5 Days in the Windy City!

Mayra SanCru

27 Nov 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of Chicago! From iconic landmarks to mouthwatering cuisine, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Windy City. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Vegan Delights to Futuristic Art

$396

$ 35

Kinzie Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Raw, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, peanut-free, smoothie bar, juice bar, herbs, tea, essential oils

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$133

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$263

15 - 18 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Savoring Spanish Tapas and Soaring High

$599

$ 53

Kinzie Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Take a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, a Chicago Tapas Restaurant by Iron Chef Jose Garces!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$161

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$219

1 - 2 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$219

Day 3Burgers, Museums, and Aquatic Wonders

$716

$ 35

Kinzie Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

American Ranchers know a thing or two about beef. When they tell us that Prime is the best, we just go with the flow and serve up the biggest, baddest Prime burgers around.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$147

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$219

5 - 8 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$350

Day 4Pizza, Wildlife, and Baseball Fever

$1078

$ 53

Kinzie Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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The Ranalli's family-owned business has been keeping Chicagoans well-fed for over 30 years. Starting on Lincoln Avenue in the 1970s, Ranalli's legendary food and around the world beer list, along with its famous outdoor patio, has become a favorite of both locals and tourists alike.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$154

8 - 12 min

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Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$924

Day 5Submarine Sandwiches, Art Masterpieces, and Lakeside Fun

$399

$ 53

Kinzie Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

We have been serving our delicious subs, soups and salads for over 50 Years! We will continue to do so along with a few new additions to the Fontano’s menu. ...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$175

4 - 5 min

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