My third trip to Chicago. Summers in Chicago are always fun. I made this trip to enjoy cooler weather and do some things I didn't get to in my previous Chicago trips. Weather was cooler than I expected though - 50's and 60's which are more typical for fall in Chicago. But compared to the 95+ weather in Austin, I can't complain.
So, for my short weekend trip:
1) Checked out a free art festival with artists setting up booths throughout a block along Michigan Avenue.
2) Grabbed dinner at a cafe in Greektown
3) Visited Buckingham fountain at night. There is an evening show at the fountain featuring colored lights and patriotic music.
4) Architectural cruise, which is a boat ride along the Chicago River. This has become one of my favorite Chicago activities.
5) Visited the Hershey's store, with a wide array of chocolate products and featured a demonstration on making the store's specialty cupcakes
Pictures:
Chicago River
Buckingham Fountain
With the new transparent Ledge now open in the Sears Tower, that will definitely be something I plan to do for my next trip to Chicago.
