As someone who had visited Chicago for the first time recently, I fell in love with the city and here are my top recommendations for restaurants, cafes, and things to do!
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A must for any first-time visitor to Chicago
Cloud Gate
Completely worth the money! The tour runs along the Chicago canals and lasts about 1.5 hours. It's such a unique way to see the city!
City Tours | Chicago Architecture Center
Free zoo worth checking out
Lincoln Park Zoo
A fun summer activity and a great way to have some local bites (I rec the grilled cheese)
Green City Market Lincoln Park - Chicago
A great route to take in the views of downtown Chicago
Riverwalk
A busy shopping area in Chicago
Magnificent Mile
A giant Starbucks roastery with multi levels, unique drink offerings, and more
Chicago Roastery | Starbucks Reserve®
The spot to catch a baseball game
Wrigley Field
A lovely walk in the warmer weather, there is also a ferris wheel
Navy Pier
Their natural history museum
Field Museum
An area to eat some of the best Asian food in the city
Chinatown
iconic deep dish spot in Chicago, and lives up to the hype. just be prepared to wait!
Lou Malnati's, the Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Restaurant
Some of the best burgers you'll find
Au Cheval
Incredible dumpling spot in Chinatown – get the lamb
Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings
Another option for deep dish pizza - not my favorite but it is definitely one of the most iconic spots, so could be worth checking out
Giordano's Pizza: Authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
