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Discover the Best of Chicago in 2 Days

Aishwariya Balaji

Aishwariya Balaji

6 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Chicago's top attractions and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture and stunning architecture.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$63

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$ 15

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Relaxed quarters with an Asian/Italian restaurant, a seasonal terrace & a wine bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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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
2 - 3 min

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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

Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
The Art Institute of Chicago
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$63
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Relaxed quarters with an Asian/Italian restaurant, a seasonal terrace & a wine bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 20

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Relaxed quarters with an Asian/Italian restaurant, a seasonal terrace & a wine bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Jackson (Andrew) Park
540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Chicago Cultural Center
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Relaxed quarters with an Asian/Italian restaurant, a seasonal terrace & a wine bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $98 In total

Activities & Food:$63
Transport:$35