Great Lakes Circle · Lakes, Breweries & Dunes

Chicago → Milwaukee → Madison → Traverse City · 6 days · group of 18 · Craft & Brewery Trail

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Day 1 · Chicago

10:00 AM
New Best Sub meal
Start the day at New Best Sub, a 4.9 star favorite across 1,012 reviews.
3334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA · ★ 4.9 (1.0k) · {'endPrice': {'units': '20', 'currencyCode': 'USD'}, 'startPrice': {'units': '10', 'currencyCode': 'USD'}} · (773) 801-0758
12:30 PM
Ramen-San Lincoln Park meal
Midday, settle in at Ramen-San Lincoln Park, a 4.9 star favorite across 3,991 reviews.
★ 4.9 (4.0k) · (773) 248-3000
1:00 PM
Second City activity
Explore Second City, a 4.6 star favorite across 3,702 reviews and set up well for groups.
★ 4.6 (3.7k) · (312) 337-3992
good for groupswheelchair access
2:30 PM
Chicago Shakespeare Theater activity
Discover Chicago Shakespeare Theater, a 4.8 star favorite across 1,397 reviews.
★ 4.8 (1.4k) · (312) 595-5600
wheelchair access
7:00 PM
Girl & The Goat meal
Come together for dinner at Girl & The Goat, a 4.7 star favorite across 7,811 reviews and set up well for groups.
★ 4.7 (7.8k) · (312) 492-6262
good for groups
9:00 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra activity
Spend time at Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a 4.9 star favorite across 3,896 reviews.
★ 4.9 (3.9k) · (312) 294-3000
wheelchair access
Check-in
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago lodging
Check in at Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago, your base for the craft & brewery trail, a 4.8 star favorite across 955 reviews.
1 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA · ★ 4.8 (955) · (872) 204-1535

Day 2 · Chicago

8:00 AM
La Cocina de Irma meal
Start the day at La Cocina de Irma, a 4.9 star favorite across 523 reviews.
4224 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623, USA · ★ 4.9 (523) · {'endPrice': {'units': '20', 'currencyCode': 'USD'}, 'startPrice': {'units': '10', 'currencyCode': 'USD'}} · (773) 766-5799
9:30 AM
Chicago Architecture River Cruise activity
Explore Chicago Architecture River Cruise, a 4.8 star favorite across 3,379 reviews.
★ 4.8 (3.4k) · (773) 231-7430
12:30 PM
Alla Vita meal
Midday, settle in at Alla Vita, a 4.8 star favorite across 5,109 reviews.
★ 4.8 (5.1k) · (312) 667-0104
2:30 PM
Mercury Skyline Cruiseline activity
Discover Mercury Skyline Cruiseline, a 4.7 star favorite across 858 reviews.
★ 4.7 (858) · (312) 527-2002
7:00 PM
The Dearborn meal
Come together for dinner at The Dearborn, a 4.7 star favorite across 9,446 reviews.
★ 4.7 (9.4k) · (312) 384-1242
9:00 PM
AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago activity
Spend time at AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago, a 4.5 star favorite across 2,856 reviews.
800 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA · ★ 4.5 (2.9k) · (312) 312-9610
Check-in
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago lodging
Check in at Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago, your base for the craft & brewery trail, a 4.8 star favorite across 955 reviews.
1 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA · ★ 4.8 (955) · (872) 204-1535

Day 3 · Milwaukee

9:00 AM
Jalisco's Cantina meal
Start the day at Jalisco's Cantina, a 4.6 star favorite across 186 reviews and set up well for groups.
★ 4.6 (186) · +14142265300
good for groups
9:30 AM
Brew City Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls activity
Explore Brew City Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls, a 4.8 star favorite across 189 reviews.
400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA · ★ 4.8 (189) · (414) 635-9046
12:30 PM
La Merenda meal
# La Merenda, Milwaukee La Merenda is an intimate Italian restaurant in Milwaukee that specializes in authentic cuisine and wine pairings, making it an ideal destination for groups seeking a refined culinary experience in a charming, European-inspired setting. A practical pick for the group, comfortable for groups.
★ 4.7 (1.5k) · +1-414-389-0125
good for groups
2:30 PM
Milwaukee Public Market activity
Discover Milwaukee Public Market, a 4.7 star favorite across 12,270 reviews.
400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA · ★ 4.7 (12.3k) · (414) 336-1111
7:00 PM
Alem Ethiopian Village meal
# Alem Ethiopian Village Alem Ethiopian Village is an authentic Ethiopian restaurant in Milwaukee that offers group travel operators an opportunity to provide their clients with an immersive cultural dining experience featuring traditional Ethiopian cuisine, communal dining customs, and vibrant African atmosphere. A practical pick for the group, comfortable for groups.
★ 4.7 (567) · +1 414 224 5324
good for groups
8:00 PM
Game Show Battle Rooms - Milwaukee (Brookfield) activity
Spend time at Game Show Battle Rooms - Milwaukee (Brookfield), a 5 star favorite across 6,535 reviews.
12565 W Feerick St Ste b, Brookfield, WI 53005, USA · ★ 5 (6.5k) · (414) 765-2860
Check-in
Kinn MKE Guesthouse lodging
# Kinn MKE Guesthouse Kinn MKE Guesthouse is a boutique accommodation option in Milwaukee offering comfortable, stylish lodging ideal for group travelers seeking a more intimate and personalized hotel alternative in the heart of the city. A practical pick for the group, step-free access.
★ 4.9 (784) · (855) 546-6653
wheelchair access

Day 4 · Milwaukee

8:00 AM
Avlí meal
Start the day at Avlí, a 4.5 star favorite across 389 reviews and set up well for groups.
★ 4.5 (389) · +1-414-395-1300
good for groupsoutdoor space
12:30 PM
Camino meal
Midday, settle in at Camino, a 4.6 star favorite across 1,593 reviews and set up well for groups.
★ 4.6 (1.6k) · +1-414-763-0232
good for groupsoutdoor space
2:30 PM
Hangman Tours activity
Discover Hangman Tours, a 4.9 star favorite across 589 reviews.
424 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA · ★ 4.9 (589) · (414) 272-4222
3:00 PM
Broken Bat Brewing Co. activity
Explore Broken Bat Brewing Co., a 4.6 star favorite across 390 reviews.
135 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA · ★ 4.6 (390) · (414) 316-9197
7:00 PM
Electric Lime Taqueria meal
Come together for dinner at Electric Lime Taqueria, a 4.6 star favorite across 224 reviews and set up well for groups.
★ 4.6 (224) · (414) 249-4587
good for groupsoutdoor space
7:45 PM
City Tours MKE (MKE CITY TOURS) activity
Spend time at City Tours MKE (MKE CITY TOURS), a 4.9 star favorite across 422 reviews.
215 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA · ★ 4.9 (422) · (414) 209-4808
Check-in
Kinn MKE Guesthouse lodging
# Kinn MKE Guesthouse Kinn MKE Guesthouse is a boutique accommodation option in Milwaukee offering comfortable, stylish lodging ideal for group travelers seeking a more intimate and personalized hotel alternative in the heart of the city. A practical pick for the group, step-free access.
★ 4.9 (784) · (855) 546-6653
wheelchair access

Day 5 · Madison

8:00 AM
Jade True Food meal
Start the day at Jade True Food, a 4.9 star favorite across 99 reviews.
★ 4.9 (99) · (608) 203-5121
9:30 AM
Destination Madison activity
Explore Destination Madison, rated 4.4 stars.
22 E Mifflin St #200, Madison, WI 53703, USA · ★ 4.4 (19) · (608) 255-2537
12:30 PM
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant meal
Midday, settle in at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, a 4.5 star favorite across 675 reviews and set up well for groups.
★ 4.5 (675) · (608) 716-7775
good for groups
2:30 PM
Wisconsin State Capitol activity
Discover Wisconsin State Capitol, a 4.7 star favorite across 1,279 reviews.
2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702, USA · ★ 4.7 (1.3k) · (608) 266-0382
7:00 PM
Sardine meal
Come together for dinner at Sardine, a 4.7 star favorite across 2,241 reviews.
★ 4.7 (2.2k) · (608) 441-1600
9:00 PM
Trolley Pub Madison activity
Spend time at Trolley Pub Madison, a 4.9 star favorite across 1,253 reviews.
555 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA · ★ 4.9 (1.3k) · (608) 513-3882
Check-in
Hotel Indigo lodging
Check in at Hotel Indigo, your base for the craft & brewery trail, a 4.7 star favorite across 746 reviews.
★ 4.7 (746) · (608) 256-0061
wheelchair access

Day 6 · Traverse City

8:00 AM
Oakwood Proper Burgers meal
Start the day at Oakwood Proper Burgers, a 4.9 star favorite across 1,442 reviews.
★ 4.9 (1.4k) · (231) 253-1513
9:30 AM
Clinch Park activity
Explore Clinch Park, a 4.6 star favorite across 2,945 reviews.
111 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA · ★ 4.6 (2.9k) · (231) 922-4904
12:30 PM
S2S Sugar to Salt meal
Midday, settle in at S2S Sugar to Salt, a 4.7 star favorite across 569 reviews.
★ 4.7 (569) · (231) 492-4616
2:30 PM
Traverse City Cherry Festival Fair activity
Discover Traverse City Cherry Festival Fair, rated 4.5 stars.
Parking Lot B, Southwest Corner of E Grandview Pkwy @, Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA · ★ 4.5 (19)
4:45 PM
Traverse City Tourism activity
Spend time at Traverse City Tourism, a 4.7 star favorite across 112 reviews.
101 W Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA · ★ 4.7 (112) · (231) 947-1120
7:00 PM
Modern Bird meal
Come together for dinner at Modern Bird, a 4.8 star favorite across 294 reviews.
★ 4.8 (294) · (231) 421-5046
Check-in
The Sierra Motel lodging
Check in at The Sierra Motel, your base for the craft & brewery trail, a 4.9 star favorite across 682 reviews.
230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA · ★ 4.9 (682) · (231) 946-7720

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