go back to Chicago

Hubs & I spent a few days in Chicago last month. I was amazed by how cheap you can do this trip. We went the Art Institute, Lincoln Park Zoo, and walked around Grant Park & Millennium Park all for free. There was a free jazz concert and a free day at the Field Museum that we didn’t make it too because of time constraints. We had an amazing time & ate a lot of good food. Chicago was beautiful and I loved going on that trip (so much more enjoyable & memorable than the 1st time I went). Also, it was my husband’s first time in a big city and his first time using public transportation.

went back in May. 14-18 with rose and dominic.

where i left my happiness.

Chicago is my second home! I lived there for 10 years and gained much knowledge and many friends

I lived here off an on from 2000-2005. Finally got to go back last week. I think too many people end up just sticking around downtown. If you really want to get to know the city, get around. Here’s some of my favorite spots:

Lincoln Park Zoo (one of the only free zoos in the country)
Diversey or Belmont Harbor (amazing views of both Lake Mich and    the downtown skyline)
 The Empty Bottle (great little bar/venue with local talent and big name bands also)
 Hancock Observatory (MUCH better views than Sears Tower)
 Club Foot (awesome little bar w/ a HUGE Pez dispenser collection, free Tetris, and an amazing jukebox) 
  The Old Town Pub (an ABSOLUTE must see bar...open until 4 Am weekdays and 5 Am weekends. Right across from Second City. Old haunt of everyone from Belushi to Farley. DON'T miss it)

Just arrived. I’m staying with a friend whose apartment is on Lake Shore Drive. She’s on the 39th floor. I can see the lake and I can see downtown from her windows. I’m about to go check out the pool on the roof.

Awesome!

I’ll be there the first weekend in August. Yay!

Other fantastic things to do in Chicago:

—Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
—Second City
—deep dish pizza (you just think you’re getting the good stuff elsewhere)
—outdoor concert at Ravinia (in warmer weather, clearly)
—Powell’s books
—Art Institute of Chicago

must see places in chicago:
John G.Sheed Aquarium
Field Museum
Sears Tower
John Hanckock Center

My favorite city :)