July 3rd 2015
Chicago
We flew British Airways and stayed at the Hotel Allegro for three nights.This was the start of our trip to Alaska.People say why not fly straight to Alaska or Seattle.I always wanted to see Chicago and the train trip across USA looked awesome. Hope you enjoy my pictorial guide. Feel free to click on the link to see some of the attractions I visited.
Chicago
We flew British Airways and stayed at the Hotel Allegro for three nights.This was the start of our trip to Alaska.People say why not fly straight to Alaska or Seattle.I always wanted to see Chicago and the train trip across USA looked awesome. Hope you enjoy my pictorial guide. Feel free to click on the link to see some of the attractions I visited.
Hotel Allegro---Our home for thee nights
Day1
We arrived around tea time- local time. We were a bit shattered after the long flight and time difference but we decide to stay out as late as possible. First stop Hard Rock hotel for a bite to eat. Next we decide to take a boat trip onto Lake Michigan. This was a wonderful way to see the cities skyline.
We arrived around tea time- local time. We were a bit shattered after the long flight and time difference but we decide to stay out as late as possible. First stop Hard Rock hotel for a bite to eat. Next we decide to take a boat trip onto Lake Michigan. This was a wonderful way to see the cities skyline.
Next to Warsaw , Chicago has the largest Polish population in the world.
Day2
After a hearty breakfast we walked a few blocks to see where about`s Union Station is.
Here we checked if our tickets were ok for our journey in two days time. After a brief stop to look at this amazing train station we decide to visit the Willis Tower.
After a hearty breakfast we walked a few blocks to see where about`s Union Station is.
Here we checked if our tickets were ok for our journey in two days time. After a brief stop to look at this amazing train station we decide to visit the Willis Tower.
Willis Tower used to be called Sears Tower. Lots of people often still call it that. This skyscraper is 103 stories tall. The observation skydeck on the 103rd floor gives you unobstructed views of the city.A must when visiting the city.
For lunch we visit the famous Billy Goat Tavern. Great atmosphere and not bad hamburger.
John Hancock Center is another well-known Chicago Skyscraper. 12th tallest building in the world has a observation deck. So we thought you can`t do the Willis without visiting the Hancock.This time we decide to go to the bar at the Signature Room on the 95th Floor.
We thought that would save us a few bucks but the price of the drinks was not cheap.
Wonderful views. You will have wait a while in line. As the steward for a table at the window.
We thought that would save us a few bucks but the price of the drinks was not cheap.
Wonderful views. You will have wait a while in line. As the steward for a table at the window.
That evening we went to see the world famous Bean. Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park.
The Bean
It was the 4th of July so the city turned blue,red and white. 9.30 Fireworks
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Day3 --
We walked the Magnificent mile.Shoppers paradise. We enjoyed drinks in the Rain Forest Cafe and the Hard Rock.
We walked the Magnificent mile.Shoppers paradise. We enjoyed drinks in the Rain Forest Cafe and the Hard Rock.
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At night we were a bit more adventurous. We took the loop. This is the local train.
We had tickets for the Blueman group. They were performing at the Briar theatre.
We had evening meal at the Duke of Perth.
We had tickets for the Blueman group. They were performing at the Briar theatre.
We had evening meal at the Duke of Perth.
The Loop
The following day we leave on the train for Seattle
Here is a few more of the Chicago images.Hope someday you get the chance to visit my Kind of town--Chicago
Here is a few more of the Chicago images.Hope someday you get the chance to visit my Kind of town--Chicago
Where is Chicago?