Holiday Trip to Chicago
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Zoological Society field trip cost: $37 per person
Register online or by calling (414) 258-2333
Holiday shopping in Chicago is a popular annual tradition. Travel to Chicago’s Magnificent
Mile and State Street with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee on Nov. 14. This year again, we have two drop-off sites, State Street and Michigan Avenue. See Macy’s famous holiday-themed windows on State Street. Then stroll the famous shopping area up along Michigan Avenue, home to specialty boutiques and large department stores such as Bloomingdale’s. If you prefer sightseeing to shopping, explore the many museums, such as the Art Institute of Chicago. Or get a historical perspective on famous landmarks with tours by the Chicago Architecture Foundation (a packet with information will be passed out on the motor coach). The lunch options range from famous restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern to old favorites such as The Cheesecake Factory. Tours, meals and admission fees to museums are not included in the field trip fee.
The trip costs $37 per person and includes a continental breakfast of bagels, fresh fruit, coffee, milk and juice in the Peck Welcome Center. Your fee also includes transportation on restroom-equipped motor coaches, beverages donated by PepsiAmericas, and a snack bag on the return trip. (Note to those with allergies: Snacks may include dairy and peanut byproducts.) Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. at the Milwaukee County Zoo; we leave at 7:45 a.m. We depart Chicago at 6:30 p.m. and return to the Zoo by about 8:30 p.m. An itinerary will be mailed prior to the trip.
No reservations before Sept. 21, 2009. Space is limited. Cancellations through Oct. 31, 2009, are refundable, less a $10 per person cancellation fee. Cancellations after Oct. 31, 2009, are not refundable. Call (414) 258-2333 for more information. Trip cost is not tax-deductible. To comply with WI Statute Section 440.455, a financial statement of the Zoological Society will be provided upon request.
