Lindsey and I were getting restless in St. George, so we decided to hop a plane to Chicago for the day. The Windy City really lived up to it's name. It was cold and windy, but we were excited to be there!
We went out to see the historical Wrigley Field before the start of our day. Next was Millennium Park. Cloud Gate or "the big bean" was so amazing. It was seamless, stainless steel sculpture at the beginning of the park.
This is the great lawn and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The park was host to so many beautiful pieces of art. I could picture myself here in the summer listening to one of the many concerts they hold here.
The major attraction at the park during the summer is the Crown Fountain. Images of citizens from Chicago are projected onto the fountain, while every hour water pours out onto the shallow pool.
After Millennium Park we boarded a bus down to Navy Pier. While on the bus the driver decides he needs to take his 15 minute break with us still on the bus. Go right ahead, don't mind us.. We finally reached Navy Pier and hopped on the Shoreline Architecture River Cruise.
The tour was the highlight of our trip. Going through downtown Chicago on the river, we saw the most amazing buildings. Such a beautiful city and skyline.
Navy Pier. We ate lunch at the Billy Goat Tavern. Supposedly their double cheezeborgers are world famous. "Cheezeborger! Cheezeborger! No fries, Cheeps! No Pepsi, Coke!"
The Chicago Skyline from our Trolley Tour of the city.
It was such a fun day. We got into the city at 5 am and left that night at 6 pm. It is so nice to be able to hop on a flight and just go. We were so grateful to be able to sit in first class on our way home. The only way to fly!! Can't wait to start planning the next day trip!
Lindsey and I were getting restless in St. George, so we decided to hop a plane to Chicago for the day. The Windy City really lived up to it's name. It was cold and windy, but we were excited to be there!
We went out to see the historical Wrigley Field before the start of our day. Next was Millennium Park. Cloud Gate or "the big bean" was so amazing. It was seamless, stainless steel sculpture at the beginning of the park.
This is the great lawn and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The park was host to so many beautiful pieces of art. I could picture myself here in the summer listening to one of the many concerts they hold here.
The major attraction at the park during the summer is the Crown Fountain. Images of citizens from Chicago are projected onto the fountain, while every hour water pours out onto the shallow pool.
After Millennium Park we boarded a bus down to Navy Pier. While on the bus the driver decides he needs to take his 15 minute break with us still on the bus. Go right ahead, don't mind us.. We finally reached Navy Pier and hopped on the Shoreline Architecture River Cruise.
The tour was the highlight of our trip. Going through downtown Chicago on the river, we saw the most amazing buildings. Such a beautiful city and skyline.
Navy Pier. We ate lunch at the Billy Goat Tavern. Supposedly their double cheezeborgers are world famous. "Cheezeborger! Cheezeborger! No fries, Cheeps! No Pepsi, Coke!"
The Chicago Skyline from our Trolley Tour of the city.
It was such a fun day. We got into the city at 5 am and left that night at 6 pm. It is so nice to be able to hop on a flight and just go. We were so grateful to be able to sit in first class on our way home. The only way to fly!! Can't wait to start planning the next day trip!
3 comments:
Looks like you two had a blast! I love Chicago! :)
So jealous!!! Looks like so much fun! One day, hopefully Yale will take me there. (To see a cubbies game)
Wow, fun. I really liked Chicago and that area (all the way up through Milwaukee), which surprised me. I didn't see as much as you did though, I must go back.
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