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Discover the Best of Chicago in 4 Days

Maria Alejandra Lamadrid G

Maria Alejandra Lamadrid G

30 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Chicago's iconic landmarks and attractions. Explore the Museum Campus, Millennium Park, Ping Tom Memorial Park, Skydeck Chicago, Crown Fountain, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Chicago Cultural Center, Museum of Illusions Chicago, The Chicago Theatre, Riverwalk, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Garfield Park Conservatory. Experience the vibrant culture and rich history of the Windy City.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$0

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$ 5

Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Millennium Park
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 2
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$63

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$ 10

Ping Tom Memorial Park
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$63
4 - 5 min

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Crown Fountain
Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$125

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$ 5

Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Museum of Illusions Chicago
Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
4 - 6 min

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The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$75
Day 4
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$0

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$ 10

Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Lincoln Park Zoo
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Reservations Required
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $218 In total

Activities & Food:$188
Transport:$30