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A Week in Chicago: Exploring the Windy City

Elisa Ximenes

1 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of Chicago. Discover iconic landmarks like Navy Pier, Cloud Gate, Grant Park, and DuSable Bridge. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lincoln Park Conservatory and Lincoln Park Zoo. Experience the excitement of Wrigley Field and Crown Fountain. Stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk and indulge in the artistry of Millennium Park and Skydeck Chicago. Finally, let's delve into the world of art at The Art Institute of Chicago. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$32

·

$ 8

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Navy Pier

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

Cloud Gate

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

+

$0

·

$ 5

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Grant Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

DuSable Bridge

Long-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$0

·

$ 5

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

Lincoln Park Zoo

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$50

·

$ 8

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

16 - 20 min

~

Directions

Wrigley Field

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$50

Crown Fountain

Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 5

+

$0

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

~

Directions

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Riverwalk

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 6

+

$32

·

$ 8

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Millennium Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

Skydeck Chicago

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 7

+

$32

·

$ 5

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

The Art Institute of Chicago

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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$31

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $182 In total

Activities & Food:$144

Transport:$38