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A Trip to East Coast 2008

A 30 day trip, travelling to Chicago
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Chicago

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Chicago, IL, United States
Day 1 9:00am - Day 5 12:00am
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CTA 3-day Visitor Pass

* 1-Day Fun Pass for $5 * 2-Day Visitor Pass for $9 * 3-Day Visitor Pass for $12 * 5-Day Visitor Pass for $18
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Day 1 9:00am - Day 1 9:30am
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Millennium Park

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Millennium Park is one of the newest additions to Chicago's many wide-open urban spaces, and is host to a range of i …
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601-6530
United States
+1 312 742 1168
Day 1 11:00am - Day 1 2:00pm
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John Hancock Center

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You can't miss the John Hancock Center if you happen to be passing through the North Side neighborhood of Chicago. A …
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875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-1779
United States
+1 312 751 3680
Day 1
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Michigan Avenue Bridge

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This is possibly the most-photographed spot in Chicago, but more for its picturesque view over the river than for it …
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N Michigan Ave & E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
+1 312 744 3200
Day 1
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Westfield North Bridge

The anchor of this development is a four-story Nordstrom. The rest of the mall is bright and open, thanks to high …More  
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520 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, USA
312-327-2300
Day 1
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Art Institute of Chicago

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From popular Rembrandt masterpieces to recent works by lesser-known artists, the Art Institute of Chicago houses one …
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111 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603-6110
United States
+1 312 443 3600
Day 1
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$12
Take Metra: Brown, Orange, Purple, and Green lines to Adams St./Wabash Ave. stop. Red line to Monroe St./State St. stop. Blue line to Monroe St./Dearborn St. stop. Metra to Jackson Boulevard stop. The City of Chicago’s Free Trolley stops in front of the museum daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Sears Tower Skydeck

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While no longer the world's tallest building, the Sears Tower still stands proud. High-speed elevators climb 110 sto …
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233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606-6311
United States
+1 312 875 9696
Day 1
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The Merchandise Mart

The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building, largest wholesale design center and one of Chicago’ …More  
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222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
USA
312.527.4141
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Greektown

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Shout "Opah!" (not Oprah) as you explore one of Chicago's ethnic neighborhoods. In the late 1800s, Greeks began immi …
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S Halsted St & W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60661
United States
+1 312 567 8500
Day 1
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Day 2 - Chicago

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Navy Pier

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This family entertainment complex on Lake Michigan offers daylong fun with more than 50 acres of parks and gardens …
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Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-3426
United States
+1 312 595 5300 / +1 800 595 7437
Day 2 12:00am - Day 2 10:00am
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Take CTA: Buses #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), #56 (Milwaukee Avenue), #66 (Chicago Avenue), #120 (Northwestern/Wacker Express), and #121 (Union/Wacker Express) serve the Navy Pier. #124 Navy Pier Express runs from Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center on weekends.

Free Trolley: The Illinois-Grand Corridor Transportation Management Association (TMA) offers free daily trolley service between Navy Pier and State Street along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street. For more information, visit www.tylin.com/chicago/tma.
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Shoreline Sightseeing Architectural River Cruise

Join Shoreline on an exciting journey as we tour the Chicago River and its architectural landmarks. Our experienced …More  
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600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60661
USA
Day 2 10:30am - Day 2 10:45am
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June 16–August 17
Weekdays: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, every half hour from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:15 pm*, 7:45 pm*

Walk up: $24 Online: $22.8
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Magnificent Mile

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Representing the spirit of American shopping, this well-known stretch of Michigan Avenue has something for everyone …
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700 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-2500
United States
+1 312 642 3570
Day 2 12:00pm - Day 2 2:00pm
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Pizzeria Uno

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Forget about the mega-chain this pizzeria spawned. This location is the first, with arguably the best pizza in …
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29 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2707
United States
+1 312 321 1000
Day 2 12:00pm - Day 2 12:30pm
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Water Tower Place

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The eight-level Water Tower Place reigns as the largest mall on Michigan Avenue. Anchored by a Lord & Taylor and …
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Water Tower Place
835 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2203
United States
+1 312 440 3166
Day 2 2:00pm - Day 2 3:00pm
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Lincoln Park Conservatory

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This indoor conservatory features greenhouses with tropical displays, divided into four areas; the Palm House, the F …
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2391 N Stockton Dr
Chicago, IL 60614-3419
United States
+1 312 742 7736
Day 2
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Chicago Paper Sources

hours:Monday-Friday: 10-7 Saturday: 10-6 Sunday: 11-5
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232 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610
USA
773-525-7300
Day 2 4:00pm - Day 2 5:00pm
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Hot Doug's

Info at Chicago.Citysearch.com http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/11558979/chicago_il/hot_doug_s_inc.html …More  
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3324 North California
Chicago, IL
Day 2
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Superdawg

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First of all, this place is a DRIVE-IN! That alone should spark your curiosity. Fun, retro, and campy—there are carh …
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6363 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646-3726
United States
+1 773 763 0660
Day 2 11:00pm - Day 2 11:15pm
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Day 3 - Chicago

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Museum of Science and Industry

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This museum makes science fun with interactive, educational exhibits that stretch the imagination. Spend time in a 1 …
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5700 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60637-2003
United States
+1 773 684 1414
Day 3
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University of Chicago (The)

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The University of Chicago has done it all, from the birth of the atomic bomb to the first living-donor living transp …
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5801 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637-1476
United States
+1 773 702 1234
Day 3
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Day 4 - Chicago

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Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

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If you adhere to the "dinner is ready when the smoke detector goes off" theory of cooking, maybe you should consider …
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1401 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-2810
United States
+1 312 786 1401
Day 4
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