Chicago, Illinois is a beautiful city with many attractions available nearby. And some are unique in the United States and even the world. I've visited a few over the years. In this post, I provide links to my blogs about various Chicago sites.
Chicago Travel Guide From Lonely Planet
On arrival at the airport (ORD), I purchased a CTA multiday pass. The Blue Line took me to a stop near my hotel on Michigan Avenue. From there I was able to walk to the Museum Campus and Willis Tower and get a Metra train down to the Museum of Science and Industry. There are beautiful parks nearby, plenty of restaurants, and supermarkets for those on a budget.
I recommend checking out the City Pass, which I picked up at the Field Museum when I visited there in May 2019. At that time, I paid $108 to see five attractions. The cost included additional items like exhibits, shows, or films.
You might sample some local foods like Chicago Dogs and Chicago style Deep Dish Pizza.
Here are some places I have visited in or near Chicago.
Morton Arboretum
Willis Tower (Formerly called the Sears Tower)
The Willis Tower as Architecture
Museum of Science and Industry- near Hyde Park
About the U-505 Lone Wolf at the Museum of Science & Industry
Museum Campus near Lake Michigan
The whole area is a nice place to walk, run, ride a bike, and enjoy a picnic.
Adler Planetarium
Field Museum (Think Dinosaurs)
Shedd Aquarium
Here's a link to my Chicago Playlist of videos on
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxYjYcgwalAX9ChGni2XlxarHOWPfWoY9
Transportation note
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| Metra travel 2017 |
