24-Hour Itinerary in Chicago
I arrived on Sunday afternoon, almost late for my 5:00 p.m. welcome dinner/orientation. I was there for work and didn't have time to explore the city until Friday afternoon - literally 24 hours before I have to jump back on my flight back home. So, I thought it may be helpful to share these places I was able to visit with very limited time.
With a little bit over 24-hours left in Chicago, here are 10 places to visit in the Windy City!
1. The Magnificent Mile | Michigan Avenue District - If you love shopping, you will definitely love the Mag Mile. It offers stylish and luxurious stores while displaying beautiful and historic architectures.
2. Chicago Water Tower | 806 North Michigan Avenue - which was constructed in 1869, is the only public building to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
3. John Hancock Observatory | 875 North Michigan Avenue - also known as the Observatory Deck Chicago or 360 Chicago is a 100-story 360-view observatory deck promoting Chicago skyline view and Lake Michigan.
4. Navy Pier / Chicago Children's Museum | 600 E Grand Ave - presents exhibits and fun learning experiences for kids. They are also known for the Crystal Garden and the 196-feet tall Centennial Ferris Wheel.
5. Lake Front Trail - this 18.5 mile-long path by Lake Michigan is a beauty!
6. Chicago History Museum | 1601 N. Clark St. - showcase pieces from Chicago and U.S. History. It is a great place for both children and adults to learn and discover important events in our history.
7. Chicago Riverwalk - is an over a mile path promoting restaurants, cocktail bars, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, and some views of Chicago's most famous buildings. They also offer boat tours or you can do some fun kayaking!
8. Millennium Park and The Cloud Gate | 201 E Randolph Street - one of the famous pieces in Chitown is the Cloud Gate also known as the Bean, a 12-foot-high arc sculpture located in the Millennium Park.
9. Art Institute of Chicago | 111 S. Michigan Ave - one of the oldest and largest art museums in the U.S. The building itself boasts beautiful architecture.
10. Willis Tower | 233 S. Wacker Dr - formerly named the Sears Tower, this 110-story skyscraper in Chicago is considered one of the most efficient structures designed to withstand the wind. In 103rd floor, you will find an observation deck known as Skydeck with a ledge. The ledge extends over 4-feet from the Skydeck!
