SuperConference 2017 Optional Activities Guide
Sign up for any of the following optional activities by updating your SuperConference Registration.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Optional Pre-SuperConference Tour – Biosphere 2
There's only one Biosphere 2! Experience Biosphere 2 and find out for yourself why Time Life Books named it "One of the 50 must-see wonders of the world!" Visitors from around the world journey here to explore Earth's largest living research center studying the environment and the future of our planet. A uniquely built indoor trail system allows visitors to explore the tropical rainforest, savanna, coastal fog desert and million-gallon ocean -- all within Biosphere 2's 6500 panels of glass! Knowledgeable tour guides take you on this adventure and present the history, current programs, research and unprecedented vision using this engineering marvel. Also, don't miss our feature films, multimedia displays, bookstore and cafe.
Itinerary
| Start | 8:00 am Assemble in Lobby |
| End | 12:00 pm Return to Hotel |
| Total Length of Activity | 4 hours |
| Attire | Comfortable clothing and walking shoes |
| Includes | Round trip transportation, entrance fee, and guided tour |
| Cost | $65 Per Person |
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Welcome Dinner – Wild West BBQ at Old Tucson
Instead of "dinner on your own," why not get your SuperConference 2017 experience off to a great start? Please join us for our offsite dinner immediately following the Welcome Reception.
Old Tucson is where the spirit of the old west comes alive! Southern Arizona's one-of-a-kind wild west attraction features live action stunt shows, live entertainment and a great BBQ dinner. Step back in time as you make your way through town, walking the same streets made famous by movie legends such as John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Elizabeth Taylor, Steve Martin, Sharon Stone and more! Home to more than 400 films and commercial productions, Old Tucson remains the region's premier film location. Experience the diversity of our Native American and other cultural ancestry through our living history programs celebrating life in the Arizona Sonora Desert region during Arizona's Territorial Period.
This hot area attraction will be closed to the general public for our Welcome Dinner. There will be live entertainment, including a stunt show, just for ATI. There will be a cash bar available. Transportation is available and will be running on a loop, so if you choose not to stay late you will be able to hop on a shuttle back to the Resort. Old Tucson is approximately 20 minutes from the JW Marriott.
| Start | 6:30 pm |
| Dinner Ticket | $75 Per Person |
| Round Trip Transportation | $20 Per Person. If you have your own transportation, you are welcome to drive on your own. Parking is free. |
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Optional SuperConference Event – Create-your-own Organic Skin Care Set
Learn about healthy organic skin care while you create your own custom gift set derived from scents of the desert and more. Select a fragrance combination with personal appeal and blend it into an array of skin care products.
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Optional SuperConference Tour – Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
This renowned combination zoo, natural history museum, botanical garden and art gallery reflects the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, featuring wildlife such as coyotes, bears and mountain lions in their natural settings and two aviaries; one for hummingbirds and the other for various desert birds.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a glimpse of the local scenery and wildlife. We will have a guide for this tour, but you are free to break away from the group if you choose – just don’t miss the bus ride back to the resort.
Itinerary
| Start | 12:45 pm Assemble Outside Ballroom |
| End | 5:00 pm Return to Hotel |
| Total Length of Activity | 4 hours |
| Attire | Comfortable clothing, sunscreen and walking shoes |
| Includes | Round trip transportation, gourmet boxed lunch, entrance fee, and guided tour |
| Cost | $65 Per Person |
Optional SuperConference Tour – Pima Air & Space Museum
The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government funded aviation and space museums in the world. Featuring over 300 historical aircrafts, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner. Sitting on 80 acres, the museum has grown immensely over the past 40 years and today encompasses eight indoor exhibit hangars (two dedicated to WWII).
This tour will begin with a guided bus tour of the outdoor exhibit and then you will be free to walk through the hangers on your own or join in on one of the guided walking tours.
Itinerary
| Start | 12:45 pm Assemble Outside Ballroom |
| End | 5:00 pm Return to Hotel |
| Total Length of Activity | 4 hours |
| Attire | Comfortable clothing, sunscreen and walking shoes |
| Includes | Round trip transportation, gourmet boxed lunch, entrance fee, and guided tour |
| Cost | $65 Per Person |