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The Maine Chick's Chicago Guide

Updated: Sep 1, 2022

We visited Chicago in July and it was such a fun trip! If you are looking for a new place to explore then I suggest you add Chicago, IL to your list. There are so many things to do such as visiting museums, shopping, sightseeing and eating delicious food.

Although there are plenty of activities to keep you busy, I would say you only need a few days to get a good sense of the city. An upside of visiting Chicago is that you can quickly get around through public transportation. Fly into Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and then catch a train directly to the heart of the city through the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Simple as that!


Keep reading to find out ideas on things to do, food to eat, and attractions to visit.


 

Things to Do:

Architecture River Boat Cruise

Something that you can't miss when visiting the city is an architecture boat cruise on the Chicago River. This was the most recommended activity by others and now I know why!