IHSA

2009 NFHS Annual Summer Meeting in Chicago

IHSA Guide to Chicago - Attractions

Tours of Historic Wrigley Field

Tours of historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, will be available on Sunday, June 28, Monday, June 29, Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday July 1 and Thursday, July 2.  Each 90 minute tour provides an insider's look at over 85 years of history in this legendary ballpark.  Tour stops will include the Cubs clubhouse, visitors clubhouse, dugouts, mezzanine suites, press box, the famed and much publicized outfield bleachers as well as  the infield skirt of the playing field.  Tickets are just $25 per person and should be ordered in advance by calling 1-800-THE-CUBS or through www.Cubs.com

Tours are scheduled every half-hour beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the last tour for the June 28 – July 1 dates are scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.   Tours scheduled for July 2 are available from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cameras are welcome during the tour.  Some tours sell out so to ensure you preferred time and date it is strongly encourage that you purchase your tickets in advance.


Buckingham Fountain (Grant Park)

Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show, which runs from dusk to 11:00 p.m. every hour on the hour and lasts for 20 minutes.

312 747-7247


The Hancock Observatory

The 94th floor observatory features an open air skywalk which is the Midwest's highest open-air experience.

875 N. Michigan Ave.
1-888-875-VIEW


Navy Pier

Chicago landmark with more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions.

600 E. Grand Ave.
312 595-PIER


Sears Tower Skydeck

The world's tallest building.

223 S. Wacker Dr.
312 875-3643