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# Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge Tours and Activities

## Visit Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge

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## Plan a trip to see Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge

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### theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel

Downtown Chicago

CA $443

per person

Feb 12 - Feb 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Chicago (ORD)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

great staff...loved our stay.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

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### The Emily Hotel

Downtown Chicago

CA $877

per person

Feb 12 - Feb 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Chicago (ORD)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,264 reviews)

Yes room was clean and orderly with everything in place. Front desk and dining staff were professional and thoughtful. Music in restaurant was a bit high for volume, more relaxing type of music would be nice. Food was good and happy hour specials were nice. enjoyed our stay.

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### Level Chicago Fulton Market

Downtown Chicago

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per person

Feb 12 - Feb 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Chicago (ORD)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)

Staff was friendly and outgoing throughout our 2 night stay. Roome were very clean, spacious with floor to ceiling windows and large walk-in showers. Bottle of wine upon check-in.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

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#### Grant Park

Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.

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#### Old Market House

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#### Old Blacksmith Shop

Live demonstrations provide a fascinating experience at this blacksmith shop, with anvils and fire pokers glowing red hot and bending to the might of the hammer.

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