10 Days in the Windy City!

Miguel Aragones

8 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic journey through the vibrant streets of Chicago! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, breathtaking architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine of the Windy City!

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Theatrical Delights and Artistic Wonders

$150

French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$150

5 - 8 min

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Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Parks, Reflections, and Joyful Fountains

24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Bridges, Contemporary Art, and Pier Fun

$75

$ 10

Long-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

9 - 11 min

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Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Baseball Fever and Majestic Fountains

$528

$ 10

Ivy-clad walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to the 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$528

17 - 21 min

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Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Spiritual Serenity and Playful Discoveries

$75

$ 10

Baha'i temple, one of 8 in the world, featuring a 135-ft white-stone dome completed in 1953.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

49 - 59 min

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Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

Day 6Sky-High Thrills and Panoramic Views

$250

$ 10

Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$125

16 - 20 min

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Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000ft up.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$125

Day 7Unleash Your Inner Scientist

$150

Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$150

Day 8Artistic Masterpieces and Skyline Splendor

$253

$ 10

Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$128

7 - 9 min

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103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$125

Day 9Dive into Aquatic Wonders

$200

State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$200

Day 10History Unveiled in the Heart of the City

$125

State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$125

10 - 15 min

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312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1856 In total

Activities & Food:$1806

Transport:$50