Chicago's Magnificent Mile - a Girls' Excursion for Serious Shoppers
(trip #67)4 days in Chicago, IL ($$$) — If it's only the best for you and your girls than this 4 day excursion is exactly what you're looking for. Shop 'til you drop on The Magnificent Mile, enjoy a leisurely browse down the beautiful historic streets of the Oak Park boutiques, and splurge on a once in a lifetime dinner at Charlie Trotter's. Once in a while you need to splurge and this is the trip to do it.
Day 1
3:00PM Group Hotel
at Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown
600 North State StreetChicago, ILGet a Map
Located only steps away from the world-famous shopping of the Magnificent Mile. This shopping package includes a bottle of premium wine, fruit & cheese on arrival, $25 Discount in Osteria Via Stato, shopping discounts and special offers include such merchants as Macy´s, Bloomingdales, Water Tower Place, 900 North Michigan Shops and Westfield Northbridge, also includes a $50 gift certificate good for many stores on the Magnificent Mile and complimentary breakfast.
- Prices start at $309
How to Book — Advance reservations recommended.
8:00PM Gather for Dinner
at Osteria Via Stato
620 N. State Street, ChicagoChicago, ILGet a Map
One of the city's most authentic Italian eateries and wine bars located inside the hotel.
- $30 (varies on entree and season)
- 312-642-8450
Day 2
8:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
600 North State StreetChicago, ILGet a Map
Complimentary breakfast with cooked-to-order omelets, pancakes, and more.
- Included
9:00AM High End Shopping Adventure
at The Magnificent Mile
North Michigan AvenueChicago, ILGet a Map
Start off with the most famous shopping experience in Chicago, The Magnificent Mile. Stores that you absolutely cannot miss include: Tiffanys (http://www.tiffany.com), Nordstrom (http://www.nordstrom.com), Neiman Marcus (http://www.neimanmarcus.com), Water Tower Place (http://www.shopwatertower.com), The 900 Shops (http://www.shop900.com), Vosges Haut Chocolate (http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/), Aveda (http://aveda.aveda.com/enter/stores/topic_list.asp), Burberry, Giorgio Armani (http://www.giorgioarmani.com), and Ralph Lauren.
- (312) 642-3570
7:00PM Chicago-Style Pizza for Dinner
at Ginos East
633 N. Wells StreetChicago, ILGet a Map
The best place in Chicago to get true, deep dish Chicago-style pizza.
- $20-$25
- (312) 943-1124
How to Book — Call ahead to reserve space for your group.
10:00PM Bar
at Pops for Champagne
601 North State Street at OhioChicago, ILGet a Map
Live jazz offered Tuesday- Saturday beginning at 9:00pm. Over 100 varieties of champagne and sparkling wine to choose from!
- $10-$15 cover
- (312) 266-7677
How to Book — Open 3:00pm ? 2:00am.
Day 3
8:00AM Breakfast Before a Full Day
600 North State StreetChicago, ILGet a Map
Complimentary breakfast with cooked-to-order omelets, pancakes, and more.
- Included
9:00AM Architecture Tour
at Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
951 Chicago AvenueOak Park, ILGet a Map
Explore the first home and studio of Chicago’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
- $12/adult, $10/child (11-18) & senior, $5/child (under 11)
- (708) 848-1978
How to Book — Groups of 10 or more must call ahead to make advance reservations. Tour leaves Monday -Thursday at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm, every hour from 11am-6pm on Fridays (June-August), and every 20 minutes on weekends from 11am-3:30pm.
1:00PM High End Shopping Adventure, Part T...
at The Magnificant Mile
North Michigan AvenueChicago, ILGet a Map
Start off with the most famous shopping experience in Chicago, The Magnificent Mile. Stores that you absolutely cannot miss include: Tiffanys (http://www.tiffany.com), Nordstrom (http://www.nordstrom.com), Neiman Marcus (http://www.neimanmarcus.com), Water Tower Place (http://www.shopwatertower.com), The 900 Shops (http://www.shop900.com), Vosges Haut Chocolate (http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/), Aveda (http://aveda.aveda.com/enter/stores/topic_list.asp), Burberry, Giorgio Armani (http://www.giorgioarmani.com), and Ralph Lauren.
- (312) 642-3570
8:00PM A Dinner to Remember
at Charlie Trotter's
816 West ArmitageChicago, ILGet a Map
Charlie Trotter's is considered one of the best restaurants in the world! Head chef Charlie Trotter designs three menus each evening, which are served in a series of petite courses. Skip the wine pairing to stay on the lower end of the cost.
- $135-$300/person
- (773) 248-6228
How to Book — Reservations required. Seating Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. Friday-Saturday 5:30pm & 9:00pm. Consider calling Debra Torres to arrange a private dining room for a large group: 1-773-248-8949 ext.23 18% service charge added to each check.
Day 4
9:00AM Breakfast on the Final Day
600 North State StreetChicago, ILGet a Map
Before checking out, make one last stop for cooked-to-order omelets, pancakes, and more.
- Included
- (312) 836-0100
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