Planning a trip to Chicago? Follow my easy Chicago travel guide for a fun-filled first trip to the windy city! Best areas to stay: My top two recommendations are Magnificent Mile and The Loop! The Magnificent Mile is close to shopping and is great for first-timers. The Loop is close to Millennium Park and Cloud Gate (better known as the Bean). Other great options are River North, which is close to the Navy Pier, Gold Coast, great for luxury travelers, and South Loop, which is ideal for museum lovers.  Best way to get around: Public transportation! I will ALWAYS recommend public transportation when traveling. The ‘L’ (subway) is super easy…