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7 Days in the Windy City!

Tristan Urb

Tristan Urb

29 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting journey through the vibrant streets of Chicago! From iconic landmarks to mouthwatering food, this blog will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1Sushi Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$142

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$ 10

The River Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Osaka Sushi Express & Fresh Fruit Smoothies
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 11 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$64
6 - 9 min

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Garrett Popcorn Shops
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Cafecito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 2Pancakes, Skyscrapers, and Bean Selfies
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$155

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$ 15

The River Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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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$30
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
19 - 23 min

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Willis Tower
Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$63
8 - 10 min

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Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 3Baseball Thrills and Sky-High Views
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$413

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$ 15

The River Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Two Hearted Queen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
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
18 - 22 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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$24
10 - 15 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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$63
9 - 14 min

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Hogsalt - Small C
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4Coffee, Parks, and Pier Fun
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$86

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$ 5

The River Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Intelligentsia Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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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$36
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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$26
Day 5Healthy Eats and Mind-Blowing Science
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$183

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$ 20

The River Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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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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$20
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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$48
7 - 9 min

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Virtue Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6Bistros, Aquariums, and Classic Diners
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$210

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$ 10

The River Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Grant Park Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
7 - 10 min

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Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Shedd Aquarium
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$100
16 - 23 min

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Victory Tap
Serving traditional Italian food since 1956 with a passion for traditional Italian dishes has created our fine menu of tried and true classics sure to impress anyones pallet.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$40
8 - 11 min

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Eleven City Diner
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7Museums, Mediterranean Delights, and River Strolls
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$149

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$ 10

The River Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Dmk
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
11 - 16 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
9 - 11 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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$34
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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$34

Budget breakdown: $1422 In total

Activities & Food:$1337
Transport:$85