7 days Trip Itinerary in chicago

Breakfast 8.9

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Brunch, Cafe, Coffee Tea

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe ($$)

130 E Randolph St, chicago

Established in 2004, Wildberry Café continues to delight guests with delicious dishes and welcoming hospitality. Their breakfast and lunch menus are inspired by a blend of traditional homemade recipes prepared to please the patron's taste. They use only fresh, seasonal ingredients that deliver the most delicious flavors and rich goodness.

0.4 MILES
10 minutes
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Attraction 9.4

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Museum, Historic Place, Landmark

Art Institute of Chicago ($$$)

111 South Michigan Avenue, chicago

Founded in 1879, It is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. The vision of this museum is to acquire arts of all kinds and conduct exhibitions for education. This museum has the third most extensive collection of Arts in the country-consisting of approximately 300,000 works of art in 11 curatorial departments. It is an excellent place to spend time with family and friends. Riverboat cruises depart from here. The iconic ferries are fantastic for a photo op if you are not into riding them. The staff is amiable and offers excellent services. It is a must for Chicago Tourists.

0.8 MILES
19 minutes
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Lunch 8.3

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Mexican Restaurant, Cafe

Xoco ($$)

449 N Clark St, chicago

Xoco—pronounced "SHO-ko"—is the Aztec word for "little sister." Rick Bayless, who runs the iconic flagship restaurant Frontera, opened the place. But there's nothing little about Xoco's bold Mexican marketplace flavors. This quick-service café from Rick and Deann Bayless is open early and closing late and proffers contemporary expressions of Mexico's most beloved street food and snacks: flaky empanadas, hot-from-the-fryer churros, frothy Mexican hot chocolate, crusty tortas, and meal-in-a-bowl caldos.

0.7 MILES
17 minutes
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Sightseeing 9.0

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Public Park, Landmark, Sightseeing

Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (Free Entry)

201 East Randolph Street, chicago

Once a space for railways, now a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike. The view is super exciting; the park is full of joy, happiness, and cheerfulness. Boeing Gallery in the park exhibits public art. Cloud Gate (The Bean), Crown Fountain, and Lurie Garden are famous places to see and relax in the park. The beautiful BP Bridge connects Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park (another great attraction). Wrigley Square and Jay Pritzker Pavilion are also additional favorite attractions.

0.1 MILES
2 minutes
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Attraction 8.7

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Landmark

Chicago Cultural Center (Free Entry)

78 E Washington St, chicago

The Chicago Cultural Center, which opened in 1897, is a Landmark housing designed to impress and prove that Chicago had grown into a cosmopolitan metropolis. The building currently boasts two magnificent glass strained-glass domes, including the world's largest stained glass Tiffany dome ― 38 feet in diameter with some 30,000 pieces of glass. It also features mosaic walls, free music, dance and theater events, films, lecturers, art exhibitions, and family events.

4.4 MILES
106 minutes
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Dinner 8.8

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American (traditional), Comfort Food, Vegan Vegetarian Restaurant

Chicago Diner ($$)

3411 N Halsted St, chicago

Chicago Diner has been serving innovative and delicious vegan and vegetarian fare since 1983. True to their signage, "meat free since '83," all of their menus are a take on the classic American diner with a twist. It has earned numerous accolades from various media outlets for its fantastic food. They use local, seasonal ingredients and produce. All their cleaning products are eco-friendly, to-go containers are bio-degradable, and they practice bio-diesel conversion of waste oil.

Breakfast 8.8

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American (new), Brunch

Beatrix ($$)

519 N Clark St, chicago

Chef partners Susan Weaver, Rita Dever and John Chiakulas have created a menu inspired by food made in Lettuce's test kitchen. Beatrix is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night offerings. All pastries and sweets are baked in house daily. It features Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe. They offer the kale juice, mushroom burger, kale salad, steak and eggs and a side of granola, and veggie burger. They also have amazing Caramel pie for dessert. They have a lot of the same vendors as the Kane County flea market, but have some city based vendors as well. The items for sale range from bookshelves to vintage Ferragamo shoes. It is a very entertaining location, great people-watching out the wall of windows. The cocktail menu is refreshing and unique, appetizers are light and flavorful, and their entrees were superbly executed.

2.1 MILES
50 minutes
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Attraction 8.7

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1.5-3.0 hr stay

Architecture, Planetarium

Adler Planetarium ($$)

1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr, chicago

The Adler Planetarium museum is dedicated to studying astronomy and astrophysics, founded by Max Adler. The planetarium is a twelve-sided building that includes two sky theaters. The theaters depict the night sky and allow visitors an up-close look at distant planets, moons, and galaxies. There are full-size theaters, extensive space science exhibitions, and a significant collection of antique scientific instruments and print materials. Its exhibits Astronomy in Culture, Chicago’s Night Sky, Mission Moon, Our Solar System, Planet Explorers, Space Visualization Lab, Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass, The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time, and many more.

1.4 MILES
34 minutes
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Lunch 8.1

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Brunch, American (traditional)

Eggy’s Diner ($$)

333 East Benton Place, chicago

Eggy's, a contemporary diner, is more than just breakfast (though it does have an extensive egg-centric menu). The 60's inspired menu is full of items designed to give a home-cooked feel. Think pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and burgers. But it has made national news for its crunchy French toast, featured on Travel Channel's "Food Paradise" as a can't-miss carby dish.

0.1 MILES
2 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.4

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1.0-3.0 hr stay

Public Park, Exhibition, Sightseeing

Grant Park (Free Entry)

331 E Randolph St, chicago

312.98 acres Grant Park, proudly referred to as Chicago's front yard offers many different attractions in its ample open space, including Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus. It is home to baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and breathtaking gardens. The park hosts music and food events, including the famous Taste of Chicago event, Grant Park Music Festival, and Lollapalooza, a well-known outdoor music festival.

0.5 MILES
12 minutes
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Attraction 8.8

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Live Shows

The Chicago Theatre (Price varies)

175 N State St, chicago

Legendary theatre in downtown Chicago hosts concerts, comedians, theatrical productions, and special events every year. The 3,600-seat auditorium is seven stories high, and the vertical "C-H-I-C-A-G-O" sign is one of the few such signs in existence today. The building is built in the French Baroque style featuring a miniature replica of Paris' Arc de Triomphe, and the grand lobby is modeled after the Royal Chapel at Versailles. The theater is exquisite and quite beautiful.

3.2 MILES
77 minutes
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Dinner 8.9

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Pizzeria

Pequod's Pizza ($$)

2207 N Clybourn Ave, chicago

Pequod's Pizza has gained a cult following for its pan-style deep dish Pizza with a caramelized crust edge. The Pizza gained popularity with word of mouth, and Pequod's became the best-known secret for Pizza in Chicago. Mozzarella cheese is cooked along the edge of a cast-iron pan creating a crust unlike any other hence the name "caramelized crust." Customers get blown away after tasting the pie with the savory sauce and flavorful toppings.

Breakfast 8.8

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American (new), Brunch

Lula Cafe ($$)

2537 N Kedzie Blvd, chicago

Lula cafe at Logan Square is inventive, market-driven, primarily organic food in a casual, funky space, hosting a trendy breakfast/brunch. They specialize in using locally sourced fresh produce and seasonal ingredients, and the patio is lovely on a warm night with the perfect atmosphere.

3.8 MILES
91 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.8

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0.5-1.5 hr stay

Theatre

The Second City (Price varies)

230 W North Ave, chicago

The improv comedy club has launched some of the biggest names in the business, including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, and about 500 others. They also offer improv lessons. The comedy shows are filled with never-ending laughter. There are many levels of shows, from amateur to professional, with their own charms. It is the oldest running improv club.

4 MILES
96 minutes
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Lunch 8.8

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British Food

Pleasant House Pub ($$)

2119 S Halsted St, chicago

In 2011, husband and wife Art and Chelsea Jackson opened Pleasant House Bakery, a small pie shop specializing in Royal Pies—their own various handmade, artisanal meat and vegetable savory pies. In 2016, they expanded their signature British-inspired, locally sourced menu in a new location, Pleasant House Pub, which also features a full bar and cafe.

4.1 MILES
98 minutes
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Attraction 8.2

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Architecture, Museum

Chicago History Museum ($$)

1601 N Clark St, chicago

It is a museum and research center for Chicago and U.S. history. Museum offers a variety of programs, dynamic exhibitions, tours, publications, special events, and programming that connects people to Chicago's history and each other. It is excellent for kids and adults to get a basic understanding of the city by going through different periods in history. The Museum Store has many fun Chicago goodies, from posters to Frank Lloyd Wright-style items, books, DVDs, toys, mugs, magnets, ornaments, coasters, jewelry, and more.

1.1 MILES
26 minutes
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Attraction 8.5

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1.0-1.5 hr stay

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art ($$)

220 E Chicago Ave, chicago

A contemporary art museum near Water Tower Place is one of the world's largest contemporary art venues. Visitors can experience the work and ideas of living artists and understand the historical, social, and cultural context. The museum includes sculpture, photography, dance, performance, and music. Museum's collection consists of more than 2,000 works, 2,500 artworks spanning media and movements from the 1920s to the present.

0.5 MILES
12 minutes
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Dinner 8.7

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Tapas, American (new), Mediterranean Food

The Purple Pig ($$)

444 N Michigan Ave, chicago

Jimmy Bannos Jr., a fourth-generation restaurateur, opened this place after graduating from the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University and working for other nationally renowned chefs in Italy and New York City (Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich). He also traveled through Italy, Greece, and the United States, cultivating his culinary approach from the region's culture and food. Since opening in 2009, The Purple Pig has received numerous accolades. In 2014, Chef Jimmy received his first James Beard Award for "Rising Star Chef." The Purple Pig has been a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand recipient since 2011 and has collected numerous culinary and wine awards nationally.

Breakfast 8.5

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Brunch, Coffee Tea

Batter & Berries ($$)

2748 N Lincoln Ave, chicago

Established in 2012, Batter and Berries is the result of founders Dr. Tanya & Craig Richardson's desire to add an eclectic world-class restaurant to the vibrant Chicago brunch scene. The idea was simple: offer the freshest food possible with flavors that people would come from all over the world to experience and want to return for more. They partner with local communities and businesses, several local artisans, craftspeople, and purveyors to provide a uniquely Chicago experience.

3.4 MILES
82 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.5

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Trail, Scenic, Hike

The 606 (Free Entry)

1805 N Ridgeway Ave, chicago

The 606 is a former elevated rail line, the Bloomingdale Line, converted into a combination walking, jogging, and biking path from Ashland Avenue to North Ridgeway Avenue. The trail connects to ground-level neighborhood parks, an observatory, art installations, and other amenities. There is a lot to see architecturally, lovely plantings along the way, with many entrances and exits along the route.

3.8 MILES
91 minutes
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Attraction 8.4

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0.5-2.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Theatre

Music Box Theatre ($)

3733 N Southport Ave, chicago

Opened in 1929 with a capacity of 700 seats, Music Box has been a premier venue for independent and foreign films in Chicago for the last two decades and is the largest theatre space operated full-time in Chicago. The theatre has the same architecture and design as it was when it opened with a dark blue ceiling with twinkling stars and moving cloud formations as we see in the night sky. The walls, towers, and blue ceiling take the viewers to an Italian courtyard in an open-air Tuscan palazzo.

0.2 MILES
5 minutes
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Lunch 8.0

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Cafe, Brunch

Southport Grocery and Cafe ($$)

3552 N Southport Ave Ste 1, chicago

Specialty grocery-cafe fusion place uses local ingredients to create artisanal culinary dishes, lunch boxes, ready-to-cook food, and gift baskets serving breakfast and lunch all day. They showcase numerous local food artisans. Customers come here to experience the from-scratch fare and unique dishes, including the occasional secret supper.

1.6 MILES
38 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.3

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Historic Place, Pub, Live Shows

Green Mill Jazz Club (Free Entry)

4802 N Broadway St, chicago

Known for its jazz and poetry performances, this oldest continuously running jazz club in the U.S. opened in 1907. The bar still has the same sitting as it was 100 years ago. There's plenty of room for dancing to the fantastic live music. the Green Mill has appeared in many films. They have some excellent cocktails, and the live music is always good. The place is filled with lots of mob history in Chicago; Al Capone had a dedicated booth.

5.5 MILES
132 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.9

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1.0-3.0 hr stay

Sightseeing, Neighbourhood, Shopping Place

The Magnificent Mile (Free Entry)

Magnificent Mile, chicago

Visitors can see the Blue Man Group or House of Blues show. There is also "The Comedy Bar" for a fun time. The Chicago Cubs' official store is there if you are into sports. Many eateries are either along the Mile or on cross streets. There are some great street performances on the walkways. There are always some special events; check them out at https://www.themagnificentmile.com/things-to-do/events/ before you go. Endlessly high-end brand-name stores like LV, Burberry, Gucci, and more. Public Restrooms are available at 900 North Michigan Shops, Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Avenue), and The Shops at North Bridge (520 N. Michigan Avenue).

1.1 MILES
26 minutes
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Dinner 8.3

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American (new), Burgers

The Marq ($$)

60 W Adams St, chicago

The Marq offers an ever-evolving, globally inspired menu of seasonal fare with a delicious, upscale, and easily approachable experience paired with handcrafted cocktails, a moderately craft-focused beer list, and a dynamic wine list. Named for its historic home, the Loop's Marquette Building, with its hard-to-miss central bar and beautiful views, attracts locals and tourists. It features breakfast, lunch, and Dinner in a beautiful setting.

Breakfast 8.5

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American (new), Brunch, Cafe

Yolk ($$)

1120 S Michigan Ave, chicago

Yolk started in 2006 in the south loop of Chicago before it became a national family-friendly chain. It has been voted the best breakfast in Chicago and is Zagat's top-rated place. Yolk has an innovative yet familiar family-friendly classic menu. Their menu is enormous, with many offerings sure to satisfy everyone, including many healthy options.

1.9 MILES
46 minutes
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Attraction 8.5

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0.5-1.5 hr stay

Architecture, Concert Hall, Historic Place

Thalia Hall (Price varies)

1807 S. Allport St., chicago

Thalia is a historic building landmark built in 1892 by John Dusek as a community hall. Currently, it hosts concerts by well-known artists and special events. In addition to the thalia hall, there is a central meeting place with a tavern, Dusek's board & beer, and two bars, Punch House and Tack Room. There is a standing room on the floor and seats on the balconies. The artists come from many different genres, but they're always great picks.

2.3 MILES
55 minutes
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Lunch 8.6

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American (traditional), Seafood Restaurant

The Dearborn ($$)

145 N Dearborn St, chicago

The Dearborn was opened by two sisters in 2016, Amy and Clodagh Lawless, with 40-plus years of hospitality experience and a passion for heartfelt service from their Irish roots. Executive Chef Aaron Cuschieri creates dishes that lean into Midwestern seasonality with unfussy but rooted classical techniques. They also serve creative cocktails and deliciously nostalgic desserts with a modern twist. Chicago's past inspires the restaurant's murals, leather booths, and other details.

2.2 MILES
53 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.7

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0.75-2.0 hr stay

Sightseeing, Neighbourhood, Historic Place

Chinatown (Free Entry)

2206 S Wentworth Ave, chicago

Chicago's century-old Chinatown is one of the oldest Chinese-American communities in the nation. As soon as you set foot in this historic neighborhood, you're in for the rich culture, regional Chinese cuisines, karaoke bars, and unique architecture. Stroll through elaborately adorned streets filled with traditional specialty shops, ornate architecture, storefronts packed with colorful wares and souvenirs, and family-owned restaurants with dishes you'll be craving long after home.

2.9 MILES
70 minutes
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Attraction 8.1

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Live Shows

Shakespeare Theatre (Price varies)

800 E Grand Ave, chicago

A Tony award recipient, Shakespeare Theatre runs 650 performances annually with twenty productions featuring plays, musicals, world premiers, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe. It also offers educational programming for students, teachers, and lifelong learners and has been honored with many national and international awards. Recently, the theatre was recognized as a national leader in a white house ceremony.

4.8 MILES
115 minutes
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Dinner 8.2

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Asian Restaurant, Malaysian Food

Serai ($$)

2169 N Milwaukee Ave, chicago

Serai – Malay for lemongrass – is a genuine South East Asian Malaysian cuisine. The delightful restaurant aims to bring the best of traditional regional food, focusing on Malaysian fare – specialties like char kuey teow, prawn mee, and Serai's signature serai pork chop – at the hands of a passionate chef who lives to enhance his craft.