I was skeptical at first but Chicago Lives up to the Hype!
Chicago is a fantastic city to visit! In the summertime. Here is the skyline view from the 360 Chicago Observation Deck at dusk (94th floor of the John Hancock building). When we finally made it up to the top, the building was socked in with clouds. Then, gradually they went away around sunset and we were left with this view.
Marina Towers
Two of the most recognizable buildings from the architecture are the Marina Towers. Our hotel was close by so these buildings were some of the first we saw up close. Turns out they have been in several movies and TV shows.
Iconic Michigan Avenue
Michigan Avenue is a great place to get your steps in. We walked all the way from the river to Bloomingdales.
The river front is picturesque and there are sidewalks down the south side along the water.
If you take an Architectural Tour on the river you can see lots of iconic landmarks (like the draw bridge in the above photo -stuck in the up position).
One of our favorite activities was the Segway Tour which we scored on Groupon. We recommend going first thing in the morning! The temps were mild (even in July) and it was not too crowded at the stops. Plus, some of the views were spectacular!
Our visit to Chicago would not have been complete without a trip to Wrigley Field for a Cubs game and a Chicago Dog.
There really is nothing like an afternoon game at Wrigley Field.
And, then there are the great spots to eat out or get coffee. They are everywhere!
One of the day trips we took was on bikes along the Chicago shore.
Could have been 5 miles or so up to the beach for lunch but it was so worth it! I will have to say though, I was ready to be done with the bikes you have to pedal after this trip! They were a $10 add-on with the Segway tour so it was hard to pass that up.
Ah, yes. The quintessential “bean”. Even on a cloudy day it is something to behold.
Below is another view of the river front downtown which was such a nice place to base out of. There is just something about water that soothes the soul.
This has to have been one of our favorite all time trips! We had perfect weather in July and there was so much to see and do that we ran out of time. Will definitely have to go back!
