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Chicago Adventure: 9 Days of Exploration

Meli Sierra

Meli Sierra

3 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of Chicago. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Windy City.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$36

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$ 15

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Ping Tom Memorial Park
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Chicago Cultural Center
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
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
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$24

·

$ 15

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Garfield Park Conservatory - Reservations Required
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$24

·

$ 15

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

National Museum of Mexican Art
Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
Carnitas Uruapan
A Foodie Favorite. We've been serving up the Best Authentic Carnitas in Chicago since 1975!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$36

·

$ 10

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
16 - 23 min

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Directions

North Avenue Beach
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$48

·

$ 15

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Lincoln Park Conservatory
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Toro Japanese Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$40

·

$ 10

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 10 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
•
Free
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
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$34

·

$ 10

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 16 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
Firecakes Donuts
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$34
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$36

·

$ 15

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
38 - 46 min

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Directions

Bahá'í House of Worship
Baha'i temple, one of 8 in the world, featuring a 135-ft white-stone dome completed in 1953.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Grant Park Bistro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
Straightforward airport hotel offering an indoor pool, plus free breakfast, airport shuttle & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 9
+

$0

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $383 In total

Activities & Food:$278
Transport:$105