Two-Day Adventure in Chicago: Culture, Cuisine, and Cityscapes

Day 1: Downtown Discovery

Chicago, Illinois on June 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

Start your day with a delicious breakfast featuring award-winning pancakes and a hearty menu close to Millennium Park. Opens at 7:00am to kickstart your morning early.
USD20, 1h

9:30am

Millennium Park Visit

Explore the iconic Millennium Park, see the reflective Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean), and enjoy the gardens and outdoor art installations. Park is open from 6:00am to 11:00pm daily.
Free, 1h30m

11:15am

Art Institute of Chicago

Discover one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections. Open 10:30am to 5:00pm.
USD25, 2h

1:30pm

Lunch at Giordano's

Enjoy Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza at Giordano's, just minutes away from the Art Institute. Open daily from 11:00am.
USD25, 1h

3:00pm

Explore the Magnificent Mile

Stroll along Michigan Avenue’s famous shopping district, visit boutique shops and the historic Water Tower. Open throughout the day with varied store hours.
Free, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Eataly Chicago

Dine at Eataly, an Italian marketplace offering fresh pasta, seafood, and gourmet dishes. Open until 10:00pm.
USD40, 1h30m

8:00pm

Evening walk along the Chicago Riverwalk

Take a relaxing walk by the Chicago River enjoying great cityscape views and lively evening atmosphere. Open 24 hours.
Free, 1h
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Day 2: Museum & Lakeside

Chicago, Illinois on June 4, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at The Bongo Room

Enjoy inventive pancakes and breakfast dishes at this popular café. Opens at 8:00am on weekdays.
USD20, 1h

10:00am

Museum of Science and Industry

Explore interactive exhibits ranging from a WWII submarine to a science storm exhibit at one of the largest science museums in the world. Open 9:30am to 4:00pm.
USD25, 3h

1:30pm

Lunch at Valois Cafeteria

Eat at this local favorite cafeteria-style spot serving classic American lunch staples, open until 3:00pm.
USD15, 1h

2:45pm

Afternoon stroll along Lake Michigan

Walk or bike along the scenic lakefront trail enjoying the beaches and skyline views. Open all day.
Free, 2h
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