6 days in Chicago Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Chicago Cultural Center and The Loop. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Historic Third Ward and Lincoln Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chicago: Baha'i House of Worship (in Wilmette) and Milwaukee (Pabst Mansion, Riverwalk, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Name Cathedral, let the kids burn off some steam at Maggie Daley Park, steep yourself in history at Garfield Park Conservatory, and see the interesting displays at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Chicago trip itinerary planner.

In December, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 38°F, while at night they dip to 26°F.