"Welcome to the Windy City!" Chicago by TravellerMel

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Visiting Rebecca

My friend was in Chicago for a week of training; I had never been to Chicago, so it was the perfect opportunity! I flew in after work on Wednesday, and we had the most fabulous weekend!

Chicago lived up to its nickname "The Windy City" - it was cold and rainy too. But it had moments of beautiful weather, and we were still able to walk around and have a great time.

I'm looking forward to a return trip, in warmer weather, to take a boat tour and maybe a baseball game!

  • Last visit to Chicago: Mar 2010
  • Intro Updated Mar 19, 2010
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  • hunterV's Profile Photo
    Oct 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Windy City is a great place to EXPLORE ! ~o~

  • riorich55's Profile Photo
    Mar 25, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I've never eaten at Billy Goat's and I'm a life long Cub fan. Have I invited you up to Chicago for our VT Event in June? Check out the meeting page.

  • kris-t's Profile Photo
    Feb 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Enjoyed your Chicago tips... Thank you for visiting our Paris page.

  • grayfo's Profile Photo
    Feb 21, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    One of my favourite cities

  • DennyP's Profile Photo
    Aug 16, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    Great page on Chicago with informative tips with great pics..want to return to Chicago when next in the USA..

  • Marisola's Profile Photo
    Jun 14, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Honest friend, indeed! I have made many friends in my travels! Isn't it wonderful!!! Let me know when you're back in Chi-town!

  • deecat's Profile Photo
    Apr 12, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Really enjoyed your tips about Chicago. Architectual tour by bus sounds excellent. Super restaurant tips with variety and honesty. Return to our lovely city in the summer and it will amaze you.

  • Donna_in_India's Profile Photo
    Apr 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Hi Melissa - enjoyed your tips! Have added them to my planner. Will have to go to Chicago just for the Dark Chocolate Dome Terrine - sounds like my kind of dessert!

  • Jefie's Profile Photo
    Apr 3, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Hey Melissa! Sounds like you had a good time in Chicago! I was there a couple years ago and I can't wait to go back, if only for all the great restaurants!

  • cachaseiro's Profile Photo
    Mar 22, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    very useful tips you pur up there.

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