Trip Overview

8-Day Central Coast: Chicago, Detroit, D.C, NY and Niagara Falls

Tourist Number: 2872
Duration: 8 days
Start City: Chicago
End City: Chicago
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
1.Enjoy a cultural trip with visiting 8 historical cities from Chicago to New York.
2.Be on the top of the Empire state building, see the Statue of Liberty, In-depth tour in Metropolitan Museum of Art, and learn the history of military power by visiting USS Intrepid.
Itinerary

Special Note

1.Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
2.In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.

Day 1:  Hometown - Chicago

Trip:

Chicago Crown Fountain,

Buckingham Fountain,

Chicago Navy Pier,

Chicago skyline,

Downtown Chicago


Fly from home to Chicago. For passengers arriving with domestic flights, please wait at Baggage Claim area; for passengers taking International flight, please wait at the Exit doors after retrieving your luggage. Tour guide will lead you to the meeting point. For those guests who arrive at O’Hare meeting point before 3:00pm, you will receive an additional gift - free transportation to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago which features many shopping and dining options, there’s no complementary airport pickup and shopping option for Midway Airport arrival. For passengers who arrive before 5:00pm, you are invited to join the night tour of Chicago at $25 per person.
【Chicago Night tour】
Start from the Crown Fountain at Millennium Park, we will set off for Michigan Avenue where you can have a wonderful view of the Magnificent Mile in the night and take a walk alongside the Chicago River. The last stop will be the Michigan Lakeside with the panoramic view of the world-class city skyline of Chicago.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Sheraton Suites Chicago Elk Grove or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Chicago City Tour

Trip:

Chicago 360 viewing platform,

Buckingham Fountain,

Millennium Park,

Old Chicago water tower,

Art Institvte Chicago,

Lyric Opera of Chicago,

Downtown Chicago,

The Marina City towers,

Cloud Gate


This tour will show you the best of Chicago in one day. This is a world’s top architecture city with bold architectures. You will take a walk in the Millennium Park, a combination of stunning architecture, sculpture and landscape design located in the heart of downtown Chicago; you will see Cloud Gate, the impressive signature urban sculpture and one of the best public spaces that you can find on earth. Take a break at the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the world's largest artificial fountains. Stroll around the Navy Pier, the former Navy training center, which is the most visited lakeshore park in central United States now. You will also take an exclusive tour of the Chicago Theatre, an exquisite French Baroque style theatre. Another stop is Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile, where the Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park, the historical Chicago Water Tower, shopping malls and boutique stores are located. To have the best view of this famous city, you will go up to the 360 CHICAGO which soars 1,000 feet above Lake Michigan and the city’s majestic skyline to offer the most breathtaking views of downtown Chicago, the lakefront and four neighboring states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. It newly presents an enclosed, glass and steel moveable platform that tilts outward 304 meter above the Magnificent Mile and safely holds up to eight visitors at a time, which will be another thrilling experience for whom like to challenge themselves. As the birthplace of skyscrapers, Chicago has a skyline bristling with skyscrapers. Chicago River flows backwards from Lake Michigan and is lined up with best architecture in town: the corncob shaped Marina City buildings, Trump Tower, Willis Tower and etc. Take our river cruise to enjoy the beautiful urban view of Chicago.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Sheraton Suites Chicago Elk Grove or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Chicago - Detroit

Trip:

General Motors Headquarters,

Downtown Detroit


In the morning, we are heading to the capital of automobiles - Detroit. We will stop at the headquarters of the General Motors Company, and then visit Henry Ford Museum, which is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. It is the second-largest carmaker in the United States. Here is a word saying that where there is a car, there is a Ford. The exhibitions not only show the history of Ford but also reveal the process of American Industrial Revolution. The collection contains many rare exhibits including John F. Kennedy's presidential limousine, Abraham Lincoln's chair from Ford's Theatre, Thomas Edison's laboratory, the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop, and the Rosa Parks bus.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron Fairlawn or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Detroit - Pittsburgh - Washington D.C

Trip:

Pittsburgh,

Washington,

Lincoln Memorial,

Vietnam Veterans Memorial,

White House


In the morning, we will leave for Pittsburgh, "the Steel City" and go to the famous Point State Park, which is at the confluence of three rivers, gives you the fabulous view of the city of Pittsburgh. By the afternoon, we will head to Washington D.C. and visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Besides, we can take photos of the White House and the U.S. Capitol from outside. Furthermore, you surely don’t want to miss the opportunity to take a cruise for sightseeing of the town on the Potomac River! Along the way, you will see and pass by the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and etc.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Metro Points Hotel-Washington North or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Baltimore - Amish Village - Philadelphia - New York

Trip:

Liberty Bell,

Independence Hall,

Philadelphia,

Rockefeller Center


Baltimore, the colorful and diverse town, Maryland's largest city and economic hub, is recognized by its beautiful inner harbor where sits the Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The waterfront, Baltimore’s hub for tobacco trade with England in its earliest days, is surrounded with shops, restaurants and attractions that lure tourists and residents today. Then we will be heading to Lancaster to visit the Amish Cottage. Despite the development of the contemporary technologies in the 21st century, the Amish still live a rural way of life. They enjoy their simple and strict life and keep away from light, phone, and TV. Amish life is always remarkable in the trip with such a huge contrast with the modern social values. Later on, drive north to Philadelphia where is known as the birthplace of American democracy. At the Independence National Historical Park, tour guide will arrange a free time for guests to walk around. Inside the Independence Hall, you will have a special moment of standing exactly where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. You also won’t miss the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Washington, Congress Hall, and other great attractions! Take pictures, and even better, add a smile! Arriving in New York by evening, you are invited to join our delicately tailored night tour for just $25 to get an initial contact with this “Sleepless City” - a 3-hour tour stopping by the Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Hudson River to enjoy the luxury night view of city!


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Newark International Airport or the same level hotel

Day 6:  New Your City Tour

Trip:

Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Wall Street,

Charging Bull,

One World Trade Center,

Rockefeller Center,

United Nations Headquarters,

Fifth Avenue,

Times Square,

Statue of Liberty National Monument,

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum


At a first glance, travelling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible; however, our highly organized tour is especially designed for you to feel the core spirit of the New York, by visiting amounts of famous landmarks and museums to learn more of its unique history, and shopping in the world top-brand boutiques! By stepping up to the Empire State Building, guests could overlook the beautiful view of the central park and the entire of New York City. Empire State Building stood as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years, and has been surpassed in late 1970. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State. Nowadays it is still the most famed landmark of the city of New York. Also, Guests will have a chance to take a sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River to enjoy the city from a totally different view, as well as take pictures with the backdrops of Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. In addition, US INTREPID, the national heritage that costs $120 million, is reopen for visitors. Concorde supersonic airliner and a variety of aircrafts will be all in the exhibition for the guests to visit. Wandering around the world's famous financial and securities trading center  Wall Street, taking pictures with the symbol of New York Stock Exchange - Charging Bull, and visiting Trinity Church, Times Square. Of course, we will not miss the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States with collections of more than 2 million works of art. In the end of the day, our tour bus will take guests see around the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, United Nations Headquarters, Ground Zero and the new construction of WTO - Freedom tower...


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Rockaway-Mt. Arlington or the same level hotel

Day 7:  New York City - Niagara Falls

Trip:

Niagara Falls,

Bridal Veil Falls,

Maid of the Mist


Driving through the hilly Pennsylvania and New York State, the several hours of ride becomes a perfect time to enjoy the rural sceneries. We will arrive at Niagara Falls around the noon. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes over the crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Guests will be amazed by the deafening roar of the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall. Take the voyage on the famous “Maid of the Mist” (closed in winter) which gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls. You can also optionally watch a Niagara IMAX movie which chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people - like you - who come to see them today. Later you can choose either: A. to stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration till returning the hotel, or, B. to take Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Tour fee: $25/person, including $13 of the admission ticket). This interesting and exciting tour includes two popular attractions: the magnificent natural wonder - Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the U.S. historic landmark - Old Fort Niagara. The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated the whirlpool formed approximately 4,200 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by Niagara River. Old Fort Niagara is a rich historic landmark; it spans more than 300 years. Its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Erie Millcreek Mall or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Cleveland - Chicago - Home

Trip:

Cleveland,

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame


Cleveland, the holy land of Rock and Roll, is the biggest city along the Erie Lake in the State of Ohio. Here, we will visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, which is designed by the famous designer I. M. Pei. This is the heaven for Rock and Roll fans. The museum has 4 theaters, multiple interactive stations and 7 floors of exhibits that exactly tell the story of the world’s most powerful music. In the evening, we will return to Chicago.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None

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Trip:
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free", which means three or four persons share one room freely; The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incurs penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free" . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.Children must be occupied when they are two years old (including two years old), and children under two years of age can be embraced by adults. If there is no seated child, there is no service charge.

7.Except  the Illinois (Chicago Tour), the state law requires infants to use car seats, not adult embraces, if you want to take the tour with your baby no matter how old the baby is, please bring your own baby car seat.

8.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

7-night hotel accommodations
English speaking tour guide
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
ORD Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $10 per person per day for tour guide and driver (Suggested $12 for ID=550,636533 ); $10 per person one way for airport transfer;

All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to change without notice  in advance;

All other fees not show in "What's Included";

 

Guests are not allowed to use a City Pass and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour;
 
The arrangement for attractions included in this tour may be subject to slight changes depending on weather, traffic, politics, season conditions.

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry Adult/per. Child/per. Elder/per.
New York
Metropolitan Museum $25.00 $0.00 $17.00
World Trade Center $39.00 $32.00 $36.00
Liberty Cruise $48.00 $42.50 $42.50
U.S.S. Intrepid $36.00 $26.00 $34.00
Chicago
360 Chicago (incl. Tilt) $35.00 $25.00 $35.00
Chicago Architectural Cruise $66.00 $54.00 $66.00
The Art Institute of Chicago $32.00 $26.00 $26.00
Chicago Theater $18.00 $13.00 $18.00
Chicago Night Tour $35.00 $25.00 $35.00
Helicopter experience $89.00 $89.00 $89.00
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. Cruise $26.00 $18.00 $23.00
Washington
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. $23.00 $17.00 $23.00
Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame $35.00 $25.00 $35.00
Niagara Falls
Maid of the Mist $29.00 $17.00 $29.00
Cave of the Winds $21.00 $17.00 $21.00
Falls In-Depth Tour $45.00 $35.00 $43.00
NEW YORK
New York Night Tour $45.00 $35.00 $45.00
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant $15.00 $5.00 $10.00
Duquesne Incline $5.00 $2.50 $5.00
$60.00 $45.00 $60.00
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.