Stay : The musts in Chicago

The capital of the Midwest has nothing to envy to the large cities on the east and west coasts. Rich culturally, it is rich in architectural attractions such as the Tower Hancock or Millennium park, or museums for the entire family such as the Adler Planetarium. Don't miss the north of Chicago and its colourful parks and residential districts.

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4 days

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Culture / Heritage
Discovery
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Detail of the stay : The musts in Chicago - 4 days

  • THE CHICAGO TEMPLE - FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
  • THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
  • CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
  • WILLIS TOWER - SKYDECK CHICAGO
  • MILLENNIUM PARK
  • GRANT PARK
  • TRIBUNE TOWER
  • THE WRIGLEY BUILDING
  • MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
  • LINCOLN PARK ZOO
  • LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORY
  • ADLER PLANETARIUM
  • THE FIELD MUSEUM
  • SHEDD AQUARIUM

Day 1: Arrival in Chicago

Flights generally arrive late in the afternoon. Walk around the hotel, no precise visit, just a first contact with the city, and a good night to recover from time lag.

Day 2: Discovery of the Loop

Steps: Chicago

There is nothing like climbing to the 94th floor of the Hancock Tower in the Gold Coast district to discover the city. Enjoy a splendid view of the downtown skyline and get a feel for the different neighborhoods. Walk on Michigan Avenue, called the "Magnificent Mile", with its superb buildings(Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, shopping malls...), then walk down to the Loop district for a stroll in the skyscraper forest. Different visits possible: Chicago Temple, Chicago Board of Trade, or a simple walking tour. Lunch at Atwood, a superb restaurant in the Burnham Hotel. In the afternoon, guided tour of the Loop and its architecture organized by the ArchiCenter, Chicago's leading architectural center. In the evening, walk and dinner in Millennium Park, Chicago's famous park, and its famous bean-shaped mirror by Anish Kapoor.

Day 3: Museums, culture et architecture

Steps: Chicago

In the morning, if you are with your a family, visit the Museum Campus in the south of Grant Park and its three beautiful curiosities: the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium. We could spend the whole day there as there are so many things to see. If you are among friends, discover the exciting Chicago and the four surrounding states: Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. If you still feel like discovering art work, you can also visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, next to Michigan Avenue, the opportunity to take a tour on the Mag Mile. In the evening, stay north of Chicago River and dine in the River North district.

Day 4: Going to the green

Steps: Chicago

After these three days of discovery of the city, why not looking for some calm in a park? Visit Lincoln Park, north of the city centre, for a free tour of the Chicago. 

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