“Is it worth it? Lemme work it…”

NAME THAT SONG

Ok yea, Chicago was worth it. I wasn’t planning on going at first, but I was over on that side of the country and wanted to visit my cousin who has been living there for the past couple of years. Let’s just say Chicago>Boston.

I was only there for around 48 hours and arrived during the magic hour…

Taken from Museum Campus

Day Two: The next morning at Doughnut Vault. I opted for the classic glaze, so good and worth the hype.

Check out the great prices, very satisfied about that as well.

I heard about the Architectural Boat Tours from just about everyone, I sure am happy I listened and went on one. I went on this one.

Gorgeous skyline views

The building with no 90 degree angles

Architecture

The Bean…meh. It’s bigger than I expected but what’s the point of taking a selfie in a dirty mirror. Cool art but a huge letdown. Seriously why is this a thing such a huge tourist attraction?

Spent 5 minutes at the Bean and an hour at the Chicago Cultural Center. I stumbled upon this gem when I thought I was “sneaking in” to their bathroom. Turns out it is a public space. Also, shout out to the random lady that saw me taking a snap of the foyer and forced me to climb to the upper floors. She was a volunteer tour guide and give me a quick run down on the space.

I spent the rest of the time ooo-ing and ahhing over all the tile work. I felt transported to Europe.

Tile Detail

The violinist was a nice touch too.

Coffee break at Intelligentsia Coffee

View from John Hancock Center. You can go to the top and stop in for a drink, beware they are super overpriced. Also do yourself a favor and go to the ladies bathroom while you are up there…

Final Moment at John Hancock Center

Day Three: Morning in Lincoln Park.

At the Lincoln Park Zoo, which to be honest, was very meh.

The Original Pancake House – Normally I would go somewhere sehr kewl but this was by the zoo and I was starving.

Dutch Baby

Ximena.