Planning to visit Chicago for a quick weekend getaway? See Chicago's best tourist attractions in two days! Here's a two-day Chicago itinerary for you if you're planning a visit to the Windy City. (Beware -- this itinerary is only for hard-core tourists, though. Please adjust the schedule or Chicago attractions to suit your family!) Enjoy!
Chicago Attractions - Day One
- 9:00 a.m. - Shedd Aquarium -- See the Shedd's Dolphin Show
- 11:30 a.m. - Lunch at the Shedd's Soundings Restaurant (overlooking Lake Michigan)
- 1:00 p.m. - Chicago's Field Museum -- check times of any special exhibits
- 2:30 p.m. - Adler Planetarium
- 5:30 p.m. - Dinner - Consider Buca Di Beppo -- great kids eatery -- or Uno's Pizzeria
- 7 or 8 p.m. - Check out a play at one of the downtown Theatres
Note that the Shedd, the Field Museum, and the Adler Planetarium are located in the same "plaza" -- all walking distance from each other!
Chicago Attractions - Day Two
- 9:00 - Sears Tower - Ride the elevator to the top!
- 10:30 - Stroll Magnificent Mile -- window shop!
- 12:00 - Lunch - rooftop at Chicago Park Hyatt's Nomi Restaurant
- 2:00 - Chicago River Boat Tour - the architectural tour is amazing and educational!
- 5:00 - Visit Navy Pier for dinner, a ride on a ferris wheel, shopping, and possibly an evening cruise on Lake Michigan
If you have an additional day or would like to substitute an activity, consider:
- Hancock Observatory
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Chicago Skyline Lake Michigan Cruise
- Grant Park - see Buckingham Fountain
- Millenium Park - see yourself in Chicago's skyline through the reflection of "The Bean" sculpture
- Second City Improv Troupe Show
Photo by cmefish via Flickr (Creative Commons)
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Posted by: johnedwin | November 08, 2008 at 09:48 AM