Illinois · United States · TRAVEL GUIDES IN ENGLISH
Architecture next to the river, museums facing the lake and neighborhoods with their own stories and flavors.
YOUR JOURNEY, AT YOUR RHYTHM
Combine Millennium Park with the art of the Art Institute or the views of Skydeck, booking each ticket separately.
Discover the architecture from the river and spend another day visiting Hyde Park, Lincoln Park or Wrigleyville.
TOURS AND EXPERIENCES
Choose an area or destination to see places, activities, tips and itineraries. The length and budget of each guide are editorial suggestions.
Center · Art and skyscrapers
A proposal to link the public art of Millennium Park with the collections of the Art Institute and another perspective from Skydeck. Distribute the museums and the viewpoint according to your pace.
2 days suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do in the Loop and Millennium Park →
Center · Riverside and design
Combine Chicago Architecture Center exhibits with the Riverwalk public promenade and an optional CAC architectural cruise aboard First Lady.
1 day suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do in Chicago River and architecture →
South shore of the center · Science and collections
The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium share the Museum Campus setting, but each deserves time and an admission of its own. Choose your interests and distribute the visits.
3 days suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do at Museum Campus →
Lake Michigan · Pier, fountain and beach
A guide to three stretches of lakefront: Navy Pier with the Centennial Wheel option, the monumental setting of Buckingham Fountain, and Oak Street Beach. Organize trips between them.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to See and Do at Navy Pier and Lakefront →
North Side · Nature and history
The sector brings together Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory and Chicago History Museum. Alternate outdoor walks with a botanical or historical visit depending on your interest.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Lincoln Park and gardens →
South Side · Science, architecture and memory
Take a tour of the South with Griffin MSI and Robie House in Hyde Park and the DuSable Black History Museum in Washington Park. The three visits have independent enclosures and entrances.
3 days suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do in Hyde Park and Washington Park →
North Side · Sports, cinema and heritage
Divide between different days the Wrigley Field area, a performance at the Music Box Theater and a respectful walk through Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Wrigleyville and Lakeview →
West Town and West · Trails and Puerto Rican culture
Walk along a stretch of The 606, visit Wicker Park, and make another stop at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture in Humboldt Park, next to Paseo Boricua.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Wicker Park and Humboldt Park →LOCAL FLAVORS
Chicago cuisine tells of its communities: deep dish pizza, traditional Italian sandwiches and jibarito with Puerto Rican roots.
A pizzeria classic
High edge pizza with plenty of cheese and tomato sauce on top. A classic to share during your visit to Chicago.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
Stalls and neighborhood stores
Beef sausage in bread with poppy, mustard, onion, relish, tomato, pickle, peppers and celery salt. The local combination is served without ketchup.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
Italian-American tradition
Beef sandwich cut very thin and cooked in its juices. A specialty born in the Italian community of Chicago.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
Flavors of the Puerto Rican community
Two sheets of fried plantain replace the bread and wrap the filling. A creation linked to the Puerto Rican community of Chicago.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
A bite of Chicago
A pocket of dough filled with pizza ingredients and served fried. Iltaco brought its Original Pizza Puff to Chicago cuisine in 1976.
Reference: Iltaco · History of the Original Pizza Puff
Italian-American cuisine
Roasted chicken with potatoes, garlic and white wine, often accompanied by peas. Another classic of the Chicago Italian tradition.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Check the route, direction and transfers before leaving. The northern, southern, and western sectors of this collection require travel; Each guide is an independent proposal.
Check CTA train, bus, and elevator advisories before you travel. Also check the access to the chosen venue if you need to avoid stairs.
Each place has its official link. An outside tour does not include admission to museums, viewpoints, cruises or performances; Check date, modality and services before purchasing.
Lincoln Park Zoo allows general admission without reservation. Lincoln Park Conservatory is free, but requires a timed ticket; Check their calendar when organizing the ride.
Expand the information and review the visiting conditions in the reference sites of each destination.
Combine the ideas that interest you the most and continue exploring with SoyTurista PR.
See all destinations and guides →