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[Chicago]於風之城。於水之涯

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333 W. Wacker Drive,僅次於Lake Point Tower我所喜歡的芝加哥建築,年紀跟我一樣大,隨著芝加哥河道的弧度而彎曲

在Memorial Day的長周末翻起了之前的相片,勾起了旅行的美好回憶.
去年八月多當我為了家計在暑假全職工作時,老闆為了獎勵(或者同情?)我叫我錢照領人出去度個假.首選當然就是離家最近的大都市,風城芝加哥.
因為朋友的關係對芝加哥的建築一直慕名已久,加上所有認識的人去過芝加哥都說讚,就在排定了計劃後展開了人生的第一次背包旅.

[Chicago]In the windy city

因為已經年代遙遠,加上與DC相同的,在Picasa相簿都有詳盡的看圖說故事,因此這邊只選一些我印象深刻的事件寫寫留念.照片大圖請至Picasa相簿,對旅程或其他資料有興趣請看這一篇

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Windy City(20110809-20110812)

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[Chicago]In the windy city

2011年八月,如火如荼的工作之中(當時我全職工作一週40小時)老闆叫我拿錢出去玩,
於是乖乖的去了一趟夢寐以求的芝加哥.
出發前的行程…對啦我知道我計劃得很誇張,不過後來行程好像有變動
雖然後來是來不及寫遊記,但是我出發前的行程跟照片的註解都寫得挺詳細的.
有想去芝加哥玩的朋友不妨參考看看.不過先說我是個對吃相當沒有執念的人,所以要芝加哥美食之旅的話我大概就幫不上忙啦XD
Gmap.
August 09(South loop/Near North)
Flight 07:50 A-09:10 AM

  • Bongo Room (1152 S Wabash Ave)
  • HI-Chicago, 24 East Congress Parkway (312) 360-0300
  • Lincoln Park Conservatory/ Lincoln Park Zoo(free)?
  • Gold coast/Oak Street Beach?
  • Historic water tower station
  • Magnificent Mile
  • Farmer’s market 3p
  • Museum of Contemporary Art(Magnificent Mile / Streeterville): 10a-8p (Free admission)
  • MCA Tuesdays on the Terrace 5:30 – 8 pm.(Free concert)
  • Walk back to hostel (about 1.7 miles, 35 minutes)
  • 8p white collar?
  • Jazz showcase (8p/10p-5 dollars) (David Young Quintet)

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August 10 (south loop)

  • CAF (9:30)-Boat tour. Chicago’s First Lady Cruise Line/Riverside Gardens(10-11:30) (35 dollars) 21-29683/CH7
  • Art Institute of Chicago (Grant Park / Museum Campus)10:30; 1/2p free tour@gallery100 (Free admission)
  • Milleinum park, Buckinham fountain
  • The Auditorium, Symphony hall
  • Museum of Contemporary Photography (South loop)(Free admission)
  • Chicago Cultural Center– Chicago Landmarks Before the Lens 8a-7p (Free admission)
  • Mozart & Strauss (11:00am – 1:30pm open rehearsal; 6:30)(Free concert)
  • Chicago Cultural Center at 12:15 pm in Preston Bradley Hall)(Free concert)
  • Downtown- Willis Tower (Sears Tower; 0.7 miles away from the hostel) and downtown(17 dollars)
  • 7p SYTYCD??
  • 9:30 p 2011 Navy Pier Summer Fireworks (Lakefront/Streeterville) (consider taking the bus 29/towards 95th Red Line to State & Harrison/Congress)
  • 9:30p Marty Sammon@ Buddy Guy’s Legends (No cover fee with a student ID)

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August 11 (south) one-day CTA pass

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August 12 Use the one trip on card or get another pass.

  • Any leftover spots or just lay back
  • Leave for airport around 5:30p
  • Flight 7:40-9:45p

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Backup spots:

  • Field museum (10)
  • Adler Planetarium (28)
  • Shedd Aquarium (21)
  • Spertus museum(free)
  • Greektown

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Food:

  • Brunch:Bongo Room (south loop)
  • Deep dish pizza: Gino’s East (Close to MCA)/ Giordano’s individual size only at lunch time
  • Hot dog: portillos chicago (MCA)
  • Sushi: Osaka express (10% off order to pick up online)(south loop)
  • Sweets/Crepes:Canady Le Chocolatier(south loop); Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs( the loop;Millennium Park)
  • Cafe:Lavazza Cafe(The loop)
  • Chienese: Go 4 Food (soybean milk)(China town)
  • Cajun: Heaven on 7 (close to Millennium Park)
  • Bakery: Sweet Mandy B’s (North, close to Lincoln Park )
  • Sandwich: Cafecito (south loop), Pastoral(the loop)
  • Quick bite: Potbelly Sandwich Works (everywhere…)
  • Popcorn: Garrett’s Popcorn