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Slave Haven Underground Railroad At one time, Cotton truly was King in Memphis. For hundreds of years, African people were rounded up and shipped like livestock across the seas to America, sold into the booming slave trade that ensured the Delta’s cash crops were planted, tended and harvested; the city of Memphis rapidly became Tennessee’s…

Davies Manor Plantation Student groups on Memphis holiday will truly enjoy a stop by historic Davies Manor Plantation, site of the oldest family home in Shelby County, Tennessee. Tours begin with a short familiarization video and usher guests through the furnished log home, around the grounds teeming with wildlife and through a series of carefully…

Peabody Hotel Ducks Student groups traveling to the birthplace of the blues will definitely enjoy partaking of this whimsical and entertaining Memphis area tradition – which started at the Peabody Hotel back in 1933 when Frank Schutt, general manager of the hotel, returned from a hunting trip in Arkansas. A group of his buddies, likely…

Stax Museum of American Soul Student groups exploring the best of Memphis won’t want to miss a visit to this fabulous Tennessee attraction! Founded on McLemore Avenue as Satellite Records in 1957, Memphis-based Stax records went bankrupt in 1976; the legendary studio and label that signed young musical phenomenon Otis Redding and released his first…

360 Chicago Rising high above the Chicago skyline, reaching 1,000 feet into the clouds, is a full immersion 360-degree view of the city below at the John Hancock Observatory, now 360 Chicago. For the best-unimpeded views of downtown Chicago, Lake Michigan, and four neighboring states, 360 Chicago is your perfect destination. From high above you…

Northwestern University Northwestern University in Chicago offers incredible informational tours, school-specific programs, and observation of classes for prospective students and groups. Begin in the Undergraduate Admissions Office and participate in an optional information session provided by the admission staff. During the session, students will learn about student life, the university’s six undergraduate schools, the application…

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Money Museum The Federal Reserve Visitor Center is located in Chicago, Illinois, within the Federal Reserve Bank (1 of 12 in the US). Here students can take part in educational programs and visit the Money Museum, a fun and interactive learning center for students of all ages. Featured exhibits within…

Columbia College Located in Chicago, Columbia College offers campus tours to prospective students. If students are searching for a unique college experience, Columbia College will make their dreams become a reality. Led by current Columbia College students, the tour allows student groups the opportunity to speak with the Admissions staff, learn about the campus history and…

The Adler Planetarium Cities are notoriously horrible locations for stargazing because of light pollution clouding the atmosphere and blocking our view of the stars. The exception to this is the Adler Planetarium, a premier astronomy facility with incredible exhibitions and beautifully choreographed film showings on astronomy topics. Located conveniently in Grant Park near the Shedd…

Cloud Gate Cloud Gate is a well-known sculpture located in Chicago, Illinois. Oftentimes referred to as ‘The Bean’ due to its bean-like appearance, this sculpture sits inside the very popular Millennium Park. It was created by British artist Anish Kapoor. Cloud Gate is Anish Kapoor’s first outdoor work to be installed in the United States….

The Magnificent Mile One of the country’s top shopping districts, Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is an entertainment avenue with everything from fine dining to luxury shopping, museums, theater, and more. Comparable to New York’s 5th Avenue and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, the Magnificent Mile is a one-stop wonder for any budget and all tastes. Those…