Help with one day tour

A friend and I will be taking a quick one day tour this Sat. Since it was a sudden decision and neither of us are familiar with the city can someone help with a quick itinerary?

We would like to visit The Navy Pier, Millenium Park and the Sears Tower Skydeck. Will this be possible to do in 12 hrs.? We will be dropped off at the Oprah Studio/Store(?) and will need a map and general timeline.

Are any senior citizen discounts available for these attractions? Any coupons available online for the Skywalk?

Thanks so much.

Help with one day tour

Sure, all that can fit. If you are being dropped at Oprah, you can walk to Sears Tower from there. It%26#39;s about a mile. Go enjoy the observation deck. From there, cab over to Millenium Park and spend a couple hours there. From there, you can walk over to Navy Pier or if you are tired of the walking, take a quick cab. You can eat at Navy Pier. There are several restaurants and a food court there. You can take a boat ride too.

Help with one day tour

For something different - consider taking a water taxi after Sears Tower. http://www.chicagowatertaxi.com/

Where do you want to end your day? If it is an hour or so before sunset, you may want to make the Sears Tower your last stop. Or, end your day at Navy Pier since it is open late. If there is a free concert in Millennium Park, you may want to make that your last stop. All are good options.

You have a lot of short hops in your schedule; since you say you are seniors, I would recommend taking a cab for most of them unless you are very healthy walkers. From Harpo Studios to the Sears Tower is a mile and a half. From Sears Tower to Millennium Park is a about 3/4 of a mile; it%26#39;s then almost another mile to Navy Pier. Navy Pier itself and Millennium Park are large and must be walked through, so save your legs!

You could do Oprah-Sears-Millennium Park-Navy Pier, or Oprah-Millennium Park-either Navy Pier-Sears or vice versa, using the water taxi. Take a look at www.navypier.com and www.millenniumpark.org for information on concerts and other special events.

In addition, let the weather be your guide. If it%26#39;s cloudy out, skip Sears Tower.

Thanks for the replies!

Now I%26#39;m hearing that The Hancock Observatory may be better. Both of us are not interested in long lines so would this be a better option?

Can anyone give advice on the best seafood or italian restaurant(s) along our route?

Hancock is better in my opinion but not really on your route as indicated in your post. But not far out of the way. It%26#39;s not a waiting in line issue, the wait time varies in each location, but I think the Hancock has the more interesting views. Also, Hancock has a bar/restaurant on the 95/96 floor so instead of going to the observation deck, many people choose to have a drink instead. In fact, maybe you can have lunch on the 95th floor and see your view. Kill two birds with one stone. On Saturdays they have an all you can eat lunch for about $20. Includes carving stations and sides, salads, etc.