🇺🇸【3 Days 2 Nights in Chicago】Must-Visits + Hidden Gems!

Just wrapped up my Chicago power walk! 🚶♀️ Here’s the ultimate guide mixing iconic landmarks with local favorites — save this for your trip! 📍 Day 1 – Classic Landmarks Route ✅ 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 – Try “Tilt” for a thrill! 🌇 Best at sunset for epic night views. 🍕 Food Rec: ▪️ Giordano’s Deep Dish – Super cheesy, seriously delicious…but two people can’t finish one! 😋🧀 📍 Day 2 – Artsy & Local Vibes 🚣 Chicago River Kayaking – $25 for the coolest city views! 🛶 Book online in advance. 🎨 West Loop Street Art – Graffiti on converted factories = Instagram gold! 📸 🌿 The 606 Trail – Elevated rail turned greenway — perfect for biking or a chill walk! 🚴♀️ ⚠️ 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 🚂 Metra to Oak Park – Visit Hemingway’s Birthplace + Frank Lloyd Wright architecture tour! 🏛️📚 📸 Photo Tips: Wear light-colored clothes for Willis Tower glass ledges 👚 Riverwalk = perfect skyline reflections 🌆 Adler Planetarium for classic city night shots 📷 💡 Practical Tips: 🚇 Transport: Ventra card > single tickets 🛍️ Shopping: Michigan Ave has high tax — try Woodfield Mall in suburbs 👮 Safety: Always carry $20 “emergency cash” — hand it over if needed #ChicagoTravel #USATrip #HiddenGems #TravelTips #ChicagoFood #SoloTravel #PhotographySpots