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7 Days in the Windy City

Marco de Innocentis

Marco de Innocentis

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a week-long adventure in the vibrant city of Chicago. From iconic landmarks to world-class museums, experience the best of the Windy City's culture, history, and entertainment.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Thrills
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$32

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$ 5

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
21 - 26 min

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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
9 - 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Baseball Fever and Artistic Delights
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$132

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$ 3

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
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$132
18 - 22 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Broadway Vibes and Urban Oasis
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$38

The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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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
2 - 3 min

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Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Unleash Your Inner Scientist
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$38

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
Day 5Discovering the Gems of Chicago's Museums
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$0

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$ 3

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
9 - 11 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
Day 6Dive into Aquatic Wonders
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$50

Shedd Aquarium
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
Day 7Journey through History and Art
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$64

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$ 3

Field Museum
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$31
9 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $364 In total

Activities & Food:$352
Transport:$13