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Click here for a complete list of current attractions included with the Chicago Explorer Pass Frequently Asked Questions Is this just a discount card? Will I still need to buy tickets? No. Passes include admission to each attraction; no need to pay anything at the gate. Some attractions may offer upgrades or special exhibits for an additional fee. Do I need to choose my attractions in advance? Nope, choose as you go. The pass is good for any combination of the number of attractions you purchased. My child is under 3 years old. Can I get them a Chicago Explorer Pass? Child Passes are recommended for children ages 3-12. Many attractions offer free admission for younger children. Please consult the attraction websites for more details. How will I get my pass? Delivered via E-mail: Printable and Smartphone Versions How do I activate my pass? Easy: simply visit your first attraction! Is the pass valid all day? You bet! Feel free to visit the attractions any time of the day as long as they are open or operating. What is your refund policy? Our Risk Free Guarantee gives you one year from your purchase date to return any non-activated passes for a full refund. How much will I save? Compare the price of the pass to the gate prices of the attractions you want to visit to see how much you can save. Many customers save 40%. We give you the flexibility to create your own itinerary and choose the attractions you want to visit depending on your interests. Can I visit an attraction more than once? No. Your pass includes only one visit per attraction. Does a Chicago Explorer Pass expire? Yes. You have one year from the date of purchase to begin using your pass. After one year, it will expire. After activated, you’ll have 30 days to use your pass. Do I need to make reservations to visit the attractions? Attractions that require a reservation will display a symbol on the guidebook page. Some attractions require a credit card to hold a reservation. In these cases, your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up for your reservation. What’s the catch? There’s no catch. Chicago Explorer Pass has a partnership with all of the participating attractions to make your visit to Chicago as memorable as possible and to help you save time and money. Can I share my pass with a friend or sell it? No. The Chicago Explorer Pass is non-transferrable and may not be re-sold. What happens if an attraction is closed or a tour is cancelled due to weather or other problem? While we do our best to ensure that all attractions are available, events happen that are out of our control. The great thing about a Chicago Explorer Pass is that there are so many attractions to choose from. If an attraction is closed, or cannot be visited for some reason, we know you'll find a fun alternative in your guidebook! SHEDD AQUARIUM EXHIBITS AMPHIBIANS! Get ready for a toadally ribbiting experience! Shedd’s new special exhibit, Amphibians, included with admission. In Amphibians, you’ll meet 40 species of frogs, salamanders and rarely seen caecilians. Learn how amphibians’ lives are full of change, from their life cycles to their adaptations to live in nearly every environment on Earth. Find out how too much change can spell trouble for amphibians — and how you can help them cope with big changes in our world today! Waters of the World Travel the world in 80 habitats. Dive into Oceans, from coastal kelp forests to the seafloor. Explore the self-contained ecosystems of Islands and Lakes. Visit Rivers—big and small—and learn more about our local waters in the new At Home on the Great Lakes exhibit. Meet hundreds of amazing animals, from tiny mantella frogsto a a giant octopus, from a Grand Cayman blue iguana to Nile knifefish, and from moon jellies to sea stars. We even have map turtles, in case you get lost. Caribbean Reef Take a 360-degree tour of an underwater reef community. Follow a green sea turtle. Peek at a moray eel in a rocky crevice. Watch regal rays glide by. Get eye-to-eye with parrot fish and sharks. Visit Caribbean Reef, Shedd’s award-winning 90,000-gallon circular habitat in the grand rotunda. Amazon Rising Take an exotic journey in the Amazon, home to one-third of all living things. Watch out for anacondas and piranhas, spiders, rays and a camouflaged caiman. In churning river channels, still lakes and even flooded treetops look for tetras, turtles and fruit-eating fish called tambaqui. See how the region’s animals, plants and people adapt to the water’s dramatic annual rise and fall. Abbott Oceanarium The Abbott Oceanarium immerses you in the vibrant coastal ecosystem of beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea otters and sea lions. You’ll also find a host of fishes and invertebrates that make their homes where freshwater flows into the ocean or where tides turn seascapes to landscapes and back again each day. Use our self-guided map to discover how animals are linked to each other, their homes and you. Polar Play Zone Kids have a place at Shedd that they can call their own—Polar Play Zone. It’s cool as ice and twice as nice! The penguins think so, too. Play! Splash! Pretend! What would you like to be? A sleek sliding penguin? A deep-sea explorer? How about both? In Polar Play Zone, you can slip into a penguin suit and try being a bird in the Icy South play area. From there, head to the Icy North to explore the belugas’ Arctic waters in a kid-sized submarine. Don’t forget to shake hands—or is it arms?—with colorful sea stars in the touch pools. In Polar Play Zone, you’ll learn about polar opposites—big and small, fast and slow, shallow and deep, even north and south—while you play. The Oceanarium Aquatic Presentation is included however based on available seating and remaining show times at the time of guest arrival. (2018 Aquatic Presentation Schedule) Stingray Touch (seasonal experience) is included. Open late May through October. 4D Experience is not included however the 4D experience tickets may be purchased at the theatre for $3.00 per -person Pets are not allowed in the aquarium
Spirit of Norfolk - Lunch Cruise
The Executive Chef and galley staff prepare a distinctive menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts on board daily, complemented perfectly by the comprehensive wine list.
A waiter will take your individual appetizer, entree and dessert menu choices after your party is seated. You may request that your lunch be served immediately or that your meal be served at a more leisurely pace.
Lunch Buffet Menu*
SALADS
Organic Mixed Field Greens
Red Onions | Grape Tomatoes | Cucumbers | Shredded Carrots |
Corn | Herb Croutons | Ranch Dressing | Low-Fat Italian Dressing
Organic Spinach & Kale Salad
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Red Bell Peppers |
Red Onions | Lemon & Oregano Dressing
Roasted Red Beet Salad
Pickled Shallots | Fresh Mint | Italian Parsley
Mediterranean Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Scallions | Plum Tomatoes | Cumin & Paprika Vinaigrette
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VEGETABLE, POTATOES & PASTA
Roasted Broccoli Florets
Toasted Garlic | Chili Flakes
Creamed Corn & Cheddar Cheese Casserole
Green Chilies | Scallions | Fresh Cilantro
Baked Ziti Pasta
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Mozzarella | Cheese Spinach Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes | Roasted Garlic
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ENTRÉES
Oven Baked Atlantic Cod Filet
Tomato, Shallot & Caper Sauce
Honey & Sesame Chicken
Scallions | Fresno Chilies
Whole-Roasted Pork Loin
Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce
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DESSERT BUFFET
Seasonal Fruit
Lemon Pound Cake & Strawberries
Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce
Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
*Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
*Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
Brunch Buffet Menu*
EARLY RISERS
Seasonal Fruit
Watermelon | Pineapple | Cantaloupe Melon | Seasonal Berries
Breakfast Pastries
Muffins | Bagels | Fruit Preserves | Butter
Scrambled Eggs
American Cheddar Cheese | Roma Tomatoes | Chives
Breakfast Meats
Applewood Smoked Bacon | Sweet Maple Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Caramelized Onions | Red & Green Bell Peppers
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LATE RISERS
Organic Mixed Field Greens
Smoked Bacon | Grape Tomatoes | English Cucumbers | Carrots | Corn | American Cheddar Cheese | Herb Croutons
House-Made Ranch Dressing | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Low-Fat Italian Dressing
Roasted Red Beet Salad
Pickled Shallots | Fresh Mint | Italian Parsley
Mediterranean Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Scallions | Plum Tomatoes | Cumin & Paprika Vinaigrette
Roasted Broccoli Florets
Toasted Garlic | Chili Flakes
Baked Ziti Pasta
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | Spinach & Garlic Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes | Roasted Garlic
Oven Baked Atlantic Cod Filet
Tomato, Shallot & Caper Sauce
Honey & Sesame Chicken
Scallions | Fresno Chilies
Hand-Carved, Slow-Roasted Strip Loin
Spirit Signature Spice Rub | Horseradish Crème | Au Jus
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DESSERTS
Seasonal Fruit
Lemon Pound Cake & Strawberries
Vanilla Bean Mousse & Rasberry Sauce
Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
*Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
*Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
NEW: Obélix is launching a new attraction: Whirl around on board the Discobélix, the new whirling attraction! Welcome to the sacred and wonderful Olympia with its temple to Zeus as well as the statue of the god by Phidias, one of the seven wonders of the world. As we all know, the exploits of Astérix, Obélix and the whole of the Gallic village still echo throughout the ancient city of Olympia! As the magic potion had a permanent effect on Obélix, he was not able to take part in the events, which didn't stop him from setting himself a few sporting challenges in secret, which visitors to Parc Astérix will be able to try out from April 2016. Obélix invites you test out a unique experience on board a giant disk! WHIRL AROUND ON THE DISCOBÉLIX, THE NEW WHIRLING ATTRACTION! PARC ASTERIX: 25 YEARS OF GAULISH FUN! Come and discover a brand new area in the heart of the park: The Forest of Idéfix! To make sure that our guests enjoy this event as much as possible, we will make sure that there is an endless supply of fun and excitement! With Idéfix and his friends, you can discover the crazy inventions of the Druids: 5 new attractions for all Petibonums, 2 play areas and some specially concocted surprises for young Gauls to 6 themed worlds that are bursting with humour Dive into a comic strip world at the heart of the Gaulish Village; explore the Roman Empire and sign up to join the legion; escape to Egypt, with Asterix and the obelisks, and uncover the wonders of Ancient Greece; put your courage to the test as you take on the Vikings and travel back through time along the streets of Paris, from Middle-Ages to the XIX Century. 35 attractions and countless sensations Throughout your journey, the park’s mad-cap attractions will never fail to surprise OzIris, the famous new Pharaoh themed ride, is thrilling and breathtaking, Goudurix, is an impressive rollercoaster that turns you upside down no less than seven times, Menhir Express with its big splash down, le Défi de César, the incredible adventure where you become the hero, Tonnerre de Zeus, one of the largest rollercoasters in Europe… And don’t forget the fun new area at the very centre of the park, with 5 attractions dedicated to young Gauls, to be shared with the whole family! 3 major live shows that provide a torrent of emotionsAstonishing aquatic choreography from the dolphins at the Théâtre de Poséidon, acrobatics and irreverence from the Roman Legion in the Arena, humour, suspense and special effects at « Main Basse sur La Joconde », unexpected street performances… NOTE : *A check of the age of the child can be made, the child must have an ID to prove his age. The free ticket combined to the paying tickets are only valid the same day. Offer can not be used with other promotional offers or discount. Non-refundable tickets. © 2015 Les éditions Albert René / Goscinny-Uderzo
Red Route: 1 13 Upper O'Connell Street 2 Nassau Street 3 Leinster Street 4 National Art Gallery 5 Merrion Square 6 Stephen's Green 7 College Green 8 Dame Street / Temple Bar 9 Dame Street / Dublin Castle 10 Christ Church Cathedral 11 St. Patrick's Cathedral 12 High Street 13 Guinness Storehouse 14 Pearse Lyons 15 Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA 16 Kilmainham Gaol 17 Memorial Gardens 18 Heuston Station 19 Parkgate Street West 20 Phoenix Park 21 Parkgate Street East 22 National Museum of Decorative Arts & History 23 Arran Quay 24 Smithfield Square 25 Bachelor's Walk 26 Parnell Square North Blue Route: 1 13 Upper O'Connell Street 4 National Art Gallery 5 Merrion Square 6 Stephen's Green 7 College Green 8 Dame Street / Temple Bar 9 Dame Street / Dublin Castle 10 Christ Church Cathedral 11 St. Patrick's Cathedral 13 Guinness Storehouse 14 Pearse Lyons 15 Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA 16 Kilmainham Gaol 17 Memorial Gardens 18 Heuston Station 22 National Museum of Decorative Arts & History 23 Arran Quay 27 Abbey Street 28 Abbey Street / Abbey Theatre 29 CHQ Dublin 30 Samuel Beckett Bridge 31 Cardiff Lane 32 Teelings Whiskey Distillery 33 St Michan's Church 34 Brian Boru Pub 35 Glasnevin Cemetery 36 Croke Park 37 Mountjoy Square
Go San Francisco Card features UNLIMITED admission to OVER 45 Attractions in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area for one low price. FREE admission to over 45 top attractions, including SFMOMA, Historic Cable Car ride, Deluxe Wine Country Tour, Legion of Honor, Golden Gate Bay Cruise®, Monterey & Carmel Tour, California Academy of Sciences – Steinhart Aquarium, Asian Art Museum, Six Flags Marine World, Exploratorium, wineries, historic sites, botanical gardens, and MORE …… Plus, a 148-page guidebook and 50-20% value added savings on shopping, dining, and tour services or.. Unlimited admission to over 45 top San Francisco Bay Area attractions, including SFMOMA, Historic Cable Car ride, Monterey & Carmel Tour, Legion of Honor, Golden Gate Bay Cruise®, California Academy of Sciences – Steinhart Aquarium, wineries, historic sites, botanical gardens, and more. Plus, a 148-page guidebook and 50-20% value added savings on shopping, dining, and tour services. How it Works It's easy as 1-2-FREE 1. Go to a participating attraction, restaurant or shop. 2. Present Go San Francisco Card™. 3. Admission is granted to the attraction (no cash changes hands) or get a discount automatically. The Go San Francisco Card™ guidebook makes it easy to find every participating attraction, restaurant, shop and historic point of interest in and around San Francisco. The Go San Francisco Card™ comes in 1, 2, 3 or 5 day increments. The card is activated the first time you use it. It is then valid for that day the remaining number of days purchased within a 14 day period. Benefits Value, Choice, Flexibility and Savings The Go San Francisco Card™ includes over $250.00 in FREE admissions. Go to as many attractions as you like and enjoy them all for one low price. Because all the attractions are included you can change you itinerary at any time. If you are in a group, you can split up and meet later. Use the handy 124 page guidebook to plan your itinerary before you arrive and make the most of your visit. Save up to 20% on shopping, dining and services all over the city.
Zoo Miami is the ideal place for an individual, a couple, or an entire family to spend a day. As a matter of fact, visitors can travel the world in one day! They will visit Africa, Asia, the Amazon, and Australia. Zoo Miami consists of 340 developed acres with more than 3,000 animals and over 1,200 plants and trees. Guests can feed giraffes, parrots, and a rhino; ride a camel; have animal encounters; meet the keepers during scheduled Meet the Zookeeper talks throughout the day; and much more. Zoo Miami has food and drink concession stands throughout and a beautiful gift shop where you can buy that special memento that will bring back wonderful memories of Zoo Miami! ZOO MIAMI EXHIBITS AMAZON & BEYOND The 27-acre, $50 million dollar Amazon and Beyond exhibit showcases Tropical American animals such as jaguars, the largest cats in the western hemisphere; giant river otters, which can grow up to six feet long; anacondas, the mightiest snakes on earth; and harpy eagles with talons the size of grizzly bear claws. A 48,000-gallon aquarium will give visitors of being in the Amazon as the water rises above head level. Surrounded by the Village Plaza, there are three areas: the Cloud Forest, Amazon Forest, and Atlantic Forest that house more than 600 animals from the region. Throughout the forests, children can have fun in animal-inspired playgrounds and the Fiesta Children’s Fountain, a fun area that shoots out water from a motion-sensor grid. An eating concession and gift shop are located in the Fiesta Village for patrons’ convenience. ASIA Hear the exotic sounds of wild Asia as you enter Asian River Life and encounter the small-clawed river otters, clouded leopards, and Asian water monitors. Don’t miss The Falcon Batchelor Komodo Dragon Encounter that houses the largest, most powerful lizards on earth from the island of Komodo. These ancient beasts, the national treasure of Indonesia, reach nearly 10 feet in length and weigh up to 300 pounds. Among the spectacular temple ruins of Angkor Wat from Cambodia prowl the powerful, majestic Sumatran tigers. The Kaziranga Camp Rhino Encounter allows visitors to feed an endangered Greater One-horned Indian rhino. Don’t miss seeing these incredible animals! THE AMERICAN BANKERS FAMILY AVIARY, WINGS OF ASIA Proclaimed a "best bet" by Sky Magazine and "unrivaled" by American Way Magazine, the American Bankers Family Aviary, Wings of Asia, the largest Asian-themed aviary in the Western hemisphere houses exotic, rare and endangered Asian birds representing about 85 species of more than 350 birds, including brilliantly colored pheasants, hornbills and pigeons, who show off their shimmering, iridescent plumage in a large, lush free-flight enclosure that provides the birds unencumbered flight. Tiny and large birds swoop overhead, perch on branches and even strut and stroll right by the visitor. Aquatic birds can be observed swimming above and below water from the air-conditioned Observation Center, and from behind two waterfalls from the Potamkin Conservation Center. The air is alive with beautiful bird songs, trickling brooks and five waterfalls. The Avian Dinosaur Connection Did you know that Tyrannosaurus Rex is a relative of the tiny mandarin duck? It is believed that dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago. Although the magnificent T-Rex and agile velociraptor are no longer roaming our planet, many scientists believe there is one lineage of dinosaur thriving today. We call them birds. Visitors are encouraged to learn about the similarities and relationships between birds and dinosaurs in the pre-flight area in the Wings of Asia Temple Building. AFRICA Embark upon an African safari to observe gerenuk, pygmy hippos, giant eland, and Greater kudu. Reticulated giraffes, ostriches, Grant’s zebras and gazelles graze together on the African Plains. See the most beautiful eyelashes in nature up close while hand-feeding the giraffes at the Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station. Experience the forests of the Dark Continent as you encounter the family life of the powerful silverback lowland gorillas and the chimpanzees. Many other fascinating animals are to be discovered in Africa, including the critically endangered Black rhinoceros, whimsical wart hogs, Cape hunting dogs, okapi, and the threatened elephants. THE AMERICAS Meet the Andean condors, squirrel and howler monkeys, emerald tree boas, poison dart frogs, Cuban crocodiles, and Orinoco crocodiles from Central and South America. Iguanas, white lip anoles, and caiman lizards also lurk about. Giant Galápagos tortoises from Ecuador will amaze you. AUSTRALIA An international safari is not complete without a trip Down Under. Meet New Guinea’s singing dogs and Australia’s Matschie’s tree kangaroos, emu, and koalas. Visitors will also enjoy handfeeding parakeets, cockatiels and rosellas at Wings Down Under: A Parrot Feeding Adventure. DR. WILDE’S WORLD Dr. Wilde’s World provides hands-on interactive exhibits in a magnificent air-conditioned gallery. More than just displays to look at, this air-conditioned 7,000-square-foot exhibit invites visitors to touch and investigate a wide variety of artifacts and unique specimens. When searching for tiny marvels through a microscope, the adventures at Dr. Wilde’s World are sure to engage the explorer in all of us! A beautifully landscaped plaza that comes to life with large sculptures of animals from river habitats around the world surrounds the museum. Sounds of birds, insects and the river animals fill the air. Traveling exhibits included The World of Giant Insects, The Scoop on Poop, Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly, Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall, and National Geographic’s Crittercam: The World Through Animal Eyes During Halloween, the museum turns into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, which will make you scream with unparalleled chills and thrills. THE CHILDREN’S ZOO The Children’s Zoo is home to Humpy’s Camel Rides, which allow zoo visitors to sit high atop a graceful camel. Riders experience the traditional form of transportation used by the desert people of Africa and Asia for thousands of years. The South African meerkats are a show all unto themselves, and visitors can get a fun-filled, close-up view as these animals dig their tunnels, stand sentry and frolic together. Beautiful butterflies busily pollinate the flowers and shade trees in the Butterfly Garden where you can observe the stages of development in the life of a butterfly. Kids of all ages enjoy the Wildlife Conservation Carousel with 30 handcrafted replicas of endangered animals. Animal Tales shows feature local and exotic wildlife. And the Wacky Barn, allows guests to pet and feed sheep, miniature horses, goats, alpaca, and many more farm animals. Zoo Miami’s upcoming Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit will showcase some of our state’s most amazing and treasured natural wonders to our more than one million yearly visitors. Opening in 2016, Florida: Mission Everglades will immerse visitors in native Florida ecosystems including the Everglades, pine rock lands and coastal habitats. Signature Florida species represented may include the Florida panther, flamingos, wood storks, bald eagle, herons, pelicans, black bear, crocodiles, alligators, bay and coastal fishes, and all five of Florida’s native venomous snakes. Florida: Mission Everglades will celebrate our state’s incredible diversity and the zoo’s unique ability to deliver an unparalleled experience. This exhibit will give us an opportunity to showcase our commitment to wildlife conservation and our belief that one of the greatest legacies we can leave future generations is the opportunity to experience nature as close to its original pristine state as possible.