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Discover the Best of Chicago in 3 Days

María Fernanda Carias Ordoñez

María Fernanda Carias Ordoñez

12 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Chicago with this exciting 3-day itinerary. Explore world-class museums, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the iconic attractions of the Windy City.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$54

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$ 30

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Victory Tap
Serving traditional Italian food since 1956 with a passion for traditional Italian dishes has created our fine menu of tried and true classics sure to impress anyones pallet.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$54
12 - 18 min

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Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Ping Tom Memorial Park
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 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
4 - 5 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
No time set
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Crown Fountain
Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, this bandshell in Millennium Park hosts various musical events.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$93

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$ 23

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon
Wide ice-skating track snaking around a rock-climbing facility in a park overlooked by skyscrapers.
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Chicago Architecture Center
Nonprofit promoting the city's built environment through tours, exhibitions & events.
No time set
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$56
Day 3
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$36

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$ 38

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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PR Italian Bistro
Award Winning, Italian-inspired Global Cuisine. Chef Owned. Named one of Chicago's Best Bistros -CBS Chicago
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
11 - 14 min

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Charnley-Persky House Museum
Important example of early modern architecture from 1892 by Louis Sullivan & Frank Lloyd Wright.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
This serene section of Lincoln Park stars a lily pool & also boasts lush landscaping & a pavilion.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Newberry Library
Research library in a stately five-story granite building from 1893, with rare books & manuscripts.
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Oak Street Beach
This sandy city beach on Lake Michigan allows swimming when lifeguards are present.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $273 In total

Activities & Food:$183
Transport:$90