Companion Tours
Chicago has a wide variety of attractions geared toward people of all ages. Below is a list of tours/activities that the conference is offering. You can register for them when you register for the conference.
If you have already registered for the conference and would like to add any of these tours/activities, simply log back into your registration record and edit it. If you have any trouble, please email Michelle Marquart at mmarqua2@illinois.edu.
Monday, July 10
Morning
You may walk (1.7 miles/~30 mins) or use public transportation (Red Line/~30 mins) to get from Swissôtel to the Field Museum. The tour is in English.
Cost: Several options available. Please visit the IRRMA registration desk at the Swissôtel if you are interested in participating.
Afternoon
You may walk (1.6 miles/~25 mins) or use public transportation (Red Line/~30 mins) to get from Swissôtel to the Shedd Aquarium. The tour is in English.
Cost: Several options available. Purchase tickets on-site. Please visit the IRRMA registration desk at the Swissôtel if you are interested in participating.
Tuesday, July 11
Chicago Architectural River Cruise
Morning
This is a boat tour; no walking is involved other than a short walk (5-10 mins) from Swissôtel to the boat loading dock. The tour is in English.
Cost: Several options available. Please visit the IRRMA registration desk at the Swissôtel if you are interested in participating.
Untouchable Tours: Chicago’s Original Gangster Tour™
Update: Unfortunately, this companion tour has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However, the tour company offers this tour to the general public at least twice a day if you are still interested in it. Please visit their website for more information.
3:30-5:30 pm
This is a bus tour; no walking is involved. The bus will pick up and drop off at Swissôtel. The tour is in English. Must be age 14 or older to participate.
Capacity: 43
Cost: $37.00 per person
Wednesday, July 12
Update: Unfortunately, this companion activity has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However, Pizzeria Uno still offers this class daily to the general public, so you may register with them individually if you are interested. Please visit their website for more information.
8:45-10:45 am
Learn to make real Chicago-style deep dish pizza!
You may walk (0.7 miles/~15 mins) or use public transportation to get from Swissôtel to Pizzeria Uno. The tour is in English. A pizza lunch with salad and drinks is included.
Capacity: 55
Cost: $37.00 per person
Afternoon
Home of the World Champion Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team!
This is a walking tour. The tour is in English.
Please visit the IRRMA registration desk at the Swissôtel if you are interested in participating.