An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Chicago is an exciting metropolis and cultural centre on Lake Michigan. Birthplace of the modern skyscraper, the city is renowned for its stunning architecture, art collections and world-class museums.
Home of the Blues and the deep-dish pizza, Chicago boasts fine shopping and a vibrant performing arts scene ensuring that there is plenty to experience in the Windy City.
Combine your cross-curricular school trip to Chicago with New York City for a second-to-none cultural experience that will wow your students.
Trip Highlights
Architecture cruise on the Chicago River
World Class Museums
A cruise round the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
City views from the Empire State Building
Recommended excursions
Typical accommodation
Hostelling International Chicago
What groups like:
- Centrally located & near the airport
- Walking distance from Millennium Park, Harold Washington Library & Art Institute of Chicago
- The Skydeck & Willis Tower are nearby
Facilities:
- Games room with arcade games & pool table
- Free Wi-Fi access in the lobby
- Breakfast included & daily housekeeping
Hampton Inn, Downtown Chicago
Why groups like it:
- Centrally located, only a block away from the Magnificent Mile
- Theatre district and navy pier are within a mile
Facilities:
- Hot breakfast included
- Free Wi-Fi
Itinerary suggestion
1 Flight to Chicago. Flight time 9 hours approx
2 Airport transfer to your accommodation included
3 Arrive at accommodation. Evening meal, own arrangements
1 Breakfast included
2 Art Institute of Chicago
3 Millenium Park. Architecture Cruise (seasonal)
4 Evening meal own arrangements. We suggest a deep dish pizza
1 Breakfast included
2 Waterside Museum Campus – The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium or Adler Museum and Planetarium
3 The Magnificent Mile. 360 CHICAGO and TILT at the Hancock Center
4 Navy Pier. Evening meal own arrangements.
1 Breakfast included
2 Transfer to Chicago airport included. Flight to New York included.
3 Choice of museums in New York City
4 Evening meal own arrangements. Visit the Empire State Building
1 Breakfast included
2 Statue Cruises ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
3 9/11 Memorial Museum
4 Evening meal own arrangements. We suggest a Broadway Show
1 Breakfast included
2 Guided walking tour of Midtown – Rockefeller Centre, Times Square, Grand Central Station, UN Building
3 Airport transfer included
4 Overnight flight to the UK, flight time approx. 7 hours approx
1 Arrive in the UK
Learning outcomes
Subject focus
Students can:
- Experience learning outside the classroom in another country – the culture, history, politics, geography, and the arts
- Gain a deeper understanding of American history and the link to European history
- See a wide range of art and architecture
- Develop an understanding of the USA’s economic and political role in the modern world
- Build confidence and learn to value the skills and techniques needed for personal and team success
- Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers
Student outcomes
Students will have had an opportunity to:
- Visit a foreign country and experience another culture
- Consider a range of issues around citizenship and history
- Understand more about art and architecture
- Gain a better understanding of the USA’s role in the modern world
- Gain independence and self-confidence
- Strengthen existing friendships and make new friends
- Gain personal organisation skills, co-operation skills and work with others in a variety of environments
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