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10 Things to Do Your First Time in Chicago

Reese Marie
5 min readAug 27, 2021

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It’s your first time visiting the Windy City? Here are a couple activities that should leave you with a good first impression.

So, you’re planning a visit to Chicago and you’ve never been there before. You’re wondering what you should see and do. Should you visit the classic tourist attractions or should you look for some more unique things to do? And how much is it all going to cost?

I’ve put together a list of the top ten things you should do during your first ever visit to Chicago. Some of them are a bit touristy, but these are attractions you want to make sure you see! These activities come at a range of prices, from $0 to $200, so there’s something for every budget. (Note that some of the prices I listed are approximations.)

The most important thing to remember when you visit Chicago is to enjoy every minute of it! Chicago is a beautiful city with a rich history and there is always something to do there! Once you leave, you’ll want to come back! Make the most of your visit with these ten activities!

1. See the city from 1,400 feet in the air.

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Reese Marie
Reese Marie

Written by Reese Marie

Sent my Domino’s order to the wrong location. Walked across town. Realized I was near a movie theatre. Stowed pizza in my tote my bag & snuck it into the movie.

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