Chicago

Approaching the Chicago skyline on the Dan Ryan Expressway for an afternoon of sightseeing and picture taking. Specifically, we would be looking for Chicago's collection of public art and sculptures. Last time I explored Chicago at street level on foot was during my 7th grade overnight field trip, so I was definitely overdue for another walking tour, considering I've driven through the city countless times since.

After parking our car downtown ($10 for the entire day, beat that Six Flags) we wandered over to Michigan Avenue getting our first up-close look at Chicago's architecture.

Crossing Michigan Avenue into Grant Park.

Michigan Avenue

Skyscrapers looming over the peaceful green of Grant Park.

Dad stopping to fill up a water bottle.

Old meets New, even on the same building!

General John Logan Monument

General John Logan Monument

Grant Park

General John Logan Monument detail

Heading north through Grant Park

Crossing the Metra tracks

Chicago skyline

Chicago skyline

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain has been part of Chicago since 1927.

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain, enhanced by nearby skyscrapers

Buckingham Fountain

Lots of standing room in the plaza near the fountain.

Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) from afar.

The Legacy at Millennium Park

Two Prudential Plaza and the Aon Center

Crossing Lake Shore Drive

Lake Michigan and DuSable Harbor

Lake Michigan

Adler Planetarium from across the lake

Picture taking of Lake Michigan

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