SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2015

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1 The Navy Pier Chicago Skyline Shedd Aquarium City of BEGIN! Honolulu YOUR VACATION HERE! Snorkeling

2 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Chicago has a wealth of iconic sights, beginning with its picturesque skyline overlooking Lake Michigan. It is the third most populous city in the country, and is an international hub for finance, commerce, industry, technology, telcom and transportation. This luxury trip will be an unforgettable experience! St. Louis Arch CHOICES! Magnificent Mile or Navy Pier? TRIP INCLUDES: Hotel Accommodations We Purchase Exceptional Travel Insurance On Your Behalf Luggage Handling All Listed Attractions The St. Louis Arch The Navy Pier The Magnificent Mile Willis Tower (Sears Tower) The Art Institute of Chicago Shedd Aquarium Refreshments on the Bus SOUTH DAKOTA NEBRASKA KANSAS Wichita MINNESOTA WISCONSIN IOWA Chicago Burlington ILLINOIS St. Louis MISSOURI INDIANA KENTUCKY OKLAHOMA Page 2 info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS 67205

3 Drury Plaza Hotel See a dog sledding demonstration! St. Louis Arch St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis lies on the western bank of the Mississippi River, which forms the state border with Illinois. The city was founded in 1764, and named for Louis IX of France. The city is a major port on the Mississippi, and is a mix of Midwestern sensibility and Southern charm. St. Louis Arch Clad in stainless steel, it s 630-foot-high structure is the tallest man-made monument in the United States. The internationally recognized symbol was built to honor the men who made it possible to expand the western territories of the United States, particularly President Jefferson. Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch Around the corner from the Arch, is the renovated Drury Plaza Hotel The hotel is comprised of the International Fur Exchange Building, the Thomas Jefferson Building, and the American Zinc Building. The wreckers were already at work when Charles and Shirley Drury discovered the buildings in Through careful renovation, the lobby and front desk areas now reflect the period architecture, including the original matching millwork on the 24 massive support columns along the top of the walls. Historic elegance is built into every feature of the Drury Plaza Hotel. St. Louis Capitol info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS Page 3

4 Springfield, Illinois Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Utilizing traditional scholarship and 21st-century showmanship techniques, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th president and the American Civil War. The library houses an extensive collection on Lincoln, and houses the collection of the Illinois State Historical Library, founded in Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Chicago, Illinois Four Points Sheraton Our downtown Chicago hotel is near the best the city has to offer, and is on the Magnificent Mile, overlooking Michigan Avenue. You will be near many major sights including: the Magnificent Mile, the nearby Museum Campus and Bear s Soldier Field. Four Points Sheraton Page 4 info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS 67205

5 The Magnificent Mile This is one of the great avenues of the world and is at the center of what makes Chicago an international destination. The Magnificent Mile is a 13-block stretch of North Michigan Avenue that runs from the banks of the Chicago River to Oak Street and is a spectacular showcase of style, flavor, entertainment and fun. The Magnificent Mile has an indulgence for every passion and every pocket! Willis Tower Willis Tower (formerly named the Sears Tower) The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the eighth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. It was completed in 1973 and is 108 stories tall. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York. The observation area, called the Skydeck, is on the 103rd floor and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Chicago. On a clear day, you can see over the plains of Illinois, and across Lake Michigan to Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The Magnificent Mile info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS Page 5

6 The Spirit The bronze sculpture of Michael Jordan was commissioned after his initial retirement and has a legacy as a rallying point for Bulls and Blackhawk fans. Located outside the United Center, the design is a realistic depiction of Jordan and illustrates the spectacular nature of his unique skill and creates the illusion of flight. Chicago Water Tower The water tower itself is a property in the Old Chicago Water Tower District, and is on North Michigan along the Magnificent Mile. The District is made up of the Water Tower, the Pumping Station, and Fire Station No. 98. The tower was constructed to house a large water pump, intended to draw clean water from Lake Michigan, and is the second-oldest water tower in the United States (after Louisville, KY). It is now home to the Chicago Office of Tourism. City Tour Enjoy a spectacular city tour with our step-on guide! Possible sites (seen from the bus) include: Soldier Field, Lincoln Park Zoo, John Hancock Building, Hard Rock Café, Oprah s recording location, Air Jordan statue and arena, Lincoln Park Conservatory, North Side & residential area, Gold Coast, Daley Plaza, Picasso Sculpture, Chicago River, Wrigley Building, Water Tower Place & Wrigley Field. DON T FORGET YOUR WALKING SHOES! The Spirit Chicago Water Tower Page 6 info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS 67205

7 Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute is an encyclopedic museum located in Chicago s Grant Park, with major collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collections. Tracing its history to 1866 with a group of art students, it is now the second largest art museum in the United States. Some of its most famous works include: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by George Seurat, Nighthawks by Edward Hopper and The Bath by Mary Cassatt. Art Institute of Chicago American Gothic A Sunday Afternoon Shedd Aquarium Shedd Aquarium The Aquarium opened in 1930 and is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world. It contains over 1,500 species of fish, marine mammals, bird, snakes and amphibians. The oldest galleries feature Waters of the World, focusing on oceans, rivers, islands and lakes. The Caribbean Reef features a diver that interacts with the animals while talking with the audience. Amazon Rising is a walk through-flooded forest, and the World Reef recreates a Philippine coral reef with multiple species of fish, rays and sharks. There are other permanent and special exhibits that will make your trip to Shedd Aquarium unforgettable! info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS Page 7

8 The Apollo Theater Chicago Located in the heart of Chicago s fashionable Lincoln Park neighborhood, it was built in The theater s exterior boasts a dramatic glass and concrete design and its intimate interior seats just 440 people. We see Million Dollar Quartet as a group (pending final booking) at the Apollo. It is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock-n-roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time! T-Rex named Sue Chicago Field Museum of Natural History The Chicago Field Museum of Natural History As one of the largest natural history museums in the world, The Field Museum maintains its status through the size and quality of its educational and scientific programs, as well as to its extensive scientific specimen and artifact collections. Its permanent collections range from the earliest fossils, to past and present cultures from around the world, to interactive displays demonstrating today s conservation needs. One of the displays that makes the museum so popular is Sue, the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurs Rex fossil. Sue is 42 ft long and 13 ft high and is 67 million years old. Page 8 info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS 67205

9 Navy Pier The Navy Pier is a 3,300 foot long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. The pier was built in 1916 and was intended to serve as a mixed-purpose piece of public infrastructure. It s primary purpose was as a cargo facility for lake freighters and warehouses, as well as docking space for passenger excursions. The Navy Pier was used during World War I primarily for housing Navy personnel. In World War II, the pier was closed to the public and converted to a Navy training center for up to 10,000 service personnel. Following the wars, the pier went to the University of Illinois to serve returning veterans, but the space was underutilized. Most recently, the Pier began its fourth life as an area for public gathering. Major renovations began in the 1990 s and included plans for restaurants, shops, a ballroom, a concert stage and exhibition hall, and has expanded to include a Ferris wheel, an IMAX theatre, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Amazing Chicago s Funhouse Maze, the Chicago Children s Museum, and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows. The Pier and its grounds encompass more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, exhibition and meeting space, and all kinds of entertainment! The Navy Pier info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS Page 9

10 Odyssey Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan Board the largest, and recently renovated luxury-yacht at Navy Pier and enjoy an exquisite evening of fine dining. Be treated like royalty as you enjoy upscale DJ entertainment, lakefront dining and unmatched skyline views. The Odyssey Old Threshers Heritage Museum Iowa Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum This museum includes a large collection of agricultural equipment, steam engines from the turn of the 20th century, and a collection of artifacts for acquiring and holding water. You are invited to climb aboard one of the many traction steam engines, or sit behind the wheel of an antique tractor. You will see how family farms have changed over the years, from when steam was king, to when electricity came to the farm, and much more! Page 10 info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS 67205

11 Johnny Clock Museum Iowa Johnny Clock Museum See a one-of-a-kind collection of clocks carved by John R. McLean over the last 37 years. This is probably the most incredible display of craftsmanship you will ever see! Burlington Hotel & Casino Enjoy our last evening together at a fabulous casino and hotel. Live it up or relax, this hotel will meet your needs. There s so much to do here, it s hard to list it all! info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS Page 11

12 MAKE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES! YOU WIN! WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH JIM & CINDY! Pricing* $1599 Please note: In these fast paced times with currency values, fuel prices and other expenses constantly changing, we reserve the right to change trip prices and itineraries. We try to include all of your costs, but sometimes we have surprise expenses charged to us that we cannot absorb. Deposit is Required with Reservation $200 per person x persons Trip Insurance A travel insurance plan is purchased by Jim and Cindy s Tours on behalf of our passengers for trips which are four (4) days or longer. This insurance plan provides trip cancellation and interruption insurance, as well as additional benefits, as covered in the policy. A complete description of coverage is provided to our customers when the reservation and deposit is received by Jim and Cindy s Tours. =$ Deposit Paid info@jctours.com Tel: N. Tee Time Wichita, KS Page 12