day 3's drive was a long and stressful one. we navigated some major cities (montreal, toronto, chicago) and much too much summer time construction. for us, the trip really began as we crossed the bridge into the US (no passport required, in case you were wondering) at Sarnia. Entering at
Michigan (below), we made our way through
Indiana and finally
Illinois.
if we could sum up
chicago in one phrase it would be “look up, way up!”.
we were blown away by the architectural beauty of the
chicago skyline. art deco, gothic, modern – all types were spectacular. in order to truly enjoy both the history and beauty of these buildings, we took an architectural boat tour on the chicago river. While it sounds corny and very touristy, it really is the best way to experience so much of the city in a short time. We’d do it again in a heartbeat.
Some other highlights included:
Supper at Gino’s East Pizzeria famous for their deep dish delights
Dinner and drinks on the 96th floor of the Hancock tower, the 2nd tallest skyscraper in Chicago
Great shopping on the magnificent mile
Really wonderful, friendly Chicagoans! We were expecting New York types, but this wasn’t the case at all.
And of course, we would be remiss to not mention a few words about our stay at the historic Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago – our best sleeps, EVER!
Can't wait to go back!!
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