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Discover the Best of Chicago: A 4-Day Adventure

I G. S.

2 Oct 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Chicago. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Windy City.

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$69

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$ 10

HI Chicago Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Plein Air Cafe & Eatery

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Virtue Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

+

$24

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$ 8

HI Chicago Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Lincoln Park Zoo

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Millennium Park

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$36

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$ 3

HI Chicago Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Chicago Cultural Center

Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Riverwalk

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Cloud Gate

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$94

·

$ 10

HI Chicago Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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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

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Bahá'í House of Worship

Baha'i temple, one of 8 in the world, featuring a 135-ft white-stone dome completed in 1953.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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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$31

Cafecito

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

HI Chicago Hostel

Laid-back lodging offering casual dorms & private rooms, plus complimentary breakfast & tours.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $252 In total

Activities & Food:$222

Transport:$30