Day 1
Begin your exploration of Chicago with a walking tour of the city's newest and most popular attraction, Millennium Park. Key elements of this award-winning 9.9 hectare showcase of public art, architecture and landscape include Anish Kapoor's stunning "Cloud Gate" sculpture, Frank Gehry's breathtaking Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden, and the enchanting, interactive Crown Fountain.
In the block south of Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world as well as the largest collection of impressionist paintings outside of Paris. Founded in 1879, the Art Institute opened its newest addition the 24,000-square-meter Modern Wing housing renowned Modern and Contemporary masterpieces - in May 2009.
Stroll through Grant Park the city's grand "front yard" and home to Chicago's many free summer festivals and on to famous Buckingham Fountain. This public icon is one of the finest fountains in the nation and the centre piece of Grant Park.
Walk north and up Michigan Avenue to the John Hancock Centre, a landmark building known for its pyramid shape and crossed outer beams. From the 94th floor John Hancock Observatory and the open-air Skywalk, you'll enjoy sensational views of the city, lake, and, on clear days, the surrounding states of Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. And the multimedia Sky Tour comes in adults' and kids' versions.
Take some time to explore Michigan Avenue's fine shopping and entertainment options. The stretch between Oak Street and the Chicago River known as The Magnificent Mile features hundreds of boutiques, shops, and restaurants.
Chicago's amazing restaurants, many with glittering views of the city at night, provide countless wonderful options for dinner. Or head to historic Navy Pier to enjoy a meal, the many popular attractions such as the 150-foot Ferris Wheel, and another fantastic vantage point of the city's skyline.
Day 2
Chicago's many fine cultural institutions are fascinating places to learn and explore and three of them are conveniently located on the beautiful Museum Campus just south of Grant Park. Here, on the city's lakefront and just steps apart, you can see the world's largest and most complete T. Rex at The Field Museum, the space and sky theatres at Adler Planetarium, and, at Shedd Aquarium, the spectacular Oceanarium which recently completed a major renovation.
Travel north up Michigan Avenue to the Chicago River to board the Chicago architecture Foundation's Architecture River Cruise. During this 90-minute narrated cruise, you'll enjoy an unmatched look at the city, discover architectural details ranging from Beaux Arts to Art Deco to Gothic to Modern of the city's most famous buildings, and hear anecdotes of the city's history.
Don't miss the new Trump International Hotel & Tower, now in the final stages of construction.
Experience a memorable dinner at one of Chicago's celebrated steakhouses, then catch a world-class performance at the acclaimed Goodman Theatre or Steppenwolf Theatre Company or a Broadway show in the city's exciting Loop theatre district, or spend the evening listening to Chicago blues and jazz in the city's legendary clubs.
What next…
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We'll have a brief discussion to get what information we need from you before preparing a personalized proposal.
Our city experiences are totally flexible, include them in a wider holiday you might like to do or have us arrange a short break, it's your call…
We'll arrange as much or as little as you like but we'll make sure you get the information you need to fully prepare and get the most from your visit. Flights, suited hotels, show tickets, tour tickets, helicopter flights, dinner reservations, limousines, bungee jumps…. The only limits are your sense of adventure…
