Winding Through the Windy City: Art & Architecture in Chicago

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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Program Registration, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that refle...
Getting on/off motorcoach. 4 hour exploration of the city by motorcoach with stops along the way.
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Getting on/off cruise ship. Walking approximately 2 miles on sidewalks in the city.
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Getting on/off motorcoach. 1 hour motorcoach exploration of historic Oak Park. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home is not accessible to wheelchairs of any size as all entries to the Home have stairs. The Studio balcony is not accessible to wheelchairs. It is only accessible b...
Getting on/off school bus. Walking approximately 3 city blocks through Millennium Park, walking and standing up to 1 hour at museum.
This morning we will transfer by school bus a short distance to Millennium Park, recipient of the 2009 Rudy Bruner Award for Urba...
Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pr...
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