WEEKEND IN CHICAGO!

Hello everyone, 

Fourteen years later and I'm back in the city I once used to call home... CHICAGO! The kind of city which quickly made me believe in better and bigger things. That's why it will always have a special place in my heart!!! 💗 Even more special was the fact that my sister and I got to attend my best friend's wedding (we went to junior high school together). Truly, the most FUN wedding I've ever been to. Abby, if you're reading this... lots of besos y abrazos from us and we can't wait to see you in Vegas in the near future!!!


This weekend trip couldn't have gone any better! There I was, able to visit new monuments like the Millennium Park, while remembering old places, smells and streets. It felt both so different and in many ways the same as before. One of the first things that shocked me was how green it was and that people actually walked around their suburb. This is something you would rarely see in Las Vegas. 


So, with the three days we had, we walked hours and hours through Downtown sightseeing...in the wind, rain and sunshine (you can feel almost all four seasons in one day, only in Chicago).😜 

      
If you've never been to Chicago and want a few suggestions of places to visit/see on your first visit to the windy city, here are my recommendations: 

1. The Skydeck-Willies Tower: View the whole city from 103 floor. Breathtaking scenery you won't ever forget with panoramic views left and right, up and down. Admission is $25 per person. We got to do this on the last day, a few hours before heading to the airport to catch our plane back home. 

2. The Cloud Gate- Mostly known as The Bean: The city is known for this popular sculpture where it's the number one tourist attraction. Expect lots of people and fun mirror reflections for cool shots. With no sleep, that's where we headed right away... the minute we landed. Also, while there, be sure to try the Chicago style hot-dogs. So good! I still remember the way they tasted!

3. The Chicago Riverwalk: You can walk the trail of this river and have a good time to really enjoy the sky high buildings and the busy streets of Chi-Town. You can even book a boat tour ( something we are planning for next time we visit). 

4. Crown Fountain: Only a walking distance away from The Bean is this mosaic face instillation of two 50 foot tall LED screens that show different people blow water from their mouths making a fountain. They represent the various cultures that make up this city. 

5. Navy Pier: A must-see landmark of  Lake Michigan. When I lived in this city that's where I experienced the most magical fireworks for the celebration of July 4th. So big and vibrant, my kid eyes were ready to burst from happiness. 

6. Lake Shore Dr: The coast of Chicago is something else. If you follow Lake Shore Dr., you will experience beautiful views of the Belmont Harbor, the Chicago Yacht Club, Lincoln Park where you can visit the Lincoln Zoo for free, and so much more. There are parks, beaches, ponds, lagoons, harbors. It reminds me of the Pacific Hwy in California. One street that takes you all along the coast. You can bike, run, or walk on Lake Shore Dr and enjoy some spectacular views and adventures. 

What do you think... isn't Chicago an incredible city? I love it and can't wait to visit again, hopefully a lot sooner than fourteen years. haha!

Now I've got a new destination in mind...got to start planning it, which is why it's time to end this post. Talk to you soon!

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