Performance Tour of Chicago
Walton High School Chorus is partnering with Perform America for a Performance Tour of Chicago.
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Tour Dates March 7, 2024 – March 10, 2024
Chicago
Whether you call it the Windy City, Chi-Town, or any one of the 100+ nicknames, Chicago is a city with a lot to offer.
Visiting Northwestern
Northwestern clinic with choral faculty, followed by a campus tour (subject to confirmation)
Rich History
We will visit places like the Field Museum, Millennium Park, and Shedd Aquarium, just to name a few.
Entertainment
What is a visit to the city without stopping by Cloud Gate (“The Bean”), and how about a night attending the Blue Man Group?
Food
Dinner at Ed Debevic’s (or similar), Hard Rock (or similar), and night of Chicago deep dish at Giordano’s pizza (or similar)
Tour Itinerary
From visits to world renowned museums, to eating at some of Chicago’s most well known establishments, and everything in between. This trip has a little bit of everything to offer, all while getting time to sing as a Chorus.
Day One – Atlanta/Chicago
Arrival into Chicago
Depart Atlanta at 7:15 AM on DL1178, arriving to Chicago, O’Hare at 8:24 AM.
Meet your tour manager and coach.
Transfer to Northwestern for a clinic with choral faculty followed by possible tour of the campus (subject to confirmation).
Enjoy a City tour of Historic Downtown and the LoopDinner at Hard Rock Café or similar. Overnight in the River North area at the
Springhill Suites, River North.
Day Four – Chicago/Atlanta
Last Day in Chicago, Depart for Home
Last day to get everything Chicago has to offer before heading home.
Visit to the Art Institute
Time for last minute souvenir shopping
Depart Chicago O’Hare at 7:55PM on DL2879, arriving to Atlanta at 10:59PM
Day Two – Chicago
Full Day in Chicago
Visit to the Field Museum
Walking Tour of Millennium Park, with stops at AT&T Plaza, Cloud Gate (“The Bean”), just to name a few.
Visit the 360 Tilt that extends out over the Magnificent Mile.
Dinner at Ed Debevic’s (or similar)
Day Three – Chicago
Full Day in Chicago
Tours, Entertainment, and Chicago deep dish.
Visit the Shedd Aquarium
Spirit of Chicago Cruise
Shopping at Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile
Dinner at Giordano’s Pizza (or similar)
Watch performance of the Blue Man Group
Mark Your Calendars!
Learn everything you and your child need to know about this amazing opportunity to experience the Windy City.
Virtual Parent meeting will be held on Tuesday September 19, 2023 6:00pm.