The tours below are being offered to accompanying persons and delegates attending WCE 2010 and can be purchased through the registration process when registration opens.
Additional tours will be available for purchase on-site.
Tuesday, August 31
CHICAGO RIVER ARCHITECTURE CRUISES
HISTORIC CHICAGO SOUTH SHORE TOUR
INSIDE CHICAGO: THE GRAND TOUR & HANCOCK TOWER
SHOPPING TOUR AURORA
Saturday, September 4
CHICAGO RIVER ARCHITECTURE CRUISES
HISTORIC CHICAGO SOUTH SHORE TOUR
INSIDE CHICAGO: THE GRAND TOUR & HANCOCK TOWER
SHIP & SHORE TOURTour descriptions below:
HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE:
Tours will either start at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers or guests will be transferred from the Sheraton to the main deport to start the tours.
CHICAGO RIVER ARCHITECTURE CRUISES 
Shoreline Sightseeing showcases Chicago's architectural heritage in this exciting boat cruise. Our guided Architecture Cruise departs from Navy Pier and travels for one-hour on the historic Chicago River. See more than 40 of the world's most celebrated buildings from a unique perspective!
| RATES | SCHEDULE |
| Adult 24.63 | Tuesday, August 31 |
| Senior 21.54 | Saturday, September 4 |
| Child 12.31 |
Ticket good for any available sailing during that day
HISTORIC CHICAGO SOUTH SHORE TOUR
2 HOURS - Experience the life of Chicagoans on the South Shore as we take you through Grant Park, Soldier Field, the Art Institute of Chicago, The Field Museum of Natural History, and even Lake Point Towers, the world’s highest apartment building, next to Navy Pier
Here is a tour full of interest, history, and beauty! You’ll travel through Grant Park, the front lawn of the city and site of Soldier Field, Adler Planetarium with its sky dome, and the Joseph Petrillo outdoor band-shell where Chicagoans listen to fine music throughout the summer nights.
Also on your journey is the Art Institute of Chicago, world-renowned for the largest collection of impressionistic art, Orchestra Hall, home of the famous Chicago Symphony, and Shedd Aquarium, the worlds largest aquarium. You’ll stop by the Field Museum of Natural History, which is famous for the size and scope of its collections. And looking over from these sights you’ll see the 80-story Amoco Oil Building, completely faced in white granite.
Afterwards, you will travel through the South Commons, a new "close-in" residential community. The tour will go through beautiful Jackson Park, where the Colombian Exposition of 1893 was held to celebrate the founding of America 400 years earlier. Following this you’ll pass through the University of Chicago, with its elegant English style architecture, as well as pass the Museum of Science and Industry, a tribute to Mans ingenuity and inventiveness.
Finally, you’ll see the world’s highest apartment building, Lake Point Towers, which is an architecturally stunning building of glass and curves adjacent to Navy Pier, Chicago’s inland port.
A camera stop will be made at the museum campus for its breathtaking view, (or a substitute stop will be made.)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS : Grant Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Lake Point Towers
| RATES | SCHEDULE |
| Adult 25.00 | Tuesday, August 31, 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM |
| Child (5-14) 12.50 | |
| Saturday, September 4, 11:30 AM |
INSIDE CHICAGO: THE GRAND TOUR & HANCOCK TOWER
5.5 HOURS - Visiting the best Chicago has to offer made easy! We take you to the best sites on the North and South Sides, showing you the beauty of the parks and treating you to many breathtaking views of the city. Experience the excitement of our Grand Tour of Chicago’s best sites combined with a visit to the Hancock Tower, one of the city’s tallest landmarks
This is a comprehensive tour of everything Chicago has to offer. Travel through both the North Side and South Side business and residential districts. During this tour you will visit all of the beautiful parks including Lincoln Park, Washington Park and Grant Park. See virtually the entire length of the scenic Outer Drive. Stops will be made at the fascinating Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Museum Campus, known for its breathtaking view. Feel free to take photos! This Grand Tour also visits the Hancock Tower! See the sites from one of Chicago’s tallest landmarks. It takes the world’s fastest elevators just 39 seconds to take visitors to the 94th floor Hancock Observatory. On a clear day you can see up to 80 miles away and view four states - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Experience the open-air Skydeck, 1,000 feet above Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, where you can feel the wind, take in the sun and check out the dynamic city below. PLEASE NOTE: The stop at the Museum Campus may be substituted if necessary. Snacks are available for purchase at your own expense during one of our stops. REDEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please call us at least 24 hours prior to departure for confirmation and hotel pick up arrangements.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Grant Park, Art Institute of Chicago, Lake Point Towers, Chicago’s Main Business Section, "The Loop", State Street, North and South Side Business Districts, Scenic Outer Drive and The Hancock Observatory.
| RATES | SCHEDULE |
| Adult 50.00 | Tuesday, August 31, 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM |
Child (5-14) 25.00 |
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| Saturday, September 4 , 9:30 AM |
SHOPPING TOUR AURORA
6 Hours - An unparalleled collection of 120 designer and name brand stores makes up Chicago Premium Outlet, offering savings of 25% - 65% every day.
An attractive outdoor center featuring A/X Armani Exchange, Coach, DKNY, Diesel, Dooney & Brurke, Giorgia Armani, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Salvatore Ferragamo, St. John, True Religion and many more. It is easy to see why Chicago Premium Outlets has quickly become ans international shopping destination.
Upon arrival, show your Grayline ticket stud at the information Booth in the Food Court for your complimentary VIP Coupon Book featuring hundreds of dollars in additional savings at over 90 participating stores.
| RATES | SCHEDULE |
| Adult 35.00 | Tuesday, August 31,
10:00 AM |
Child (5-14) 20.00 |
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| *Tour will operate with a minimum of 10 passengers. |
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SHIP & SHORE TOUR
7 Hours – An exciting day’s relaxation, a truly Chicago Experience aboard an American Sightseeing deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach for a 4 hour Grand Tour of Chicago plus round trip transfers to Navy Pier to board one of the fabulous Oceangoing Vessels, the Spirit of Chicago for a 2 hour Cruise including a delicious, full service luncheon.
Aboard the Spirit of Chicago, you will enjoy a Grande buffet lunch. The ship distinguishes itself by the cabaret/floor show style entertainment performed by some of Chicago’s rising star talent. The ship entertainer’s also narrate some of Chicago’s skyline and history while cruising the lake waterfront. Upon completion of our bus tour program, guests will be returned to the Sheraton.
Prince includes taxes and gratuity for the luncheon.
(Cruise line may board passengers on their other two Luncheon Cruise Ships)
| RATES | SCHEDULE |
| Adult 85.00 | Saturday, September 4, 9:30 AM |
Child (5-14) 75.00 |
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