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Chicago Adventure: 6 Days of Fun and Exploration

TONY MOJICA

TONY MOJICA

23 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant city of Chicago. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and stunning architecture that will leave you in awe. Join us as we explore the Lincoln Park Zoo, 360 CHICAGO, Cloud Gate, and Skydeck Chicago on Day 1, followed by a visit to the Adler Planetarium, Museum Campus, and Chicago Cultural Center on Day 2. Dive into the wonders of the Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum on Day 3, and stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk, DuSable Bridge, and The Chicago Theatre on Day 4. Day 5 takes us to the Brookfield Zoo, Willis Tower, and Crown Fountain, while Day 6 is dedicated to the magnificent Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Windy City!

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$125

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$ 25

Lincoln Park Zoo
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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360 CHICAGO
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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$63
12 - 15 min

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Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$63
13 - 16 min

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Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
No time set
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$88

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$ 5

Adler Planetarium
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$88
9 - 14 min

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Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Chicago Cultural Center
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Wrigley Building
Beloved 1924 addition to the city skyline, whose clock tower stands 425 ft above street level.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$163

Shedd Aquarium
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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$100
5 - 8 min

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Field Museum
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
Day 4
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$75

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$ 5

Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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DuSable Bridge
Long-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$75
6 - 8 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$143

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$ 20

Brookfield Zoo
Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
30 - 36 min

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Willis Tower
Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$63
6 - 8 min

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Crown Fountain
Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Museum of Broadcast Communications
Thousands of historic radio & TV programs plus commercials comprise this 4-floor museum.
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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American Writers Museum
Modern literary center with immersive displays on famed writers like Emily Dickinson & Jack Kerouac.
No time set
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$30
6 - 8 min

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Museum of Contemporary Photography
Museum offering programs & events, with a U.S.-focused permanent collection & rotating exhibits.
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 min

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City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
Chicago-focused gallery, specializing in photos, inside a 19th-century Gothic limestone landmark.
No time set
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Free
Day 6
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$139

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$ 5

The Art Institute of Chicago
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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$64
15 - 18 min

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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$75

Budget breakdown: $792 In total

Activities & Food:$732
Transport:$60