American Holidays 2020 North America Digital Brochure

Chicago
The City on the Lake! With more than 26 miles of lakefront
nestled within a stunning architectural skyline, Chicago
continues to live up to its international reputation as a top
destination.
Explore the diverse music and nightlife scene. Here in the
heart of the Midwest, the nation’s third largest city boasts
sandy beaches and beautiful parks against a backdrop of
downtown skyscrapers and colourful neighbourhoods.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant theatre scene. Muse in the
museums and galleries of every variety, and take in
sensational performances from live music, comedy, dance
and opera or find one of the many friendly family activity
ideas and must see events that makes this city an
international favourite.
Chicago Highlights
• Visit the Tallest Building in North America at the Willis Tower and
step out onto “The Ledge”, a suspended glass box at Skydeck
Chicago more than 1000 ft in the sky!
•Offering an unforgettable wildlife experience amid a stunning
Skyline, the Lincoln Park Zoo is open to the public for FREE every
day of the year, it’s great for Kids.
• Play in the Park! Explore Chicago’s lush Millennium Park that is
home to the famous Cloud Gate of “Bean” Sculpture.
• Shop Magnificently! Between the shops downtown and quirky one
of a kind boutiques throughout the neighbourhoods, Chicago is a
shopper’s paradise. A walk down the Magnificent Mile on Michigan
Avenue reveals hundreds of high end stores not to mention the 12
story Macy’s on State Street.
• Act like a Kid Again! Don’t miss a stop to Navy Pier and
ride the Ferris Wheel.
• Soak up the atmosphere at a baseball game in Wrigley Field
Stadium! Support the Cubs!
• Discover some hidden gems and indulge in a little Speakeasy!
Chicago’s prohibition days have left behind some hidden bars in the
city. One of our fav’s is “Jimmy at the James “(James Hotel – you will
have to find the way in for yourself)
Dining The City owes its outstanding dining scene to its melting pot
of people spread across 77 ethnically diverse neighbourhoods
welcoming visitors with an array of international aromas. Greektown,
Chicago is known to be the home of
Jazz, but whatever kind of music takes
your fancy, whether its Blues, Rock &
Roll, Salsa or Soul you will find it live in
Chicago any night of the week.
Explore the city
Day 1: Enjoy a Birds eye view of the city at Chicago 360 Tilt
Skyscraper Building. This new tilt puts you over the Edge! Shop the
Magnificent Mile. Experience Chicago from another perspective and
board a cruise along the River with an architecture tour. Wander
Millennium Park and stop off for a selfie by the iconic Cloud Gate
known as “The Bean”.
Day 2: Enjoy 3 world-class museums all within a mile of each other,
Shedd Aquarium, Alder Planetarium and the Field Museum. In the
afternoon try a slice of the Chicago-style deep pizza at either
Giordano’s or Connie’s Pizza both classic Italian restaurants. Take a
guided walking tour or hop on board an open top bus or trolley tour
to get the lay of the land. For nightlife, take in one of the Cities
legendary blues clubs like Kingston Mines (Blues Bar in Lincoln Park)
Day 3: Enjoy the many attractions located at Navy Pier and for lunch
stop off in Little Italy or Chinatown. If you are a sports fan then why
not take in a tour of Cellular Field or go north to Wrigleyville, home
to the oldest ballpark, Wrigley Field. In the evening why not take in a
Broadway show in downtown.
Day 4: Chicago is known for its shopping and has some of the city’s
finest shopping hotspots, Michigan Avenue has some of the world’s
finest but stray from the Mag Mile and that’s when it really shines.
From Lakeview to Wicker Park, Lincoln Park to Bucktown there are
local and smaller boutiques that are perfect for all styles and budget.
Chicago CityPass
Chicago CityPASS packs five of the Windy City’s
must-see attractions into a prepaid ticket booklet
that fits easily into your pocket and saves you a
massive 50% off regular combined admission and
includes skip-the-line at most attractions.
• Shedd Aquarium VIP • The Field Museum & Underground
Adventure • Skydeck Chicago • The Adler Planetarium or Art
Institute of Chicago • 360 Chicago or Museum of Science and
Industry
Prices from £93/€105 Adult £76/€87 Child 3-11yrs
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