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A Week in Chicago: Exploring the Best of the Windy City

Stephanie Santiago

Stephanie Santiago

9 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Chicago, where we'll visit iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant city life.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$84

Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Yolk
YOLK, created by founder Taki Kastanis in 2006, has evolved into Chicago's #1 breakfast hot spot. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EatYolk #EatYolk
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
Day 2
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$199

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$ 8

Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$94
8 - 10 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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The Gage
We invite you to savor our delicious, upscale comfort food, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys while enjoying the relaxing ambience of our vintage decor.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$105
Day 3
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$234

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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$150
12 - 18 min

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Yolk
YOLK, created by founder Taki Kastanis in 2006, has evolved into Chicago's #1 breakfast hot spot. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EatYolk #EatYolk
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
Day 4
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$214

Crown Fountain
Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Amorino
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$39
12 - 17 min

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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$94
8 - 11 min

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Garrett Popcorn Shops
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 5
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$78

Millennium Park
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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Cloud Gate
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
4 - 6 min

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Cherry Circle Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Day 6
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$81

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$ 8

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
18 - 22 min

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Ping Tom Memorial Park
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Qing Xiang Yua
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81

Budget breakdown: $905 In total

Activities & Food:$890
Transport:$15