Chicago, or the Windy City as its often known is a food fanatics dream, but its cutting edge design architecture, striking public art displays and the stunning views across Lake Michigan will ensure your eyes are just as pleased as your taste buds. The music scene is also world renowned and there’s a wealth of things to see and do, so Chicago really does cater for all your senses.
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Taking in the art is a must… Millennium Park, set on the lakefront is not only Chicago’s no.1 green space, but it’s filled with impressive modern art, including pieces like ‘The Bean’ which in itself is a famous city landmark. The Art Institute of Chicago should be also on your to do list as it’s the USA’s 2nd largest art museum and is filled with masterpieces.
Admire the architecture by just wandering the streets, but if your neck is a little sore from looking up at all the impressive skyscrapers, take a relaxing boat tour to see the skyline in all its glory. You should also visit Chicago’s Water Tower, a 154ft turreted tower which is the only downtown survivor from the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, and Buckingham Fountain, one of the world’s largest fountains.
For views of the city from above head to 360 Chicago Observation Deck situated on the 94th floor of the 3rd tallest skyscraper which boasts some of the best views of Chicago, or skip the tour fee and go for a cheeky drink at their bar on 96th floor. Alternatively if you’re daring enough, Willis Tower (previously Sears Tower) boasts a glass balcony observation deck which is extremely popular.
The city also has some of the USA’s best museums, the most popular being The Museum of Science and Industry, The Field Museum of Natural history and The Alder Planetarium & Astronomy Museum.
There’s plenty for all the family too with the Shedd Aquarium and the Lincoln Park Zoo topping the list. Then Chicago’s number one tourist attraction is Navy Pier, filled with fun things like its iconic Ferris Wheel, its IMAX theatre and its many restaurants and bars.
Shopaholics will love Michigan Avenue, sworn by many to beat any other US city for shops and department stores. Alternatively for something a little different head to Randolph Street Market which is a big hit in town, and is styled on London’s Portobello Market.
Also make sure you try an authentic Chicago deep dish pizza… The Art of Pizza in Lakeview was once named the best deep dish in Chicago so it’s definitely worth a try!
Why choose eShores?
One to One Service
Our experienced personal travel consultants will ensure you find the most suitable holiday, whilst taking care of every last detail. Everything from start to finish will be effortless.
100% Tailor Made
We can use any hotel, in any destination, so we will craft an itinerary to suit your exact needs. Also, as we can provide any itinerary, the only holiday we'll offer, is the one that's right for you.
Fully Protected
Our ATOL bonding provides you with the financial protection you need and as a member of the Travel Trust Association, you'll have 100% financial protection. Covering you for any eventuality.
Competitive Pricing
As a tour operator & travel agent, we'll search the market to ensure that we find you the best price. Also as an online business, we can ensure our prices are as competitive as possible.
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AlisonFletcher
Brilliant trip organised by Dave, included Helsinki, Tallin, Vilnius and Riga. (4 different countries) Everything ran smoothly. Dave organised hotels, flights, taxis, ferry and coach. Have used this company a few times and can't recommend highly enough they are fab 😀
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Sandra
As always, Chris was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He gave me good advice on my travel plans and booked the holiday on my behalf. I've used eshores a number of times, and will continue to do so.
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Harrison
We haven’t been on our trip yet but based purely on the experience of booking the trip we are pleased with the result. It started with a bit of a hiccup as we spoke to a member of staff who never came back to us but when we reached back out again we were placed in the hands of Andy who has helped us book a 2 week trip to India including the golden triangle and then a few days on the beach. Andy was very patient with us with our changes to our tailor made holiday, even when we asked him to explore different areas only to revert back to the original plan. He also recommended moving the holiday back one week which created a saving of over £700 which meant we could upgrade the room for our beach stay in Goa. Andy was also available on weekends if we wanted to speak and regularly picked up the phone as opposed to keeping it to purely email dialogue. Hopefully the holiday will be amazing but based on the booking experience I would recommend eShores if you’re looking to book a tailor made holiday
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Wendy
I spoke to Lynette who was extremely helpful in understanding the trip that myself and my sister in law wanted from Thailand. Myself and my sister in law are both 72years young and we are really looking forward to our trip.
Posted 6 days ago -
Dawn
Excellent service from Matt at eShores. So very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I booked Mya holiday after all his hard work finding me the perfect holiday that I wanted. Superb service and not pushy all all.
Posted 1 week ago -
Amrik
We have booked two big holidays this year for a group of 8 and a group of 10, Rachel has coordinated our holidays with the utmost excellence, during the consultation we changed countires hotels and even flights but it did not phase Rachel one bit. Exceeds customer expectations by helping advising and supporting throughout the holiday. We are off to Thailand and Dubai in August and then followed by India and Thailand in November, I have rang emailed Rachel many times during the booking and I got very prompt responses even on her days off. Rachel is a credit to EShores and EShores is setting standards regarding customer focus.
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IainWilliam
I can’t praise Lynette at EShores enough. She has organised my trips perfectly to the point that I wouldn’t use anyone else. She listens to what I want or to the problem I have and comes up with a solution. Nothing is too much trouble. Try them out yourselves and I bet you become a repeater too!
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Kevin
At short notice, I needed a quote to travel through the USA (July the 20th) I emailed eShores with an idea of what I wanted to do, within a short period of time I had a response from Matthew, After several amendments to my holiday which wasn't any trouble to Matthew, Holiday all booked, now looking forward to travelling through the USA Have to say, the service I had through eShores was fantastic, well done Matthew for working through the changes,
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Marcus
Dealt with Adam who was great, I went back and forth many times, nothing was a problem for him. We got there in the end and Adam arranged a 3 place holiday to Malaysia and Singapore. We go on 5th August, will if update review when we return. EShores so far brilliant hats of to Adam.
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Jill
We as a family used eShores last year to go to USA, and they were brilliant, my husband and 1 are going to Italy with them this September and we have just booked again to go back to USA with them next May, very efficient and Matt is lovely to deal with
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