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Real Name: Glenn Brown
Lives In: Canada
Member Since: Mar 09, 2002
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Chicago - I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it

by Bwana_Brown - last update: May 14, 2008

The 'Abegweit' - home of Chicago's Yacht Club
I had been to Chicago a few times before on business, but never managed to get beyond its O'Hare Airport on any of those trips. Finally, in late April, 2008 the company I work for in Regina, Saskatchewan decided that I should attend a week long Electrical Engineering exposition and convention that was being held there. After four months of Canadian winter on the Prairies, I was eager for some warmer temperatures and a chance to see what Chicago really had to offer.

As a bit of short-notice preparation, I checked out the VT-pages of 'Deecat' and 'Dabs', two long-time residents of the city who espouse its many high points whenever they get the chance - they even managed to meet me over lunch on my one free day in the city. For an outsider's point of view, I was also impressed by the reactions 'Antistar' put forward in his page - now I was really looking forward to the trip!

In the end, the city far exceeded my expectations as I took in its many interesting architectural delights in the warm and sunny weather I was blessed with all week long. Somehow, Chicago seems to run at a slower pace than New York or Boston and I also loved the way it has developed the waterfront along the western shore of Lake Michigan. I even managed to squeeze in a blues band and a ball-game one evening! To top it all off, the conference itself was an experience to remember as they pulled out all the stops - even holding an informal opening session in the privately booked Museum of Science and Industry! This Intro photo shows something else that really bowled me over - now anchored along the lakeshore is this old retired Canadian ice-breaking ferry that I took a few voyages on as a child as it plied the Northumberland Strait between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island!

I'd return for more anytime - the Aquarium, Planetarium, Field Museum, a Chicago River cruise, Navy Pier, inside some of the buildings....!

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Pros:"The best American city architecture I've seen, friendly and lots to do!"
Cons:"I did not notice any with the weather I had"
In A Nutshell:"I'd like more free time the next time I visit"
Bwana_Brown's Chicago Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 21 - Photos: 72
 
Restaurants
Tips: 8 - Photos: 22
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 6
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 3
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 5 - Photos: 19
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 5
Local Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 4
 
Sports Travel
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General Tips
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Comments for Bwana_Brown about Chicago
tiabunna Tue Jun 17, 2008 07:12 UTC
 There are some really different (for me) streetscapes here, Glenn! I was quite fascinated by the U boat in the museum - reckon I could spend a lot of time in there! Very taken, too, by the Chicago Cultural Centre.
GuthrieColin Fri Jun 6, 2008 05:56 UTC
 Excellent work Glenn, You've got some cool buildings shown here. Maybe some day i'll have to visit Chicago and see some of them.
kyoub Fri May 30, 2008 11:15 UTC
 A very interesting virtual tour of Chicago. Glad you got a chance to look around and to meet up with two outstanding VTers.
starship Thu May 29, 2008 19:35 UTC
 So much great info. that I couldn't read it all the way through in one sitting! Will be back!!
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