Chicago Experience
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
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Chicago Experience

Architecture, Deep Dish & The Blues

4 day tripUSA
Chicago
Day 1

Millennium Park & The Loop

Chicago
1 Night

Discover Chicago's architectural masterpieces and iconic public art, from Cloud Gate to the world-class Art Institute.

Today's Schedule

Cloud Gate (The Bean) & Millennium Park
9:00 AM

Cloud Gate (The Bean) & Millennium Park

1.5 hours
Art Institute of Chicago
11:00 AM

Art Institute of Chicago

3 hours
Deep Dish Pizza at Lou Malnati's or Giordano's
2:30 PM

Deep Dish Pizza at Lou Malnati's or Giordano's

1.5 hours
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
4:30 PM

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

1.5 hours
Willis Tower Skydeck & The Ledge
6:30 PM

Willis Tower Skydeck & The Ledge

1.5 hours
Dinner at Girl & The Goat
8:30 PM

Dinner at Girl & The Goat

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Moment 3
Local Cuisine
Deep Dish Pizza at Lou Malnati'sChicago-Style Hot DogGarrett Popcorn
Must Visit
Cloud GateArt Institute of ChicagoWillis Tower SkydeckMillennium Park
Day 2

Magnificent Mile & Navy Pier

Chicago
1 Night

Shop the famous Magnificent Mile, explore Navy Pier, and discover Chicago's vibrant neighborhoods.

Today's Schedule

360 Chicago (John Hancock Observatory) & TILT
9:00 AM

360 Chicago (John Hancock Observatory) & TILT

1 hour
Magnificent Mile Shopping
10:30 AM

Magnificent Mile Shopping

2.5 hours
Lunch at Eataly Chicago
1:00 PM

Lunch at Eataly Chicago

1.5 hours
Navy Pier & Centennial Wheel
3:00 PM

Navy Pier & Centennial Wheel

2.5 hours
Lakefront Trail Walk or Bike
6:00 PM

Lakefront Trail Walk or Bike

1.5 hours
Italian Beef at Portillo's
8:00 PM

Italian Beef at Portillo's

1 hour
Blues at Kingston Mines or Buddy Guy's Legends
9:30 PM

Blues at Kingston Mines or Buddy Guy's Legends

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Moment 3
Local Cuisine
Italian Beef at Portillo'sEataly Fresh PastaSecond City Comedy
Must Visit
Magnificent MileNavy Pier360 ChicagoLakefront Trail
Day 3

Museum Campus & Neighborhoods

Chicago
1 Night

Explore world-class museums and discover Chicago's diverse neighborhoods from Pilsen's murals to Wicker Park's boutiques.

Today's Schedule

Field Museum of Natural History
9:00 AM

Field Museum of Natural History

3 hours
Lunch in Pilsen (Mexican Cuisine)
12:30 PM

Lunch in Pilsen (Mexican Cuisine)

1.5 hours
National Museum of Mexican Art & Pilsen Murals
2:30 PM

National Museum of Mexican Art & Pilsen Murals

2 hours
Wicker Park & Bucktown Exploration
5:00 PM

Wicker Park & Bucktown Exploration

2 hours
Farewell Dinner at Alinea or Smyth
7:30 PM

Farewell Dinner at Alinea or Smyth

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Moment 3
Local Cuisine
Tacos at Mi TocayaDim Sum in ChinatownJazz at Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Must Visit
Field MuseumShedd AquariumPilsen MuralsWicker Park

Extend Your Journey

Milwaukee

Milwaukee

1.5h drive from Chicago
Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

1h drive from Chicago
Galena Historic Town

Galena Historic Town

2.5h drive from Chicago