time to see baby chicks hatching is in the afternoon.

CTA trains: Take Metra Electric Line from downtown Chicago to 55th/56th/57th Street station, just 2 blocks from the museum

VIP entry and general admission to all exhibitions, the historic Atwood Sphere and one 3-D theater show

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the VIP Entry door at the South entrance (Street level) to avoid main ticket lines.

Upgrades for CityPASS Holders

Definiti Space Theater - Planetarium Shows
Details including show times and descriptions.
Cost for CityPASS holders: $5 (that's 1/2 off)
Deep Space Adventure - Including Grainger Sky Theater
Details including start times.
Cost for CityPASS holders: $5 (that's a $23 savings, children save $17)
Adler After Dark - Adler Planetarium's 21+ event
6 p.m.-10 p.m., 3rd Thursday of every month, Details
Save $2 with printed Added Value Coupon

Give yourself time to see multiple shows. Details, including show times and descriptions.
Show your CityPASS to get huge savings on Deep Space Adventure admission - including the Grainger Sky Theater. With CityPASS you'll pay only $5 (regularly $28 adult and $22 child).
Stop by the Space Visualization Laboratory to speak directly with an expert and get answers to all your questions about space; Daily 12-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m.
CityPASS groups enter planetarium shows on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve show times, groups can purchase Chicago CityPASS from the Adler group sales department, (312) 294-0360.

Fast Pass admission to the Skydeck’s 360-degree views and The Ledge glass floor balconies

Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the CityPASS/Fast Pass lane. Follow the signs to skip main ticket and main security lines.

Visit after 5 p.m. for great sunsets and twinkling night-scape viewing.
Go to sunrisesunset.com for the Chicago daily sunset times.

buckingham fountain --- light and music show after dusk.

Fireworks July 11th @ 9:30