A Week in Chicago: Exploring the Windy City

Cristina G. Montepeque

8 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Chicago, IL. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Windy City.

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$99

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

8 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

$87

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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$63

7 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 3

$87

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$63

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 4

$36

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

Day 5

$123

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

5 - 6 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Day 6

$115

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 7

$34