🇺🇸 Just Back from Chicago on 8.30 😅 Must-Read Tips Before You Go!

Chicago is gorgeous — the lake views, skyscrapers, jazz clubs, and baseball vibe are incredible 🎷⚾️… but the "Windy City" can really throw you off if you’re not prepared 😰! Check out this do & don’t list before your trip 👇 ⚠️ Avoid These Mistakes ❌ Don’t underdress in winter 🧥 – It can drop below -10°C with icy winds from Lake Michigan. Bring a down jacket, hat, and gloves! ❌ Cloud Gate ("The Bean") is packed during the day 📸 – Go between 7-8 AM for crowd-free photos ❌ Willis Tower Skydeck has crazy lines 😅 – Arrive right at opening to save 1+ hour ❌ Double-check your bill 💸 – Some restaurants include a service charge. Don’t tip twice! ❌ Avoid wandering in the West/South Sides at night 🚫 – Stick to downtown and tourist areas 🌟 Must-Visit Spots 🏙️ Millennium Park & The Bean – Iconic Chicago photo ⚾ Wrigley Field – Experience classic American baseball energy 🌊 Navy Pier – Ferris wheel + lake views + summer night vibes 🌳 Lincoln Park & Zoo – Free entry, perfect for families or a relaxing walk 🖼️ Art Institute of Chicago – One of the top 3 museums in the U.S. (Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso!) 🌉 Chicago Riverwalk – Perfect for a stroll + golden hour photos 📋 Essentials to Bring 🔌 Power adapter (Type A / flat two-pin) 💳 Credit cards (widely accepted) + a little cash 📶 eSIM from T-Mobile/AT&T for easy internet 🚇 Ventra Card – for trains & buses ($2.50/ride, works on airport express too) 🏨 Recommended Hotels in Chicago Four Seasons Chicago 💰 $2250 / 3 nights Waldorf Astoria Chicago 💰 $2288 / 3 nights Hyatt Regency Schaumburg 💰 $1895 / 3 nights Marriott Schaumburg 💰 $1850 / 3 nights The St. Regis Chicago 💰 $2260 / 3 nights The Peninsula Chicago 💰 $2480 / 3 nights #Chicago #ChicagoTravel #ChicagoHotels #MillenniumPark #ChicagoFood #WhereToStayInChicago #TravelTips #USATravel