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USS HANCOCK CV/CVA-19 ASSOCIATION 2012 Reunion Tour Descriptions |
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2012 Reunion Links Departments Sign the Quarterdeck Log. Update your information with a new log entry into the Quarterdeck Log of the USS Hancock Association Have something to contribute to the Hannah News? Please email all requests to: |
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY Thursday, May 3 Enjoy a tour of the Museum of Science and Industry. Arrive at the museum and begin your adventure in Chicago's world famous and original hands-on museum. Explore the depths aboard a real U-505 submarine captured during WWII, or take to the skies aboard an actual 747-passenger jet that was rebuilt inside the museum. Stroll down "Yesterday's Main Street" to learn how technology has changed our lives. Don't miss "Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle," now in its 60th year of sharing its collection of precious miniatures. There's something for everyone at the Museum - and that goes for appetites, too! The museum includes a food court and an old fashioned ice cream parlor. 9:00 am board buss, 2:00 pm back at hotel $56 per Person includes bus, guide, admission, and U-505 Tour. Lunch and Omnimax are not included.
GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER Friday, May 4 Feel like you are back in the service with an early wakeup call for a trip to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Upon arrival you will be escorted to the Drill Hall and take your seats to watch the Recruit Graduation Ceremony. After the ceremony, active duty personnel will provide a brief history on the base and its mission on the way to Port O'Call Restaurant for a deli lunch buffet. We will also visit the Great Lakes Naval Museum. Following lunch, the buses will to to the Navy Exchange for some shopping before returning to the hotel. 7:00 am board bus, 4:00 pm back at hotel $71 per Person includes bus, guide and lunch Note: This tour is subject to change based on USN active duty needs.
SPIRIT OF CHICAGO DINNER CRUISE Friday, May 4 Navy Pier is located on Lake Michigan east of the downtown area. The Pier first opened in 1916 and was intended to be a shipping and entertainment area. During World War II, the pier was used as a military training site. Today Navy Pier is a showcase of unique restaurants, shops, exhibition facilities and an entertainment area second to none. Today, you will step aboard the Spirit of Chicago Cruise ship at Navy Pier for an evening of entertainment and fun on the lakefront in Chicago. Enjoy this festive Chicago cruise while you dine and enjoy breathtaking skyline views. Enjoy a full buffet menu as you cruise the waterfront. 7:00 pm board bus, 12:00 am back at hotel $110 per Person includes bus, guide and dinner cruise.
CITY TOUR Saturday, May 5 Begin your driving tour of Chicago with some of its most well-known landmarks. Take in Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park, Lake Shore Drive, the Chicago Board of Trade, and the famous "Loop," Chicago's Financial District. Enjoy lunch on your own at Navy Pier which offers a food court for a quick bite or restaurant dining. Restaurants include Joe's Be-Bop Cafe, Billy Goat Tavern, Capi's Italian Kitchen, and the famous Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. After lunch, enjoy the beautiful scenery and the boats as you browse in the many retail shops the Pier has to offer. Following lunch and shopping, continue the city tour. Learn the history of Willis Tower - formerly Sears Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings and drive past the world's famous architecture including the Trump Tower. Hear about the Great Chicago Fire, how the Chicago River runs backward, and the City's 2016 Olympic Bid. 9:30 am board bus, 4:00 pm back at hotel $46 per Person includes bus and guide. Lunch is not included.
Driver and guide gratuities are not included in the tour prices. Please plan to be at the bus boarding area at least five minutes prior to the scheduled time. All trips require a minimum of thirty-five (35) people, unless otherwise stated. |
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