Because we are in the Windy City for 72 hours only (take out a few hours for sleep and lots and lots of hours for eating), we can’t help but do shortcuts on sightseeing.
So we join Shoreline’s Architecture River Cruise.
The fastest way to see more of Chicago. 60 minutes, gazillion buildings.
Our ride. (What?! No heater???)
Today is not really the perfect warm and sunny day to be outdoors and join river cruises. See how people are all covered up. (Well, except for that one fearless man enjoying his ice cold drink) But what the heck. If he can do it, so can I!
Wrigley Building on the left, Tribune Tower on the right
Closer look at the Wrigley Building. Yeah, the chewing gum company.
It is kinda cool going under the bridges
Trump Tower Chicago. I seriously want to live in there.
Marina City. Reminds me of corn on the cob, hehe.
Central Office Building. It currently houses the headquarters of Encyclopedia Britannica (Whoa, didn’t know that still exists!)
Merchandise Mart
So huge that this retail and wholesale destination is awarded its own zip code.
Clear blue skies (because I forgot what that tall building beside the mart is called)
A drawbridge, one of many
Office or guesthouse? I forgot.
The sleek charcoal one is the Sears Tower (I refuse to call it the Willis) and that one on the right is simply called by its address, 311 South Wacker Drive
Lake Point Tower. I call it “The Flask”
BRRRRR…
After the cruise, we walk to the nearby Navy Pier…
… get a hot Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, a bag of Garrett popcorn and leave right away.
I seriously think this place is for children ages 15 and below.
Look at these cheesy guys posing with the cheesy macaroni
Oh yes, I do!
Shoreline Architecture Cruise: Cruises depart at Ogden Slip in the Chicago River, near the entrance of Navy Pier. Tel: 312-222-9328
Navy Pier: 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 312-595-PIER
