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A Week in Chicago: Exploring the Windy City

Maria Fernanda Ortiz Gonzalez

6 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Chicago, IL, United States. 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

+

$125

Navy Pier

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

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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$26

Day 2

+

$62

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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Directions

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

4 - 6 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

•

$38

Day 3

+

$135

The Art Institute of Chicago

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

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Garrett Popcorn Shops

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Cafecito

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$48

Day 4

+

$125

Skydeck Chicago

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

10 - 15 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

•

$36

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Hogsalt - Small C

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

+

$163

·

$ 10

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

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Plein Air Cafe & Eatery

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Virtue Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

+

$188

·

$ 5

Wrigley Field

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$100

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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$40

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Two Hearted Queen

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

+

$0

Budget breakdown: $812 In total

Activities & Food:$797

Transport:$15