Culture & Comedy, Shopping and Shore: a Girls' Chicago Adventure
(trip #19)4 days in Chicago, IL ($$$) — This 4 night adventure will keep your group entertained as you and your best girlfriends discover the many facets of Chicago. One day will be spent exploring the sights of the city, from 1,300 feet above the city, to cruising down the Chicago River, to the festival atmosphere of the shoreline Navy Pier. No trip to Chicago would be complete without an entire day devoted to the amazing shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Finally you'll tour a world class Art Museum and laugh 'til you cry at a world famous comedy club.
Day 1
3:00PM Group Hotel
at W Chicago Lakeshore
644 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, ILGet a Map
Located on the Lake and near the best shopping, this hip hotel is the perfect location to base your girls' trip to Chicago.
- $259-$300 per night
- (312) 943-9200
8:00PM Meet at the Hotel Bar
at The Living Room Bar at the W Chicago Lakeshore
644 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, ILGet a Map
- (312) 943-9200
Day 2
8:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
at The W Cafe
644 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, ILGet a Map
The perfect to jumpstart your morning after the first late night of reminiscing in the Living Room Bar.
- (312) 943-9200
9:00AM Morning at the Spa
at Bliss Chicago Spa
644 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, ILGet a Map
Located on the 7th Floor of the W Chicago Lakeshore. Visit the website for a full menu of treatments.
- Varies
- (312) 266-9216
How to Book — Call in advance for reservations and to organize a group related spa activity for the girls.
1:00PM See the City from Above
at The Skydeck, Sears Tower
233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3530Chicago, ILGet a Map
Your best view of the City is from 1,353 feet above it! The Sears Tower Skydeck offers views of up to 50 miles (including 4 States) on a clear day.
- $12.95/adult, $9.50/child (3-11)
- (312) 875-9447
How to Book — Open 10 am daily. Closes at 10pm April – September and at 8pm October – March.
2:00PM See the City by Water
at Shoreline Sightseeing
Sears Tower dock at Adams StreetChicago, ILGet a Map
Travel the Chicago River by Water Taxi from Sears Tower to Navy Pier. The water taxi offers a break from congested downtown traffic and a beautiful view of Chicago's historic skyscraper architecture. Offered every 20 minutes from 10:00am-6:00pm.
- $6/adult and senior, $4/child
- (312) 222-9328
How to Book — Memorial Day-Labor Day only.
3:00PM On the Waterfront
at Navy Pier
600 East Grand AvenueChicago, ILGet a Map
At first glance the carnival atmosphere of Navy Pier may give the impression it's for kids only, but don't let that fool you. The Pier has several interesting shops to keep a group of girls entertained! Check out the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows. Make certain to stop at Billy Goat Tavern, made famous by Saturday Night Live, for a "cheezborger". Another option is a famous Chicago-style hotdog served all over the boardwalk.
- (800) 595-7437, (312) 595-7437...
Day 3
8:00AM Breakfast, Day Two
at The W Cafe
644 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, ILGet a Map
- (312) 943-9200
10:00AM High End Shopping Adventure
at The Magnificent Mile
North Michigan AvenueChicago, ILGet a Map
Experience the most famous shopping 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 Dinner on the Town
at Ambria
2300 N. Lincoln Park WestChicago, ILGet a Map
Outstanding wine list, so pace yourself, ladies.
- $25-$40
- (773) 472-5959
How to Book — Private dining rooms for groups of 12+. Call the restaurant for reservations.
Day 4
8:00AM Breakfast, Day Four
at The W Cafe
644 North Lake Shore DriveChicago, ILGet a Map
- (312) 943-9200
10:00AM A Day at the Museum
at The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan AvenueChicago, ILGet a Map
The Museum's motto is A Place for Delight and your group will definitely be entranced by their collections. With 5,000 years of artistic expression to explore, you'll find a lot to discuss with your friends.
- $12/adult, $7/child/student/senior
- (312) 443-3600
How to Book — Monday–Wednesday, 10:30am–5:00pm, Thursday 10:30am–8:00pm (Free 5:00pm-8:00pm), Friday 10:30am-5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm.
7:00PM A Night of Comedy
at Second City
1616 N. Wells St.Chicago, ILGet a Map
Second City has historically been a proving ground for young comics headed for Saturday Night Live fame. Past alumni include Bill Murray, John Candy, Belushi, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Eugene Levy, and Mike Myers to name a few. A limited engagement show is offered Tuesday- Thursday and The Best of Second City is offered every Monday and Saturday. Second City's shows always receive rave reviews and the sketch comedy of Best of is legendary. Drinks and appetizers can be purchased during the show.
- $14-$24 per person
- (312) 664-4032, (312) 337-3992...
How to Book — Contact Ellen Baren to inquire about special group packages which include dinner and a show: 1-312-475-3560 or Email: ebaren@secondcity.com. AGe limit- 10 and older only.
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