Go Chicago Card Coming to Windy City This Spring: Smart Card Pass Offers Unlimited Admission to Top Chicago Attractions

Top Chicago Attractions to Participate in Go Chicago Card Program; Smart Destinations Extends its Successful Boston and San Francisco Programs

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Smart Destinations, the premier provider of all-inclusive attraction passes in top U.S. travel destinations, has announced its newest offering: the Go Chicago Card, soon to be available to people interested in Chicago tourism. Smart Destinations plans to release the card in May, with over 20 top Chicago attractions participating. The company will operate a local office to support partners in this market and will actively market Chicago tourism and Chicago travel across the globe through its extensive relationships with domestic and international tour operators and participation in global travel marketing activities.

The Go Chicago Card is an exciting new way for the city to present itself to travelers, and an opportunity for us to expand the channels through which we draw visitors each year. We are pleased to welcome Smart Destinations as they expand into Chicago and become a part of our world-class city," said Brad Lewis, Vice President, Tourism, of the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau.

price. The Go Guidebook is ready-to-travel and includes fun facts about a city, access details, and important local numbers. Distributed through major travel services in 25 countries as well as on the Web, Smart Destinations Go Card is the industrys trusted companion

Go Chicago Card will feature unlimited admission to the finest Chicago attractions including: Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, The New Hancock Observatory, Gray Line of Chicagos famous two-day hop-on/hop-off trolley tour and guided day trips including North Side Tour, South Shore Tour and Inside Chicago: The Grand Tour. The card will also include a Shoreline Sightseeing Skyline Boat Tour and Architectural River Cruise, Chicago Historical Society Museum admission and guided walking tours, admission to the Frederick C. Robie House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a series of walking tours led by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and MORE. Visitors on Chicago tours also receive a FREE full-color pocket guidebook and savings of up to 20% on shopping and dining throughout the city.

The Go Chicago Card will be available for an introductory price starting at $39.00 for a one-day pass. Those planning Chicago travel will be able to purchase the Go Chicago Card online at Go Boston Card and Go San Francisco Card.

Go Cards simplify Chicago tourism for customers, and significantly streamline the process for attractions," said Cecilia Dahl, president of Smart Destinations. Our easy-to-carry card and companion guidebook highlighting local sites let travelers better tailor a visit based on schedules and interests, at a fraction of the price they would normally pay. Visitors will enjoy the Go Chicago Card because it provides them with an easy way to explore the city and to move freely from attraction to attraction without worrying about the cost of admission fees. People actually do and see more because its easy."

Go Card users have been very satisfied with their cards:

Just wanted you to know that we did purchase Go Boston cards on our recent visit to your city and had fun using them. We bought the tickets at the visitors booth in Prudential Center, just like you said we could, and it could not have been any easier! We thoroughly enjoyed the trolley tour and the 'duck tour together and then I had some adventures by myself using the card that I would not have done otherwise. Saved a bit of money, too." Sincerely, J Parker (Go Boston Card customer)

Go Chicago Card At A Glance:
- The Go Chicago Card is a single, easy-to-carry smart card used as a ticket for unlimited admissions to Chicago attractions that eliminates paperwork and coupons.
- Accompanying guidebook lists the included FREE attractions, shops and restaurants that offer exclusive value savings, as well as fun tips and detailed maps for those on Chicago tours.
- Unlimited free admission to 20 + attractions in Chicago.
- Exclusive discounts at restaurants and shopping destinations offered.
- 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7-day passes available.
- Central voucher redemption locations for those traveling on the Chicago attractions package, and key tourist destination points of sale.
   
About Smart Destinations
Smart Destinations is the premier provider of unlimited admission attraction passes in major U.S. travel destinations. Smart Destinations Go Card offers simplified access to dozens of attractions to individuals, couples and families, for one fixed per day" price. The Go Guidebook is ready-to-travel and includes fun facts about a city, access details, and important local numbers. Distributed through major travel services in 25 countries as well as on the Web, Smart Destinations Go Card is the industrys trusted companion" for the best a city has to offer at an unbeatable price point. For more information on program participation, the company and its Go Cards, visit www.GoCardUSA.com or call 617-742-5950.

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