September 14th Darren & I joined Dale in Chicago for a few days. Dale was there for the IMTS trade show. If you've never been to downtown Chicago, you really should go! The shopping on the "Magnificent Mile" is SO fun. There's a 3 story Crate and Barrel store that is amazing. Other things I loved were: Garrett Popcorn, dinner at the Signature Room in the John Hancock Building (95th floor), going up 102 floors to the Skydeck in the Sears (now the Willis) Tower, and lunch at Frontera Grill (a 1 hour wait, but it was worth it!). Here are a few photos of things we did, and a few of my favorite things about Chicago:
The flower beds that line the streets and sidewalks on Michigan Avenue and in front of businesses! They change them according to the season-gorgeous!
Riding the Chicago Double Decker bus was a great way to see the city!
The buildings are unbelievable! Oh and I love that guy who served his mission in Chicago! He was a great tour guide...
A view of the United Center from the sky. Where Boozer, Brewer & Korver will be playing this season!!
The Architecture River Cruise was so fun & informative-if you go there, be SURE to do this!
A nice relaxing way to see the city...
What an awesome view from our helicopter ride-buildings, Soldier Field, the lake, harbor...
We had fun looking at this famous painting along with many more at The Art Institute of Chicago. We lucked out because we were there on a Thursday evening when admission is free!
Lunch with Iesha & her darling baby Ireland. Darren met Iesha on his mission. She didn't join the church, but they've remained good friends...
We got to go to a White Sox game (Darren would have rather gone to a Cubs game, but they weren't in town). It's a neat ballpark (parking was a nightmare and cost $23), but we had a great time.
Looks like a fun trip to Chicago! I loved the pictures of Lake Powell too. Haha, I thought of you and the deer in your yard while I was at the park! I guess we'll have to come feed the deer at your house next time we are in UT ;)
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