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Windy City Wonders

Italy Morales

22 Nov 2023

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Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Chicago, where iconic landmarks and cultural treasures await. Discover world-class museums, breathtaking parks, and the mesmerizing beauty of the Windy City. Join me as I explore the best of Chicago in 5 unforgettable days!

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Marvels of Science and Reflections of Steel

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$75

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$ 10

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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

Day 2Urban Oasis and Sky-high Thrills

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$125

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$ 15

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Grant Park

312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.

8:00 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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$63

1 - 2 min

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Directions

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

Day 3Prehistoric Wonders and Aquatic Delights

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$163

·

$ 10

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Field Museum

State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Shedd Aquarium

State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$100

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Baseball Fever

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$264

·

$ 15

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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

20 - 24 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$264

Day 5Artistic Escapades and Lakeside Bliss

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$64

·

$ 10

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

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

5 - 8 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$64

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Navy Pier

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $751 In total

Activities & Food:$691

Transport:$60