The Marcus Corporation (ticker: MCS, exchange: New York Stock Exchange) News Release - 8/30/2005
EXPLORE SHEDD AQUARIUM! PACKAGE NOW AVAILABE FOR $199
AT THE NEW FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON CHICAGO DOWNTOWN
CHICAGO (August 30, 2005) – Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile(630 N. Rush St.) offers leisure travelers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy one of Chicago’s most renowned tourist destinations with its new Explore Shedd Aquarium package, starting at $199.00 Ideal for families, this package includes an overnight stay in a superior guestroom; two VIP passes to Shedd Aquarium and a plush stuffed animal of “Nickel” – the Aquarium’s Green Sea Turtle.

Opened in 1930, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is the world’s largest indoor aquarium housing nearly 20,000 aquatic animals. Nickel is the Aquarium’s rehabilitated Green Sea Turtle who was rescued after a boat strike in 1998 off the coast of Florida. Upon the Turtle’s arrival at Shedd Aquarium, the staff discovered that the she had a coin lodged in her esophagus. The Aquarium’s veterinarians removed the coin, discovered that it was a1975-nickel and from then on she has been known as Nickel.

“We just loved the story of Nickel’s rescue and wanted to create a package that offers an affordable opportunity to visit Shedd Aquarium and enjoy a trip to Chicago,” explains Director of Sales Carol Lobaito.

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile is located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile shopping district and minutes from Chicago’s Museum Campus – home to the Shedd Aquarium. Hotel visitors will enjoy the large, indoor swimming pool and hot tub; outdoor sun deck; fitness center; signature Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort beds, and the Hotel’s Breakfast Restaurant, Chicago's, offering two delectable buffet choices at great prices; including tableside service from the hotel's "breakfast concierge”.

To reserve the Explore Shedd Aquarium! package, please call hotel reservations at 888-627-7088 or visit the Web site: www.fourpointschicago.com. Rates begin at $199, exclusive of tax and are subject to availability.

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile features friendly, sophisticated service; 226 affordable, well-appointed guestrooms (including 130 suites); high-tech meeting rooms; well-equipped fitness room; indoor swimming pool and a landscaped outdoor patio on the 5th floor. For additional information on Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, please visit the Web site at www.fourpointschicago.com or call (312) 981-6600.

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