An Instagrammer's Guide to Christmas in Chicago 2018
A fun, holiday checklist on where to take the best photos and see the best of the holiday season in Chicago. Use this checklist and celebrate the holiday season with your friends, family, and loved-ones in the city!

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Go shopping with your girlfriends at Macy's on State Street and take a photo of the beautiful holiday decorations at Macy's
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Pose in your favorite holiday outfit at one of the gorgeous Christmas trees throughout the city (at the old Water Tower, Millennium Park, Wrigley Building, Waldorf Astoria)
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Snap a photo by the tree during your holiday lunch at the Walnut Room
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Take photos as you ride the CTA holiday train
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There's plenty of pretty holiday photos to take at Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo
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Take a group photo at The Music Box Theatre sign before you go see It's a Wonderful Life
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Visit and snap photos of some of the best decorated hotels in the city (The Drake, The Peninsula, The Langham, The Palmer House Hilton)
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Photos of you and your friends while ice skating at Millennium Park, The Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park, or The Park at Wrigley
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Shop holiday ornaments from your favorite local Chicago boutique or holiday market
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Take a photo your mulled wine souvenir mug at the Christkindlmarket
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Enjoy drinks, take some group photos, and see crazy Christmas decor at Butch McGuire's
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Snap a festive photo of your holiday Santa cocktail at Lost Lake in Logan Square
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Take a photo of your fancy hot chocolate with so many delicious toppings from the hot chocolate bar at the Park Hyatt
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Have a sweet treat with holiday cupcakes from Magnolia's Bakery. They also make a cute pic!
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Take photos of your beautiful holiday afternoon tea. Here's a list of holiday afternoon tea spots https://goo.gl/wuxryz
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Take a photo while enjoying a chocolate martini from the Signature Lounge at the Hancock. The view of the whole city and all the holiday lights is stunning!
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Share a hotter chocolate at Bombobar with a friend, you will want to Instagram this dessert for sure!
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Have fun with your friends while your sip on mulled wine and play on curling rink at Upstairs at the Gwen. Perfect for photo ops
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Sip wine with the girls at RH in the Gold Coast and lounge around in their holiday decor rooms
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Snap your way around the best holiday spots in Chicago with a free holiday walking tour https://goo.gl/jifKwG
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How to Celebrate Christmastime in Chicago, 2018. Download the FREE holiday eBook https://girlsguidechicago.com/how-to-celebrate-christmastime-in-chicago-2018