【3 Days 2 Nights in Chicago Guide】

Just wrapped up an intense Chicago walking tour! 🚶‍♂️✨ Compiled this super detailed guide covering popular landmarks + local hidden gems — save this for later! 📍 Day 1: Classic Landmark Marathon ✅ Millennium Park - The Bean: Go by 8 AM for crowd-free photos! 📸 ✅ Art Institute of Chicago: Must-sees: "American Gothic" and "Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait" 🖼️ – Audio guide recommended! ✅ 360 Chicago Observation Deck: Try TILT! Thrilling views 🌆 – Best at sunset for stunning night scenes. 🍕 Food Recs: ▪️ Giordano’s Deep Dish Pizza: Cheese pull is insane 🧀, but portion is huge – 2 people can’t finish! ▪️ Lao Szechuan: Authentic Chinese – a must-try for Asian food lovers! 🌶️ 📍 Day 2: Artsy & Local Vibes 🚣 Chicago River Kayaking: $25 for the coolest urban view 🚣 – Book online in advance! 🎨 West Loop Street Art: Graffiti on converted factories – super photogenic 🎨 🌿 The 606 Trail: Elevated rail turned greenway – perfect for biking or chilling 🚲🌿 ⚠️ Heads-up: ✖️ Navy Pier: Very touristy – skip if short on time ✖️ Don’t touch metal railings with bare hands in winter! ❄️🙅 ✖️ Avoid South Side at night – daytime only! 📍 Day 3: Day Trip Beyond Downtown 🚂 Take Metra to Oak Park: Visit Hemingway’s birthplace + Frank Lloyd Wright architecture masterpieces 🏛️ 📸 Photo Tips: Wear light-colored clothes for Willis Tower glass ledges 👕 Capture skyline reflections along Riverwalk 🌃 Adler Planetarium for iconic city night shots 📷 💡 Practical Tips: 🚇 Transport: Ventra card > single-ride tickets 🛍️ Shopping: Michigan Ave has high tax – try Woodfield Mall in suburbs instead 👮 Safety: Always carry $20 “safety cash” – hand it over if needed Want more Chicago content? Food guides or shopping tips? Comment below! 👇 #ChicagoTravel #USATrip #StudyAbroadLife #ChicagoPhotography #TravelUSA #InspiredTravel