Arrive in Chicago and check into your accommodation to relax after your flight. Recommended hotels include Hyatt Regency Chicago, near the Magnificent Mile, for comfort and convenience.
Enjoy a leisurely walk in Millennium Park to see iconic landmarks like Cloud Gate (The Bean). The park closes at 10:00pm, so you have plenty of time to explore.
Spend your morning at the world-class Art Institute of Chicago viewing an extensive collection of art including American Gothic and Impressionist works. Open 10:30am-5:00pm; arrive a bit early to stroll nearby.
Enjoy an iconic Chicago architecture river cruise that lasts about 90 minutes. Tours usually start between 12:00pm–3:00pm and should be booked in advance.
Celebrate your brother’s graduation ceremony at Governors State University located in University Park, Illinois. Confirm exact ceremony time and location on campus.
Hotel options include the Sheraton Niagara Falls, 300 Third Street, +1 716-285-3361, and Wingate by Wyndham Niagara Falls, 555 Buffalo Avenue, +1 716-282-1438, within budget of $200/night.
Recommended budget hotels within $200/night include: 1) Pod 39 Hotel, 145 E 39th St, +1 212-545-6500; 2) Fairfield Inn NYC Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station, 325 W 33rd St, +1 212-695-3300; 3) Hotel Edison Times Square, 228 W 47th St, +1 212-245-5000.