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Chicago Travel Guide: 5,834 reviews and 11,868 photos
My connection with Chicago goes back to February 1994 when I visited there for the first time. Though a much too long story to mention here, I became best friends with a wonderful grandmother named Rosemary who lives on the South Side of the city. She welcomed me into her home and into the life of her family. Some people are scared to travel because of all the things that could go wrong. I took a chance and ended up meeting one of the most amazing people anywhere!
In Chicago is a lesser known attraction called "The Garfield Conservatory". It's a wonderful place, especially nice to visit in the cold winter months. This photo was taken while Dale Chihuly was exhibiting several of his magnificent blown glass pieces.
And now for something completely different . . . anyone who has visited Chicago knows that it is based on a superb grid pattern. As such it is very easy to find places based on xxxx N/S and xxxx E/W. If you'd like to see an interesting Internet project showing this grid pattern then click here.
Maybe NYC has more buildings but the ones in Chicago have incredible beauty and prominence.
While walking around downtown Chicago, be sure to look up frequently. You will often see hidden art treasures that just aren't put into today's modern buildings.
Videos of Chicago
I've taken a few videos in the city. To play them you need Quicktime installed and a high speed connection.
Chicago River
Michigan Avenue
Chicago Cultural Center
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Many more photos of Chicago can be viewed here.
- Pros:Friendly, historic, interesting
- Cons:Cold in the winter months, pockets of bad areas
- In a nutshell:Let yourself get engaged for a day with Chicago and you'll be quickly enthralled for a lifetime!
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I hope we get to meet next time you're in Chicago. Great pages!
Exhaustive restro tips and things to do! Will have a Chicago guide with me to savor this city better...thnx
Stumbled across your Chicago site. I'm glad you got to know the south side. You took a chance, and you got to meet awesome people... isn't it what the spirit of travel is about? Good for you. Hope you come back to Chicago sometime.
The Garfield Conservatory, ah, yes, an impressive place! Hellava alota restaurant tips you've got here! wow
hi Robert it was great to finally meet you ....... Ken
Maybe it'll happen when I turn the big 50 in 10 years!! :D In the meantime have a great time in the cities you'll be traveling to, Robert. And happy early birthday wishes to you!!!!! :)
Wow, Robert, what a fantastic assortment of restaurants. I see Kristi had a hand in some of them! Enjoyed seeing your insights, especially on the ones I have visited. Great job.
I suspect that you won't buy the argument that I do it all for you ;-)
I am not sure if my rating will show up, Larry's computer doesn't allow pop ups. You have great tips here. I'll check Kristi's page now as well.
Hahaha... Hmmm... love the commentary on the first vid that says "...beautiful downtown Chicago!" Was that sarcastic?