Chicago - Part 2

Our second day in the city was spent visiting museums. We started with the Shedd Aquarium (see previous post) then visited the Field Museum of Natural History. Great exhibits and not half as crowded as the aquarium.

Reminded me of "Night at the Museum" movies. I wonder where they kept his fetch bone.


More exhibits from the Field Museum.


Skyline as seen from the museum campus.


The third day was spent on the trolley touring the city. We love the narrated tours, hearing about the history of the city, tourist attractions and getting a sense of the city. The only stop we got off at was the Sears Tower. Good thing too because when we got out the line was up the block and around the corner. maybe everyone wanted to stand on the new ledges that allow you to stand 3-4 feet out from the edge of the building.

As we went around the city we noted some very interesting reflections in the buildings.


The historic Water Tower, one of the few buildings that survived the big fire.

Hancock Tower was a few blocks from our hotel. It is the 2nd tallest building in the city. Best of all, there was a Cheesecake Factory restaurant at the base of the tower.


Views from the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower--sorry, it will always be the Sears tower to us). Looking east toward the lake.

Another view from the Sears Tower, looking north.

Yet another view, this one looking northwest.

Yes, DeeAnn went up the Sears Tower and looked out. I took her picture but she didn't want it posted, so I'm not. But here's proof she made it up!. You recognize her, right?

More pictures from our trolley tour posted in part 3.