Anyone Bean to Chicago?
Finding the perfect things to do while in Chicago can be
quite the undertaking. Chicago has so many wonderful opportunities for sightseeing that it can be difficult to choose just a few. After taking recommendations from friends
and family, I decided we would visit the famed Navy Pier, the
legendary Bean in Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile. 
Chicago is an absolutely beautiful city, especially in the summer. There's nothing quite like standing on the Navy Pier and watching the boats sail around on the gorgeous Lake Michigan.
The Navy Pier has lots of great options for dining, including restaurants as cheap as McDonald's and as pricey as Riva Crabhouse. There is also a Giordano's that serves up traditional Chicago deep dish pizza and a Ben & Jerry's for dessert!
As far as attractions, the Navy Pier offers a large Ferris wheel called the Centennial Wheel that provides stunning views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. For people who are maybe just a little terrified of heights, the Pier also has other rides and indoor gaming. You can also purchase tours of the city at the Pier, including architecture and sightseeing boat tours.
Millennium Park, where the legendary Bean is located, has beautiful views and amazing photo opportunities. The park is filled with amazing art and architecture, and often hosts programs and events that are free to the public! Their website even has an events calendar, so you can check out what events they're holding during your trip and decide the best day to head to the park.
On top of sightseeing, Chicago is the perfect city for shopping! The Magnificent Mile and the Water Tower Place are filled with stores and luxury retailers, making it the perfect place to get all of your shopping done!
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the copious amount of retailers, the website for the Magnificent Mile even has a terrific "plan your shopping spree" feature that allows you to input what products you're looking for and shows you the best shops for you! We made stops at Kate Spade, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's to name a few!
Lastly, with the amount of traffic in Chicago, getting around can be quite difficult. There were times we called for an Uber, but the best way to get around is to use the elevated train.
If you're not familiar with mass transit or trains, we weren't either! The concierge at our hotel explained it to us and we caught on really quickly. You really just need a tour guide, hotel employee, or a helpful pedestrian to tell you which stop is the right one for you, and there are maps on the train that help you to keep track of when your stop is coming up!
Our vacations in Chicago have always been packed with lots of fun shopping, eating, and sightseeing! There's a lot more to do than is mentioned here! If you have a favorite activity to do in Chicago, comment below and we just might try it next time!
Chicago is an absolutely beautiful city, especially in the summer. There's nothing quite like standing on the Navy Pier and watching the boats sail around on the gorgeous Lake Michigan.
The Navy Pier has lots of great options for dining, including restaurants as cheap as McDonald's and as pricey as Riva Crabhouse. There is also a Giordano's that serves up traditional Chicago deep dish pizza and a Ben & Jerry's for dessert!
As far as attractions, the Navy Pier offers a large Ferris wheel called the Centennial Wheel that provides stunning views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. For people who are maybe just a little terrified of heights, the Pier also has other rides and indoor gaming. You can also purchase tours of the city at the Pier, including architecture and sightseeing boat tours. Millennium Park, where the legendary Bean is located, has beautiful views and amazing photo opportunities. The park is filled with amazing art and architecture, and often hosts programs and events that are free to the public! Their website even has an events calendar, so you can check out what events they're holding during your trip and decide the best day to head to the park.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the copious amount of retailers, the website for the Magnificent Mile even has a terrific "plan your shopping spree" feature that allows you to input what products you're looking for and shows you the best shops for you! We made stops at Kate Spade, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's to name a few!
Lastly, with the amount of traffic in Chicago, getting around can be quite difficult. There were times we called for an Uber, but the best way to get around is to use the elevated train.
If you're not familiar with mass transit or trains, we weren't either! The concierge at our hotel explained it to us and we caught on really quickly. You really just need a tour guide, hotel employee, or a helpful pedestrian to tell you which stop is the right one for you, and there are maps on the train that help you to keep track of when your stop is coming up!
Our vacations in Chicago have always been packed with lots of fun shopping, eating, and sightseeing! There's a lot more to do than is mentioned here! If you have a favorite activity to do in Chicago, comment below and we just might try it next time!
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