22 days in Chicago and Beyond Itinerary

The Art Institute of Chicago and Cantigny Park will appeal to museum buffs. Get outdoors at Boat Tours & Water Sports and Chicago Lakefront. Venture out of the city with trips to Skeleton Key Brewery (in Woodridge), Noon Whistle Brewing Company (in Lombard) and Cal Sag BikeTrail (in Lemont). There's much more to do: wander the streets of The Magnificent Mile, enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck, admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium.

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Manila, Philippines to Chicago is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manila to Chicago is minus 14 hours. Traveling from Manila in March, things will get much colder in Chicago: highs are around 8°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Nauvoo.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): do a tasting at Press House Winery, then contemplate the long history of Joseph Smith Historic Site, then don't miss a visit to Brigham Young Home, and finally steep yourself in history at Nauvoo State Park.

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Drive from Chicago to Nauvoo in 4.5 hours. In April in Nauvoo, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Rockford.

Get outdoors at White Pines Forest State Park and Castle Rock State Park. Ellwood House Museum and The Eagle's Nest Art Colony Collection will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Rockford's surroundings by going to Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb) and Freeport (Oscar Taylor Home, Jane Addams Recreation Trail, &more).

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Traveling by car from Nauvoo to Rockford takes 4 hours. Traveling from Nauvoo in April, plan for little chillier nights in Rockford, with lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Waukegan.

Get in touch with nature at Veteran Acres Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Get out of town with these interesting Waukegan side-trips: Arlington Heights (Arlington International Racecourse & Shalom Memorial Park).

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Getting from Rockford to Waukegan by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. When traveling from Rockford in April, plan for slightly colder days in Waukegan, with highs around 14°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.