Sign in with Facebook
Sometimes we just get lucky, and this past weekend was a great example of that. Since daughter, Lorna, just relocated to Michigan to begin work on her PhD at Michigan State, Jill and I took a break and agreed to meet Lorna in Chicago for a weekend. I had no idea that long time epal, Beatchick, would be celebrating her birthday in the city at the same time! So after corresponding for some 5 years we were actually able to meet in person. In addition, I had the great fortune of meeting one of VT's premier Chicago experts, Dabs!
According to the guide on the Architectural Tour, the infamous Dabs worked in the building with the spire reflected in the photo!
In addition to the good fortune of meeting Mary and Kristi, we were treated to perfect weather.
Why does the Chicago flag have those stars? Well, I'll tell you, Jill. One represents Fort Dearborn, the second the Great Chicago fire of 1871, the third the World's Fair in 1893 and finally the forth, the World's Fair in 1933.
The stripes represent the cities two waterways, the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
Now aren't you glad you asked?!
...aka, the Bean. My "Bean" (Jill's nickname) stands below Chicago's Bean. The Cloud Gate has been standing in Millennium Park since 2005. It was actually fabricated from 168 highly polished steel plates by it's designer Anish Kapoor, in my backyard, Oakland, California. It is 66 ft. long and ended up costing $23 million, just $17 million over the original estimate. None of the monies came from public funds.
- Pros:So many diversions one could easily spend a lifetime discovering them
- Cons:No (free) parking
- In a nutshell:We discovered a new favorite destination
Reviews (10)
Wonderful Views
Hotels
(3)
We chose the Swissotel for our New Years Eve getaway because it seemed to be our best bet for having a view of Navy... more travel advice
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Things to Do
(4)
We took a drive North, along the Lake while we could, through neighborhoods where we couldn't be next to the lake. It's... more travel advice
Chicago's Biggest Hotel
Hotels
(3)
Our trip to Michigan to visit daughter Lorna who has just moved for University was bookended with weekends in Chicago.... more travel advice
Old World Atmosphere
Hotels
(3)
The Palmer House Hilton is the oldest continuously operated hotel in "...." (I have forgotten what goes in the blanks.... more travel advice
-
Been to Chicago?
Share your travels with the world!
Callavetta's Related Pages
-
Boston
-
Hickory Corners
-
Atlanta
-
Lansing
-
Wisdom
-
Keystone
Top 5 Page for this destination
-
Dillon
-
Georgetown
Top 5 Page for this destination
-
Aspen
Top 5 Page for this destination
-
Keystone
-
Grand Lake
Top 5 Page for this destination
-
Colorado Springs
-
Rocky Mountain National Park
-
Fairplay
-
Steamboat Springs
-
Winter Park
-
Glenwood Springs
-
Snowmass
-
San Francisco
-
Healdsburg
Top 5 Page for this destination
Chicago Travel Guide
Member Travel Pages
- "The place I call home"
- "Captivating City of "The Big Shoulders": Chicago"
- "Never A Lovely So Real"
- "Chicago!"
- "Chicago - My Favorite City in the United States!"
- "Sweet Home Chicago!"
- "Chicago - I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it"
- See All...
Badges & Stats in Chicago
- 10 Reviews
- 48 Photos
- 6 Forum posts
- 8 Comments
- 1,489PageViews
- See All Stats
- See All Badges (16)
Have you been to Chicago?
Share Your TravelsLatest Activity in Chicago
- Wrote a Review Wonderful Views in Chicago Hotels
- Commented on yooperprof's Chicago Page
- Uploaded a Photo to "More About Town Photos"
- created a Chicago Travelogue "More About Town Photos"
Top 10 Pages
-
San Francisco
Intro, 54 reviews, 113 photos, 5 travelogues
-
London
Intro, 43 reviews, 56 photos, 1 travelogue
-
Heidelberg
Intro, 31 reviews, 62 photos, 4 travelogues
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Keystone
Intro, 36 reviews, 51 photos, 5 travelogues
-
Paris
Intro, 41 reviews, 40 photos, 1 travelogue
-
Chicago
Intro, 10 reviews, 48 photos, 3 travelogues
-
Rome
Intro, 28 reviews, 28 photos, 1 travelogue
-
Beijing
Intro, 4 reviews, 37 photos, 2 travelogues
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Healdsburg
Intro, 14 reviews, 24 photos
-
Florence
Intro, 15 reviews, 20 photos, 1 travelogue
Wine Tasting
Sailing and Boating
CyclingLatest Chicago hotel reviews
- Skylark Motel
- 8 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Mar 4, 2012 - Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
- 676 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 23, 2012 - Stan Properties Suites at 1730 N Clark
- 1 Review & Opinion
Latest: Mar 14, 2010 - Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast
- 101 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 19, 2012 - Carlton Midway Inn Chicago
- 146 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 22, 2012 - Benedictine Bed and Breakfast
- 13 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 23, 2012 - The Walton Residence
- 8 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Feb 6, 2012 - Pratt Shore
- 7 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Mar 12, 2010 - Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Midway Airport
- 50 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 3, 2012 - Acres Motel
- 1 Review & Opinion
Comments (8)
When I was a child I used to go to the games, but then when I was nine the Cubs had a 36-game losing streak. I was so disappointed that I vowed never to set foot in Wrigley Field again, which to this day I haven't. Glad you enjoyed your visits to Chicago!
Excellent restuarant & hotel tips, Katherine. We stayed at Swissotel a few years ago- fortunately had no problems.
Oh, I know!! I had the best time meeting up with you & the girls in Chicago, Katherine!!! It definitely was one of the highlights of my 40th bday. :D
Nice baseball story...LOL
Chicago is a fun city, I remember staying at the Palmer House 35 years ago. Thanks for the memories.
looks pretty moth watering to me
Let me know when you are finished and I'll come back and have a look :-)
Good Start of you Chicago tips. I'll think about that book..LOL...cha,cha,cha!
1 - 8 of 8