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Make the most of all Chicago has to offer with our 3-day itineraries. First, pick your pleasure. Is it shopping? Dining? Art? A Route 66 road trip? Explore our getaways for all of the above and more.
CHICAGO ITINERARIES
What is the difference between art and fashion? Nordstrom's to Prada, Impressionists to dinosaurs, Chicago has the answer. This three-day itinerary offers you the best of Chicago's vibrant shopping and dynamic cultural scene.
Chicago is home to architectural feats by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies Van der Rohe and so many other influential architects. Very few other cities offer the abundance of art in both public and private spaces. This three-day itinerary offers you a glimpse into the art and architectural heritage of the city designed to be "Paris
on the Prairie".
BEYOND CHICAGO ITINERARIES
On this six-day, fly/drive journey, you'll travel legendary Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis. It's the ultimate American road trip. Wind through small towns and back roads, and discover quirky landmarks from a bygone era. From small-town diners to drive-in movie theatres, this is roadside America at its finest.
Green thumbs will revel in the beauty and vast variety of Illinois' spectacular gardens. From the modern marvel of Chicago's Millennium Park to the zen-like peacefulness of Rockford's Anderson Japanese Gardens, you'll want to dig right in.
Follow the flow of the mighty Mississippi River as it snakes along the scenic western edge of Illinois. Along the way you'll be charmed by the picturesque river towns on its banks, and learn about influential one-time residents ranging from John Deere to President Ulysses S. Grant.
MOVIE ITINERARIES
Chicago has been the setting for numerous blockbuster films, from Ferris Bueller's Day Off to My Best Friend's Wedding, thanks to its bustling Midwestern city appeal and classic downtown architecture. Check out some Windy City movie landmarks as you discover the glamour of Chicago.
Nothing says Americana quite like the Midwest. The picturesque Northern and Western regions of Illinois have been used by Hollywood filmmakers as locations for quintessential American films such as A League of Their Own, Field of Dreams and Groundhog Day. Hop in the car and trace the star-studded trail of your favourite films.
The romantic lure of the city has made Chicago the perfect location for films such as The Break-Up and Return to Me. Discover the town that has sparked more than one Hollywood love affair.
Just north of Chicago is the area known as the North Shore, which has been a hotbed of Hollywood filmmaking. Spend time in the area's picture-perfect suburbs and scout film locations for cinema classics that range from Home Alone to Ordinary People.
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