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A Week in Chicago: Exploring the Best of the Windy City

Stephanie Santana

Stephanie Santana

28 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Chicago, IL, United States. Discover iconic landmarks, stunning parks, and fascinating museums. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$94

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$ 8

Garfield Park Conservatory - Reservations Required
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$94
Day 2
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$75

Brookfield Zoo
Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
Day 3
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$94

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$ 8

Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 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
9 - 11 min

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360 CHICAGO
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000ft up.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$94
Day 4
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$113

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$ 8

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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$113
13 - 16 min

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Lincoln Park Zoo
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$113

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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$113
Day 6
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$0

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
12 - 17 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$57

Chicago Children's Museum
Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $567 In total

Activities & Food:$544
Transport:$23