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The Perfect 3 Days in Chicago

A balanced 3-day plan for Chicago, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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Day 1The Big Highlights

  1. Morning

    Chicago Cubs Team Store

    Stock up on authentic Chicago Cubs merchandise and wear your team pride all season long.

  2. Afternoon

    Wilson

    Clothing shop offering apparel and fashion retail selections.

  3. Evening

    World of Whirlpool

    Appliance retail store showcasing kitchen and home appliances.

Where to eat: AlineaFine Dining — a well-loved local spot.

Day 2Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Haymarket Memorial

    A powerful bronze sculpture honoring the 1886 labor martyrs who shaped workers' rights worldwide.

  2. Afternoon

    Begin Route 66

    Stand at the legendary birthplace of Route 66, where America's most iconic road trip adventure begins.

  3. Evening

    Brachiosaurus Replica

    Marvel at a life-sized Brachiosaurus replica towering over Chicago's lakefront parkland.

Where to eat: Mon Ami GabiFrench — a well-loved local spot.

Day 3Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Olmec Head

    A massive replica of an ancient Olmec head brings pre-Columbian wonder to Chicago's parks.

  2. Afternoon

    Frederick C. Robie House

    Frank Lloyd Wright's groundbreaking 1910 home that defined modern American architecture with its sweeping horizontal lines.

  3. Evening

    U-505 Submarine

    Board a real German U-boat captured in WWII—the only one on display in the Western Hemisphere.

Where to eat: Lou Mitchell's RestaurantAmerican — a well-loved local spot.

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Built from Chicago's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.