🇺🇸 3-Day Chicago Power Walk Guide! The Most Complete Guide Online

Chicago’s highlights are concentrated—you can cover 80% of the landmarks + 30% hidden gems in 3 days! Tested at 25k steps/day without collapsing 😎 Focus on architecture, art, night views, and food. Includes tips to avoid scams + budget reference at the end 👇 🏙️ Day 1: Downtown Power Walk ▪ Morning – Art Institute of Chicago Must-see: Van Gogh’s The Bedroom, Monet’s Water Lilies, Picasso’s The Old Guitarist ▪ Afternoon – Skydeck Glass Ledge Pro photo tip: Have a friend squat and use wide-angle to shoot downward—wear bright shoes for extra pop! 👟 ▪ Evening – Chicago Theatre Neon Sign Street shot tip: Walk toward the theater on State St, use iPhone Live mode and drag the light trail effect! 📲 🚢 Day 2: Architecture + Lakeside Views ▪ Morning – Chicago Architecture River Cruise Book the official tour from Chicago Architecture Center 🏛️ ▪ Afternoon – Water Tower Plaza Revolving Door Filming location for Batman & Transformers 🎬 Run through the Wabash entrance in continuous shot mode for a cool motion blur ▪ Evening – Shopping on Michigan Ave Deal alert: Water Tower Place’s Marshall’s has better discounts than outlets! 🛍️ 📸 Day 3: Hidden Photo Spots ▪ Morning – Riverwalk Under-Bridge Shot Pin: Vietnam Veterans Memorial – symmetrical like Inception 🌉 ▪ Afternoon – Steampunk Subway Station Quincy Station: Brass elevator + vintage tiles 🚇 Wear a beige trench coat for a Grand Budapest Hotel vibe 🎩 ▪ Late Afternoon – Bahá’í Temple (North Suburb) Holy light hack: On sunny afternoons, light shines through 9 glass panels to create rainbow reflections 🌈 #Chicago #ChicagoTravel #USATravel #ThingsToDoInChicago #NorthAmericaTravel