CHICAGO PLANNING
WHERE
Chicago, IL
WHO
Me, cousin, and friend
WHY
Visit cousin at college
HOW
Drive (5.5 hr for me)
WHEN
April 2023
LENGTH
Day trip
Bekah’s Chicago Itinerary
Chicago Architecture Boat Cruise
Being a civil engineer, I love learning about different buildings and the back story of them. I will say that you will want to check the weather before you go. When we went it was rainy and cloudy in the morning
Saturday · Morning
Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop
We had to get out of the rain and decided to get some coffee and hot chocolate. Or in the summertime they also have a variety of ice creams
Saturday · Morning
Lunch
Now we were getting hungry so we stopped at a Mediterranean place that had some delicious pitas. If you are looking for some more Chicago food, grab a Chicago-style hot dog or some deep dish pizza
Saturday · Food
Cloud Gate (The Bean)
Located in Millennium park, this is one of the first things I think of when I think of Chicago. Don’t forget to take a picture of your reflection in the stainless artwork
Saturday · Afternoon
Maggie Daley Park
Walk around the paths, play a round of mini golf, take your shot at the climbing wall, or in the winter time skate around the skating ribbon. There is also tennis courts and picnic areas
Saturday · Afternoon
Chicago White Sox Baseball Game
Don’t get me wrong, the White Soxs did not have a good game but I grew up playing softball and can’t miss the chance to watch baseball. Even if you aren’t a baseball fan the atmosphere is great
Saturday · Night