The Windy City: Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, is the third-largest city in the United States and the cultural and financial center of the Midwest, renowned for its bold architecture, deep blues music history, and world-class food scene.
Birthplace of the Skyscraper: Following the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago pioneered modern high-rise architecture.
- Famous Landmarks: Home to the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), the John Hancock Center, and the "Bean" (officially Cloud Gate) in Millennium Park.
- The Loop: The central business district, defined by the elevated train tracks that circle it.
- Must-Do: Take an Architectural Boat Tour on the Chicago River for the best views and history.
- Music: A foundational city for Blues and Jazz; also famous for its vibrant house music scene.
- Theater & Comedy: Home to the influential Second City improv comedy club, launching the careers of many top comedians.
- Museums: The city boasts the "Museum Campus," an area near Grant Park that houses the Field Museum (natural history), the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium.
Chicago is famous globally for its unique food contributions:
- Deep-Dish Pizza: A thick, pie-like pizza where the cheese and toppings are under the sauce.
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog: An all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun, “dragged through the garden” with relish, onion, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, and celery salt (NO KETCHUP).
Nickname: “The Windy City” (Theories vary, but it’s often attributed to its political “hot air” or its strong breezes from Lake Michigan).
- Body of Water: Sits on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes.
- Sports: A major sports town, home to the Bears (NFL), the Bulls (NBA), the Blackhawks (NHL), and the Cubs and White Sox (MLB).
Chicago 3 nights/4 days
Day 1: Arrival in the early afternoon at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Night.
Day 2: Discovery of the city by hop on / hop off bus tour. Night.
Day 3: Visit the shed aquarium then the skydeck tower. Night.
Day 4: Free time. End of the stay.
What’s Included and Not Included in Your Tour
INCLUDED
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation hotel 3*
- All taxes
- Assistance during the stay
- Information and details of the city discovery
- Entrance fees as indicated
NOT INCLUDED
- All meals
- Personal insurance
- Additional night (s)
- Transportation during the stay
Suggested attractions
- Chicago Architecture river cruise
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Field museum
- Cruise on Lake Michigan
- Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour
