Waterford Lake HS - Chicago 2025

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Thursday May 13: Chicago

Depart Waterford Mott High School on your deluxe motor coaches this morning for Chicago. Upon arrival at your downtown Chicago hotel, meet your Encore Tour Managers, and transfer to a local restaurant to sample some Chicago-style Pizza! Tonight you'll enjoy the first of two visits to Broadway Musicals during your stay! Overnight security is provided at your hotel (D)

Day 2, Friday May 14: Chicago

Enjoy continental breakfast at your hotel , before departing for your Musical Workshop at a local university. Options include Vandercook College of Music (pending final scheduling). After this informative and fun workshop, transfer to the Astor Food Hall for lunch on your own. This afternoon attend an open reherasal of the Chicago Symphony (subject to scheduling) where you'll have the chance to experience a rehearsal and Q&A session with director and musicians first-hand. This evening's highlight is seeing another Broadway musical! Overnight security is provided at your hotel (B,D)

Day 3, Saturday May 15: Chicago

After continental breakfast at your hotel, enjoy an aerial view of Chicago from the top of the Skydeck Chicago, before enjoying lunch on your own at the Time Out Food Hall. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Chicago Museum of Science, before an early dinner at Ed Debevic's or similar. Tonight attend the formal performance of the works you've seen in yesterday's rehearsal. (B,D)

Day 4, Sunday May 16: Departure

After your continental breakfast, it's time for hotel check-out and a few stops before saying goodbye to "The Windy City". Enjoy a visit to the Shedd Aquarium followed by a Group Photo opportunity on the waterfront before lunch on your own at the Chicago French Market. This afternoon collect your luggage and board your buses again for your return drive home. There will be a stop en route for dinner on your own (D)