Chicago, Illinois has a variety
of exciting attractions. For this reason, when planning
your vacation, it behooves you to set up a detailed Chicago
itinerary. Our suggested itineraries Chicago are dependent
upon how many days you plan to stay.
Suggested itineraries Chicago:
1-3 Days
Since downtown Chicago is relatively compact, if you
only have one day, you probably want to stay in this area.
The Sears Tower
should definitely be part of this one day Chicago itineraries.
At 1,450 and 110 stories high, the Sears Tower is the
tallest building in North America and the third tallest
building in the world. The Hancock Observatory provides
a wonderful view of the city, as well as a variety of
interesting exhibits. The 1869 Water Tower, which survived
the 1871 fire, is a Chicago landmark that shoulld be included
in the one day itinerary.
You also have a few choices for evening entertianment. If you like musicals and comedies, check out the Apollo Theatre, located in the Lincoln Park Theatre District. Are you a fan of Gilbert and Sullivan? Take in a performance by the world-renowned Chicago Lyric Opera Company. located in the Civic Opera House.
4-7 Days
Once you get your bearings on the first day of your
suggested itineraries Chicago, it's time to venture out
and explore the rest of the city. A visit to the city's
great museums is an essential part of our Chicago suggested
itineraries. The Field Museum
of Natural History has some exciting exhibits that
include a recreation of ancient Egyptian life, as well
as the largest Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered.
The Navy Pier is another popular attraction that is
part of our extended Chicago suggested itineraries. This
is a particularly fun place to visit if you are taking
a Chicago family vacation. Kids can enjoy a variety of
rides and attractions, which include the popular Build
a Bear workshop. They get to make their own stuff animal,
give it a name and a birth certificate, and take it home!
At night, be sure to visit Joe's Be-Bop Café and
Jazz Emporium. It is considered to be one of the best
jazz clubs in town. If you like cruising, from Navy Pier,
Shoreline Sightseeing offers half-hour cruises on Lake
Michigan and architectural cruises along the Chicago
River.
If you are a baseball fan a visit to Wrigley
Field is another part of our two-day suggested Chicago
itinerary. Wrigley Field is the second oldest major league
stadium. It is home to the Chicago Cubs.
If your tastes run more towards art than baseball, be sure to check out the Chicago Picasso Statue at the Richard J. Daly Center on Washington Street. This unpainted, three-dimensional, cubist sculpture stands 50 feet tall. It weighs 162 tons, and is made of Corrosive Tensile steel, which is the same material used to build the Daley Center. The Chicago Picasso was originally rust colored. However, the sculpture now has a darkish gray patina that matches the patina of the Daley Center building behind it.
7 + Days
If you are lucky enough to have three
days planned for your Chicago itineraries, you can venture
outside of downtown and spend some time on the north side
of the city. Those of you on Chicago family vacations
will enjoy the Lincoln
Park Zoo, which is one of the few zoos in the country
that actually has free admission! If you are an Oprah
fan, you can try to get a seat in the audience, but don't
expect miracles. Reservations fill up months in advance.
You can also enjoy shopping along Armitage Avenue, where
you will find a number of chic and interesting boutiques.
At night, be sure to visit the famous Second City Improv
Comedy.
If you're having trouble choosing between the attractions we have listed for our suggested Chicago itineraries, be sure to read the detailed descriptions of the Sears Tower, the Field Museum and other places of interest in Chicago.
