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🗽🌆 NYC & CHI Adventure 🌆🗽

Xavier Soto

Xavier Soto

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 14-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York and Chicago. Immerse yourself in the bustling energy of Times Square, savor delectable tapas at Boqueria, and marvel at the stunning views from Top of The Rock. Discover the iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Millennium Park, and indulge in mouthwatering deep-dish pizza at Giordano's. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with culture, history, and culinary delights!

Trip to New York

Day 1Tapas Delight and City Lights
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$744

Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$114
7 - 10 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$216
5 - 8 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$240
6 - 9 min

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Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$174
Day 2Coffee, Markets, and High Line
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$732

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$ 33

Kobrick Coffee Co
Cafe by day, cocktail lounge by night. Coffee always available.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$138
4 - 5 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar
B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$168
12 - 18 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$216
8 - 10 min

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IPPUDO WESTSIDE (Midtown)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$210
Day 3Gardens, Skyscrapers, and Stadiums
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$1206

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$ 50

Friedman's
Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Our mantra is simple, Eat good food and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$126
5 - 8 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$210
10 - 15 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$312
37 - 45 min

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Xochimilco Family Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$192
10 - 12 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$198
11 - 14 min

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The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$168
Day 4Elevated Dining and Art Extravaganza
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$888

The Rainbow Room
Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$132
2 - 3 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$240
6 - 9 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$180
4 - 5 min

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Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$174
4 - 5 min

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Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$162
Day 5Park Serenity and Bridge Wanderlust
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$480

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$ 33

Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$150
8 - 12 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Juliana's Pizza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$174
12 - 18 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
18 - 27 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$156
Day 6Museums, Cafes, and Cityscapes
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$660

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$ 17

Eli's Night Shift
Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$108
9 - 14 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$180
25 - 30 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$156
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216
Day 7Historic Bars and Memorial Reflections
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$714

Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$126
8 - 12 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$198
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$174
4 - 6 min

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Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216

Budget breakdown: $10923 In total

Activities & Food:$10716
Transport:$207

Trip to Chicago

Day 1Tapas Delight and City Lights
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$498

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$ 15

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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$114
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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$216
4 - 6 min

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Buona
Quick casual restaurant featuring Original Italian Beef, Pizza, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches and Salads
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$168
Day 2Coffee, Markets, and High Line
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$1308

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$ 15

Uncommon Ground
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$138
6 - 9 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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$792
18 - 22 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
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$168
5 - 8 min

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Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Purple Pig
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$210
Day 3Gardens, Skyscrapers, and Stadiums
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$717

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$ 15

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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$126
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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$225
15 - 18 min

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Cherry Circle Room
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$192
4 - 5 min

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Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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The Gage
We invite you to savor our delicious, upscale comfort food, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys while enjoying the relaxing ambience of our vintage decor.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$174
Day 4Elevated Dining and Art Extravaganza
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$468

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
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$132
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
13 - 20 min

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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Full-service restaurant.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$174
9 - 14 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
12 - 17 min

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Eleven City Diner
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$162
Day 5Park Serenity and Bridge Wanderlust
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$968

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$ 15

Burger Bar
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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$150
12 - 17 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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$300
9 - 11 min

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Garrett Popcorn Shops
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$174
8 - 11 min

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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$188
12 - 17 min

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The Dearborn
Urban American tavern in Chicago's Block 37
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$156
Day 6Museums, Cafes, and Cityscapes
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$626

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$ 15

Giordano's
Famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza right in your neighborhood. Visit us for a family-friendly atmosphere and delicious food or order your meal online for pickup or delivery.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$108
12 - 18 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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$188
8 - 10 min

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Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$156
5 - 8 min

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Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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The Gage
We invite you to savor our delicious, upscale comfort food, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys while enjoying the relaxing ambience of our vintage decor.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$174
Day 7Historic Bars and Memorial Reflections
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$708

Fontano's Subs
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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$126
4 - 5 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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$192
4 - 5 min

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The Gage
We invite you to savor our delicious, upscale comfort food, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys while enjoying the relaxing ambience of our vintage decor.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$174
5 - 8 min

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Giordano's
Famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza right in your neighborhood. Visit us for a family-friendly atmosphere and delicious food or order your meal online for pickup or delivery.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$216

Budget breakdown: $10923 In total

Activities & Food:$10716
Transport:$207