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5 Days in Chicago: A Journey of Discovery

Naty Duran

Naty Duran

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in the vibrant city of Chicago. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Windy City.

Day 1
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$49

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$ 13

720 S Michigan Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
12 - 17 min

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Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Magnificent Mile Walk
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
$10
8 - 10 min

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Yassa African Restaurant
Since 2004, Yassa African Restaurant has been offering guests an immersive experience into the cuisine and culture of Western Africa.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
Ricobene's
For decades, Ricobene's has been feeding folks the kind of stick-to-the-ribs, succulent sustenance you can only find in Chicago.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$13
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$85

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$ 5

720 S Michigan Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Intelligentsia Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
7 - 10 min

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The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
3 - 4 min

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DuSable Bridge
Long-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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The Purple Pig
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen River North
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$43

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$ 3

720 S Michigan Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Just Salad
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$7
6 - 9 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
Free
3 - 4 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$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
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$106

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$ 8

720 S Michigan Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Kanela Breakfast Club
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
16 - 20 min

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Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$31
8 - 11 min

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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$31
5 - 8 min

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Garrett Popcorn Shops
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$18
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
$13
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
+

$54

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$ 10

720 S Michigan Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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The Original Pancake House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
40 - 48 min

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Bahá'í House of Worship
Baha'i temple, one of 8 in the world, featuring a 135-ft white-stone dome completed in 1953.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
8 - 12 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
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen River North
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $374 In total

Activities & Food:$336
Transport:$38