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Chicago, United States
Windy City a Michigan BeautyThis visit invites you to an immersion in the heart of the birthplace of modern architecture, where iconic skyscrapers draw a giant's silhouette between the sky and the lake. Let yourself be carried by the electrifying energy of a metropolis that has reinvented itself with panache, transforming its industrial past into a theater of light, art, and suspended parks. Between the strength of the iron structures spanning the river and the serenity of the blue horizons stretching as far as the eye can see, the city reveals a character that is proud, daring, and deeply vibrant.

Cloud Gate (The Bean)
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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BP Bridge
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Parks
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Lake Michigan
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Chicago's fire
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Chicago’s nicknames
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Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable
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Chicago’s Four
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Riverwalk and Marina City
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Chicago Theatre
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Macy’s
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Picasso’s statue
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First United Methodist Church
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City Hall
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Thompson Center
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
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Advice
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Civic Opera House and Chicago River
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SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower
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The Rookery
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Calder's Flamingo
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Chicago’s subway
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Begin Route 66
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Crown Fountain
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Feb.
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March
8°
April
15°
May
21°
June
27°
July
29°
Aug.
28°
Sept.
24°
Oct.
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Nov.
9°
Dec.
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Chicago is the main city in Illinois, resting along the shores of Lake Michigan. Its seasons vary depending on continental climate, from freezing winters with heavy snowfalls to very hot summers. Expect minimal temperatures between -7°C and -3°C from December to February, and higher temperatures between 25°C and 30°C from June to September. Unless you want to admire the city's frozen lake and Christmas decorations, the best time to visit Chicago is between April and October.
No need to worry about where to begin! Our tours are designed as a loop, so you can jump in wherever you are. The navigation system and audio-guide will automatically adjust to your location. However, if you happen to be nearby, we do have a preferred starting point: The Cloud Gate (The Bean)/ Millenium Park
Grant Park North Garage - 44 Michigan Ave/ Millennium Train Station Parking in the USA is generally easy, given that streets are wide and parking spots even wider. If you're used to Europe, you'll quickly realise that Americans are friendly and good drivers. However, there is a catch: Chicago is one of the worst cities in the world to park in. Not in the top three alongside New Delhi or Beijing, but still. In Chicago, parking spots are expensive and on-street spaces are rare. Chicago's parking meters are one of the most expensive in the US, and don't get me started on fines for traffic violations, both strict and severe. A word of advice: take the metro! Leave your car at the hotel though you must pay for parking, or even better, don't come to Chicago with any car at all!
If you plan on trying out many activities that require money, it is important to inform yourself on the various city passes that Chicago has to offer. Depending on your plans, they will save you both time and money. There are different options: the Chicago CityPASS, the Go Card, and Ceetiz passes. All of them offer access to attractions at advantageous prices, discounts on transportation, shopping, and dining, as well as skip-the-line tickets to major attractions. The tour transports you into the wonderful world of the James R. Thompson Center. Please note that it is closed on weekends and public holidays. If you can't get in, just continue straight ahead to the next point. While visiting Chicago, you'll discover the incredible glass patio of the Rookery Building. The building is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Unfortunately, it is closed on Sundays. You can take photos here, but don't use any tripod or other professional equipment. If you do, it will be considered a photo shoot, which is allowed, but only under certain conditions. The tour takes you inside the Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural Center. Access is free, but the building is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Don't miss it!
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