7-Day Chicago Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chicago, Millennium Park and Cloud Gate • Morning: Arrive in Chicago and check in to your hotel. • Afternoon: Head to Millennium Park and visit the famous Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean). • Evening: Have dinner at a nearby restaurant. We recommend trying Chicago deep-dish pizza or hot dogs. Day 2: Architecture and Culture • Morning: Visit the Art Institute of Chicago. • Afternoon: Stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk and enjoy the city's waterfront views. • Evening: Enjoy shopping on Michigan Avenue. Day 3: Skyscrapers and Skyline • Morning: Head to the Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower and try the TILT experience. • Afternoon: Visit the 360 Chicago observation deck at the John Hancock Center. • Evening: Have dinner in the Loop area, which has many fine dining restaurants. Day 4: Lakeside Leisure • All day: Cycle or walk along the Lakefront Trail on Lake Michigan and enjoy the beautiful scenery. • Evening: Enjoy the Ferris wheel and carousel at Navy Pier. Day 5: Nature and Animals • Morning: Visit Lincoln Park Zoo. • Afternoon: Head to Shedd Aquarium. • Evening: Enjoy Greek food in Greektown, such as saganaki. Day 6: Science and Industry • Morning: Visit the Museum of Science and Industry. • Afternoon: Explore the Field Museum of Natural History. • Evening: Have dinner in the West Loop area, which has many unique restaurants. Day 7: Shopping and Departure • Morning: Do some last-minute shopping on State Street. • Afternoon: Depending on your departure time, you can explore downtown or relax. • Evening: End your wonderful trip to Chicago. Accommodation Recommendations: • Stay in the downtown area, such as the Loop or near the Magnificent Mile, for easy access to attractions. Food Recommendations: • Deep-dish pizza: Lou Malnati’s and Giordano’s. • Hot dogs: Portillo’s and Devil Dawgs. • Fine dining: Girl & The Goat and Monteverde.