🇺🇸 Chicago Travel Guide | First-Time Visitor Tips 🌆✨

Chicago – the third-largest city in the U.S. – is both captivating and complex. Stay safe: avoid going out before dawn or after dark. Stick to downtown and well-lit tourist areas. 🏨 Accommodation: We stayed at Hilton Garden Inn west of Michigan Avenue (booked via Agoda). Great location along the Chicago River! 👍 🚍 Transportation: Buses are relatively safe – use Google Maps for navigation. CTA trains accept credit cards/Apple Pay. Flat fare per ride. Stay alert and choose busy cars. Uber is a safe and convenient option if budget allows. 🌟 Must-See Attractions: 🔹 Skydeck Chicago – Stunning night views + the iconic glass ledge! 🌃 🔹 360 Chicago – Daytime skyline views over Lake Michigan 🌊 🔹 Starbucks Reserve Roastery – 5 floors of coffee wonder ☕📸 🔹 Magnificent Mile – Shopping and scenic walks day or night 🛍️ 🔹 Navy Pier – Lake views, ferris wheel, evening lights 🎡 (Bring a jacket – it’s windy!) 🔹 Architecture Cruise – 1-hour night tour with English commentary 🚢🏗️ 🔹 Millennium Park – Cloud Gate (under maintenance) + Buckingham Fountain ⛲ 🔹 James M. Nederlander Theatre – Catch a Broadway show like Hamilton! 🎭🎶 (Matinee at 1:30 PM, evening at 7:30 PM. Book online or try same-day discounts.) 🔹 Christmas Market – Open in December for ornaments & snacks 🎄🛍️ 💡 Tip: Get a CityPASS for discounted entry and fast-track access! We chose Skydeck + 360 Chicago + Cruise. Book slots online – it’s flexible if you’re late. Chicago is unique and unforgettable. Explore wisely and enjoy every moment! 💙 #Chicago #TravelGuide #VisitChicago #USA #UrbanAdventure