A lot of family friends visit Chicago and my parents task me to bring them around town! Here's a day-by-day itinerary for any potential Chicago visits! The main hits throughout the day are sightseeing, lunch, and coffee. I always prepare breakfast at...
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the basics. the must haves.
let's pretend we're rich baby
the basics. the must haves.
just getting to know Chicago. the basics. a downtown type of day.
1. breakfast at home. simple and sweet.
Breakfast Recipes
2. pick up a $5 day pass for all CTA transit! prepare to take the bus and train downtown for the full Chicago experience.
Unlimited Ride Passes CTA
3. gorgeous photo op with a meaningful background about the immigrant journey
Wings Of Mexico
4. straight into the heart of chicago, just a few yards down the “wings of mexico”. the wendella boat ride brings you up and down the chicago river with architecture and chicago facts thrown at you the entire time. see beautiful buildings with the br...
45 Minute Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Tours & Cruises
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5. get a coffee or a drink while walking down michigan street! you'll be walking around chicago for a bit, so cool down and get all sugared up. there's also a Stan's Donut if you're not feeling the Nutella Cafe.
Nutella Cafe
6. take a break from the walk and sit down and look up. the ceilings are absolutely gorgeous (and free).
Chicago Cultural Center
6.5. the lesser known statue of chicago right outside the CCC
Chicago's Bronze Cow
7. lunch time! i don't go heavy with the food on day one because thats for another day. i chose rasing canes because its right across the bean and on the cheaper side
Raising Cane's
8. THE BEAN. duh. everyone needs to visit the bean. you'll pass by the Millenium Monument on the way here.
The Bean (Cloud Gate)
9. digest your food and sit for a while at this garden! beautiful views.
Lurie Garden
10. if you have the time (or want to), stop by the art museum! there are so many different portions in here (and its air conditioned)
The Art Institute of Chicago
11. last stop and photo op of the day is the iconic fountain. time to go home and raise your legs above your head to make it hurt a little less.
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
let's pretend we're rich baby
i'm talking mag mile, the biggest starbucks in the world, gucci, skyscrapers
breakfast at home again, duh! another day of sightseeing, walking, and spending money ahead of you.
Breakfast Recipes
get tickets to go up high and look down! this has the perfect view of the iconic chicago skyline
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
newly opened, for all the harry potter fans out there! grab a butterbeer and find your wand.
Harry Potter Shop Chicago
the biggest starbucks roastery in the world! stop by the stores on the way here and grab a drink and sit down.
Chicago Roastery | Starbucks Reserve®
Shop the mag mile! There are so many name brand stores here ranging desi Gucci, Zara, Uniqlo, Glossier, etc!
