just the last of the chicago pictures today. we really did have a great time and I didn't realize until a few days ago that this was really our goodbye to summer this year. we came home to much cooler temperatures and even the leafs are now starting to turn.
a few things to do if you're ever in chicago, with or without a toddler:
- the free zoo at lincoln park. gates are wide open and you just walk in and out as you please. lincoln park reminded me a little bit of parts of central park in nyc. the zoo is a decent size with all kinds of different animals. it was an easy walk from very top of michigan avenue where our hotel was and along lake michigan.
- fun on the beach at lake michigan. like i said, it's right there downtown and when we stopped i didn't realize how eager logan was to actually get in the water... good thing we had backup clothes.
- very touristy things like a visit to millennium park to take pictures of yourself in the bean and a walk up state street to take a picture of the chicago theater and of course stop at american apparel ;)
- the shedd aquarium to see the beluga whales. they recently had a baby but you can't see them at this point while the mom and babe are still bonding.
- walk along lakefront trail. just make sure no runners or bikers run you over. seriously crazy there.
- navy pier
- wicker park for all your hipster needs
- john hancock observatory
eat at:
- pizano's pizza and pasta
- bar toma
- cheesecake factory
- tempo cafe for breakfast
- mike ditka's
- sprinkles cupcakes (go early, the line is crazy in the evening)
shop at:
- topshop
- zara
- urban outfitters
- american apparel
- intermix
- h&m
- anthropologie
- the disney store
- atrizia
- free people
- diesel
- ugg australia
- lululemon
it seems like such a pretty city. and I love the obligatory bean pictures, of course :) sounds like a wonderful summer send off.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh the architectural tour in Chicago is great. I went on it this past summer with my family and we all loved it. You get to see so many great sites in the city and even some movie sites :)
ReplyDeletethat beach is surprisingly blue! i didn't expect that! so pretty x
ReplyDeleteLove the pics of the little guy at the beach! Too cute. Looks fun!
ReplyDeletexo Emily
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great to-do list! seems like a very nice city, cool pics!
ReplyDeletelove your baby's outfit!
my cousin and i stopped into chicago a couple years back when i was moving from boston to denver...we spent an entire afternoon at the bean. i could stare at it for hours...did stare at it for hours...
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ReplyDeleteI came across your blog and thought I would join. Hopefully you don't mind. I read your blog about Chicago and have a huge love for the place. I have been there many times in my single days but now that I am married and we have an almost 3 year old little girl it was nice to see your suggestions on places to see/eat/visit. We would love to visit there again sometime soon since we only live about 5 hours or less from there. Anywho, thanks so much for the fun post. Have a wonderful day!!!!