Partners Tours and Events
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay, WI
Yerkes Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on fifty acres of land in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. The observatory, often called “the birthplace of modern astrophysics”, was founded in 1892 by astronomer George Ellery Hale and financed by businessman Charles T. Yerkes. It represented a shift in the thinking about observatories, from their being mere housing for telescopes and observers, to the early-20th-century concept of observation equipment integrated with laboratory space for physics and chemistry analysis, thus the creation of “astrophysics.”
Today, Yerkes remains unsurpassed as the world’s largest refracting telescope and one of the most powerful telescopes available to the general public.
This will be a 90-minute guided tour of the observatory, with time to explore the grounds and gift shop.
Pier 290 Restaurant
Williams Bay, WI
Partners will enjoy a relaxing lunch on the Upper Deck of this lakeside venue, overlooking spectacular views of Lake Geneva.
Black Point Estate and Gardens Tour
Lake Geneva, WI
Enjoy a look inside this 19th-century mansion and estate on the shores of Lake Geneva in Wisconsin! Black Point Estate was built as a summer home for Chicago beer baron Conrad Seipp in 1888. It is considered one of the finest examples of period Queen Anne architecture and Victorian furniture in the Midwest, and one of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva. This will be a 90-minute guided walking tour through the mansion.
Skydeck Chicago in Willis Tower
Chicago, IL
Experience jaw dropping views from the top of Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower spanning throughout Chicago and (on a clear day) up to four states! Feel the most unique and exciting perspective Chicago has to offer! Only 1.5″ of glass will separate you and 103 floors below on The Ledge – glass floored balconies perched 4.3 feet outside of Willis Tower.
Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
Millennium Park is a public park in downtown Chicago and a can’t-miss attraction for any Chicago visit. The lakefront campus is home to the iconic Cloud Gate statue (aka “The Bean”), interactive fountains, tranquil gardens, free events, public art, skating rinks, rock climbing, and plenty of green space.
Partners will enjoy lunch at the Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant in Millennium Park.
Untouchable’s Mob Tour
Chicago, IL
Chicago in the 1920s and 30s was a major center of organized crime, speakeasies and gangsters.
This 2-hour bus tour through the streets of downtown Chicago, will be led by a guide who takes on the persona of a 1920’s gangster and will present an account of the gangster crimes and activities that were going on in Chicago during the Prohibition Era (1920s and ’30s).
You will learn about the exploits of gangsters Al Capone, “Bugs” Moran, notorious bank robber John Dillinger, and the rest of the boys on this unforgettable Chicago crime tour! Some famous sites to be visited are: the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the Biograph Theatre, and Holy Name Cathedral.
This will be a fun and entertaining bus tour event.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio Tour
Oak Park, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright Sr. was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures in the U.S. over a period of 70 years. Frank Lloyd Wright’s first home and studio (1889-1909) in Oak Park, Illinois, was the birthplace of an architectural revolution. Wright used his home to explore design concepts that contained the seeds of his architectural philosophy. In his adjacent studio, Wright and his associates developed a new American architecture – the Prairie style.
This will be a one-hour guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, with a 30-minute outdoor self-guided audio walking tour of the surrounding Historic District and framed homes Wright designed.
Long Grove Village
Long Grove, IL
Long Grove, Illinois, is a small village approximately 35 miles from Chicago, noted as Illinois’ oldest historic district. Surrounded by the charm of a small town, this little village retains all the character of its original farming community roots, with historic buildings, cobblestone walks and flowering gardens, set in a secluded rural atmosphere.
Partners will enjoy a few hours of (on-your-own) exploring the unique boutique shops along the street and lunch. Be sure to stop by the original Sock Monkey museum – a must-see collection of the world’s largest handmade sock monkeys, as certified by Guinness World Records.
Chicago River Architectural Boat Tour
Chicago, IL
Experience Chicago’s legendary architecture from the best seat in the house—the river. An experienced tour guide will detail the 130 year long history behind the Chicago skyline, while you enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks. This comprehensive 90-minute boat tour navigates through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River. It’s the one thing everyone tells you to do in Chicago, done right.
Weber Grill Cooking School / Restaurant
Schaumburg IL
Partners will have the unique experience of participating in an interactive cooking class dedicated to the art and skill of cooking on a (charcoal or gas) grill. The “Master Battles” grilling challenge will be led by the professional Weber Grill Cooking School Chef Instructor who will guide teams of Partners through a step-by-step process of preparing an amazing meal. Prizes to be awarded to the best-tasting meal!
Following the cooking class, the Delegates will join the Partners for an American Barbecue (BBQ) lunch.
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