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10 Days in Chicago: A Journey of Discovery

eird185

eird185

20 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Chicago with this exciting 10-day itinerary. Explore 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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$140

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$ 10

Peet's Coffee and Tea
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
3 - 4 min

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DuSable Bridge
Long-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Adler Planetarium
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$88
7 - 9 min

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Yolk
YOLK, created by founder Taki Kastanis in 2006, has evolved into Chicago's #1 breakfast hot spot. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EatYolk #EatYolk
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
Day 2
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$129

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$ 5

B'Gabs
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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$30
8 - 11 min

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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
5 - 6 min

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Plein Air Cafe & Eatery
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
Day 3
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$38

Dmk
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
10 - 15 min

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Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Buckingham Fountain
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
10 - 15 min

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Grant Park Bistro
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
Day 4
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$160

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$ 10

Eleven City Diner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 9 min

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Shedd Aquarium
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$100
6 - 8 min

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Crown Fountain
Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
Day 5
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$131

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$ 5

Stan's Donuts
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
10 - 15 min

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Field Museum
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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$63
7 - 9 min

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Cafecito
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
8 - 11 min

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Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$137

Intelligentsia Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
4 - 5 min

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The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
5 - 8 min

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Chicago Cultural Center
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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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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$40
6 - 9 min

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Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$52

Just Salad
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
8 - 12 min

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Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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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
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
Day 8
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$193

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$ 5

Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
4 - 6 min

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The Art Institute of Chicago
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$64
8 - 10 min

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Doc B's Fresh Kitchen
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
7 - 10 min

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360 CHICAGO
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000ft up.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$63
Day 9
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$66

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$ 5

Ranalli's Lincoln Park
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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$24
8 - 12 min

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Lincoln Park Zoo
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
14 - 17 min

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Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$42
Day 10
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$326

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$ 10

Two Hearted Queen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
10 - 15 min

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Wrigley Field
Ivy-clad walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to the 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$264
21 - 26 min

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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
6 - 8 min

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Reservations Required
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1421 In total

Activities & Food:$1371
Transport:$50