city · 3 days · Midwest

Chicago — 3 Days

Loop + lakefront

Architecture, lake air, and one flexible food-or-culture day.

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  1. Day 1

    Architecture + river

    Loop classics.

  2. Day 2 · flexible

    Museums / culture

    Museums, food, lake, shopping, or a show.

    Group vote on this slot

    Museums / culture

    Museum campus day — Art Institute or science campus.

    Food tour

    Food neighbourhood day — Deep dish optional — neighbourhood tasting.

    Nature / parks day

    Lakefront + parks — Outdoor Chicago along the water.

    Famous sights

    Skyline & icons — Observation decks and Loop landmarks.

    Shopping day

    Magnificent Mile shopping — Retail spine near the lake.

    Live entertainment / show

    Show or live evening — Theatre or music night.

    Relaxation / spa

    Easy lake pace — Low walking, cafe time.

    Free time / slow day

    Free-form day — Keep the spine; leave slots open.

  3. Day 3

    Neighbourhoods + buffer

    Keep it lighter.