City Hopping Adventure: NY, CHI, LV

Esther Jespersen

12 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic 22-day journey through the vibrant cities of New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in culture, and indulge in thrilling experiences. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

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Day 1Sky-high Views and Urban Delights in NYC

$160

$ 6

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$80

2 - 3 min

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Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

13 - 16 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Cultural Extravaganza and Lady Liberty's Grace

$50

$ 6

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 3Elevated Parks, Moving Memorials, and Bridge Wonders

$66

$ 11

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

9 - 11 min

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Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Museum Marvels and Iconic Landmarks

$176

$ 11

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$72

14 - 17 min

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$104

18 - 22 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Natural Wonders and Baseball Fever

$122

$ 6

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

25 - 30 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

Day 6Artistic Gems and Serenity in Central Park

$60

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Artistic Treasures and Grand Terminal Grandeur

$60

$ 6

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

14 - 17 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Parks Galore and Brooklyn Bridge Bliss

$20

$ 6

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

28 - 34 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1697 In total

Activities & Food:$1592

Transport:$105

Trip to Chicago

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Viator

Day 1Sky-high Views and Urban Delights in NYC

$50

Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 2Cultural Extravaganza and Lady Liberty's Grace

$264

$ 5

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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$264

30 - 36 min

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Reservations Required

184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Elevated Parks, Moving Memorials, and Bridge Wonders

$63

$ 10

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

10 - 12 min

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Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000ft up.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

9 - 11 min

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Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Museum Marvels and Iconic Landmarks

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Natural Wonders and Baseball Fever

$75

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

Day 6Artistic Gems and Serenity in Central Park

$100

$ 5

540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$100

Day 7Artistic Treasures and Grand Terminal Grandeur

$63

$ 5

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

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Parks Galore and Brooklyn Bridge Bliss

$ 5

Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Wildlife Encounters at Brookfield Zoo

$64

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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$64

5 - 8 min

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24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Baseball Legends and Lush Conservatories

$200

$ 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

1 - 2 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

7 - 9 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$75

Budget breakdown: $1697 In total

Activities & Food:$1592

Transport:$105

Trip to Las Vegas

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Viator

Day 1Sky-high Views and Urban Delights in NYC

$ 10

Sharks, rays, turtles & more in immersive & interactive displays, including a simulated shipwreck.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Soaring, iconic fountains featuring dramatic aquatic shows choreographed with music & lights.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Imaginative, immersive installation with interactive artwork, optical illusions & hidden passages.

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 2Cultural Extravaganza and Lady Liberty's Grace

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Natural wonder with red rocks draws those looking to hike, rock climb or go for a scenic drive.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Elevated Parks, Moving Memorials, and Bridge Wonders

$ 5

Climate-controlled amusement park featuring rides, arcade, midway games & miniature golf.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Slot machine–inspired thrill attraction featuring a higher, prone-position line & a lower zip line.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Museum Marvels and Iconic Landmarks

Budget breakdown: $1697 In total

Activities & Food:$1592

Transport:$105