🌆 3-Day Spring Break Adventure in Chicago!

This spring break, I played tour guide for friends in Chicago—and fell in love with the city all over again! Here’s a no-backtracking itinerary perfect for first-timers. DAY 1️⃣: Downtown & Skyline Thrills ☀️ Morning: Explored the Loop’s cyberpunk-esque streets Snapped pics at Cloud Gate (The Bean) in Millennium Park Brunch at Cindy’s Rooftop (with epic Art Institute views!) ⛵️ Afternoon: 1PM Wendella Architecture Boat Tour (must-do!) Walked through LaSalle Street’s financial district + Willis Tower 🍜 Evening: Dinner in Chinatown (hello, dumplings!) DAY 2️⃣: Shopping, Lakeside & Sky-High Views 🛍️ Morning: Shopped Magnificent Mile (Nordstrom → Starbucks Reserve → Ralph Lauren Café) 🌊 Afternoon: Navy Pier (windy but worth it for Lake Michigan vistas) Rode Flyover Chicago (virtual flight over the city!) 🌇 Evening: Sunset + city lights at 360 CHICAGO (TILT thrill ride optional!) DAY 3️⃣: Museum Marathon 🖼️ Morning: Art Institute of Chicago (obsessed with the Impressionist wing!) 🐋 Afternoon: Field Museum (dinos!) OR Shedd Aquarium (beluga whales!) ✨ Bonus Ideas (Extra 1-2 Days): Explore Wicker Park (hipster cafes) or Lincoln Park (zoo + conservatory) Visit UChicago’s Gothic campus or Northwestern’s lakeside grounds #ChicagoSpringBreak #UrbanAdventures #TravelGram #FirstTimerGuide