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A Week in Chicago: Exploring the Windy City's Best

Elena Vidal

18 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Chicago, IL, United States. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city.

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$196

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$ 8

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Cloud Gate

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

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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Directions

Garrett Popcorn Shops

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 2

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$232

Kanela Breakfast Club

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Navy Pier

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$94

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery

Cupitol is a new all-day​ lounge that brings together the best elements of a restaurant, a bakery, a cafe and an exclusive bar.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Buona

Quick casual restaurant featuring Original Italian Beef, Pizza, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches and Salads

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 3

+

$129

Intelligentsia Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Millennium Park

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Roti Modern Mediterranean

By Millenium Park at Lake and Michigan, Downtown Chicago restaurant Roti Modern Mediterranean offers a menu of deliciously fresh salads, bowls, & pitas

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4

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$223

Just Salad

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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Directions

The Art Institute of Chicago

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$94

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Cafecito

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Garrett Popcorn Shops

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 5

+

$312

·

$ 8

Two Hearted Queen

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Wrigley Field

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$150

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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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$72

6 - 8 min

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Directions

The Chicago Diner, Lakeview

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 6

+

$278

·

$ 15

B'Gabs

Raw, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, peanut-free, smoothie bar, juice bar, herbs, tea, essential oils

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$113

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Plein Air Cafe & Eatery

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Virtue Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Budget breakdown: $1399 In total

Activities & Food:$1369

Transport:$30