Three Perfect Days in Chicago: The Beginners Guide

A unique hotel on Chicago's north side in Wrigleyville, located across the street from Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.

The location of Hotel Zachary and Wrigley Field, with many options for dining and nightlife along Clark Street.

The famed home of the Chicago Cubs, where tours are offered when the Cubs are not playing or when there are no special events, blending into the surrounding residential area.

A place to grab a quick coffee before heading out to explore Chicago.

A large park with a zoo, harbor, and scenic viewpoints of the city skyline at North Pond.

A tour company based in the Streeterville neighborhood that offers a variety of bike tours of Chicago.

The neighborhood where Bobby's Bikes is located.

An area where a food and beer bike tour begins.

A stop on the bike tour for a slice of pizza and local Summer Shandy beer.

A cupcake shop on Clark Street with delicious cupcakes with batter-filled centers.

The location of Molly's Cupcakes and an area in Wrigleyville with many options for dining and nightlife.

A place to grab Molly's Cupcakes.

The neighborhood streets through which the bike tour goes to see traditional Chicago architecture.

A place near Wrigley Field to get a Chicago style hot dog covered in everything except ketchup.

A Cubs fan favorite bar for a local beer near Wrigley Field.

A neighborhood transformed from a warehouse district into a hub for technology innovation with trendy food and shopping.

A river near the West Loop, with views from River Roast.

A station on the pink line to get to the West Loop.

A market in the West Loop that brings local cuisine under one roof.

The location of McDonald's World Headquarters and their Test Kitchen, where you can sample McDonald's menu items served in their stores in other countries.

Chicago's newest park, home to the Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean).

A grand fountain in Grant Park that erupts on the hour with a giant column of water.

The park where the grand Buckingham Fountain is located.

The location of the Magnificent Mile and the Starbucks Reserve.

A mile of shops on Michigan Avenue.

The neighborhood on the side of the Chicago River where the Magnificent Mile is located.

A Starbucks location on Michigan Avenue that offers special blends of Starbucks roasts, tasty sandwiches and pastries, and an espresso Martini flight.

A nearby landmark to the Starbucks Reserve.

The city's fancy shopping street.

A place along the Chicago River for light appetizers and a cocktail with a view of the river.

A place to catch the free fireworks display near the lake on Wednesdays or Saturdays in the summer or Saturdays in December.

A beautiful lake with miles of bike paths and walking trails along the waterfront, east of Lakeshore Drive.

The area east of Lakeshore Drive is generally public parkland which is great for picnicking and gathering with friends to enjoy the outdoors.

An upscale meal option in Lincoln Park with iconic viewpoints of the downtown Skyline.

A place near Lincoln Park where you can bring your dog to play in the water, especially on a hot summer day.

A place for a late lunch or coffee in Lincoln Park on Clark Street.

Another recommendation for lunch near Lincoln Park, further west on Fullerton.

The street where Bourgeois Pig Cafe is located, further west from Clark Street.

Unique towers built in the 60s to be a city within a city, visible from the river walk.

A cafe along the river where you can grab sandwiches and salads for lunch, just over the bridge from The Mark.

A cute cafe in River North for an afternoon coffee, pastry, or refreshing Frozen Rosé drink, which serves good gelato too.