Day One

For the first day, you need to keep your strength up for the first day of sightseeing because you can guarantee it will be very eventful and one place in Chicago that comes highly recommended is the Bongo Room near the Wicker Park area. It is a very popular breakfast eatery so it is best to be as early as possible and with a very unusual menu, it will have something to cater for all tastes. The Bongo room has been given a rating of four out of five, it is not somewhere to visit every day but when you do, it provides an excellent treat for the family.

 

Top Tip: The breakfasts that Bongo Room have to offer may be high fat in some places so if you are unsure what the menu has in store then don’t hesitate to contact them and they will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can guarantee those calories will be burnt off but some may want to know exactly what the menu consists of.

 

There are many activities to do and one trip that is enjoyable for the whole family is by participating in the Chicago Trolley trip. Costs start from $25 per person and this will take you through various attractions that Chicago has to offer. The tour must be booked 24 hours ahead to take advantage of this excellent trip and you can book this online so the trolley will take you through all the major sights throughout the Chicago area which includes the Navy Pier, Millennium Park and much more. You can refer to the website for more information or arranging a booking for the whole family, http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/2985TROLLEY/Chicago-Trolley

 

During your trip on the Chicago Trolley, there are plenty of places in the local area that you can have a great meal before re-commencing your trip.

 

If you want to settle for something simple then why not have a Byron’s Hot Dog, within the restaurant children and adults alike can be introduced to excellent hot dogs and the interior looks like the sauces that are put on a hot dog, it offers a slightly different experience for eating fast food but prices are reasonable, it will keep you going until your evening meal and the kids will be happy and the atmosphere is very relaxed which results in an excellent family environment.

 

After a day of traveling, you may want a wonderful meal before settling down and remembering what you did on your first day. There are many varieties of foods available and there is something for all tastes that will finish off a wonderful day.

 

One highly recommended restaurant is the Garden of Paradise in the Bloomington area. It has been rated as the number one Greek and American restaurant in the area and you can guarantee excellent quality food at a great price.

 

Reservations are allowed and on some days this may be required but if you have any questions about the menu or to book a table then you can contact the Garden of Paradise on 309.828.8080.