CHICAGO

How are going to tour Chicago? We selected the city of Joliet, Il. to find a RV park & hopefully ride the train into the city the following day. We arrived in Joliet April 15th in the afternoon. Made a dry run to the train station to scout out the parking and the trains times & fares. Senior ride for 1/2 price :$2.80 & parking is $1/dy . Thursday bright & early we were on the Metra Train that takes you right downtown. Had to walk about 4 blocks to the Sears Tower... 103 stories the tallest building in the US. The building in black is the Sear's Tower. A clear & warm day in the city. What a photo op day.
The best way for us to see the most of Chicago in one day was to purchase tickets for the trolley buses that take you around the city where you can get off an on as many times as one wishes. We had very knowledgeable drives that explained more than one could remember.
A shot of the water front over looking Lake Michigan. This was a stroll and lunch stop for us. We had to try there deep dish Chicago pizza...disappointed in our selection. A lot of big events are held out in this area
Later in the afternoon we head back into the city and will ride the elevator to the top of the Sear's Tower. From the top on this clear day you could see Gary Indiana. Breath taking views from all four sides .
Chicago was built in the early 1900s. Many of the early buildings are of French design & made of granite & marble.
Third in size in the US only behind New York City & Los Angeles. As far as beauty Pat & I would rate Chicago behind
New York City. Easy to get around in...Chicago is number 1.
Speaking of number one. This is the building where the number one lady of Chicago lives. "Oprah Winfrey". Located close to her TV Station. The building also has a view of Lake Michigan and a park.

That's it folks for Chicago. We are heading West...bad weather in the forecast. Joliet proved to be the best location for us to commute into the City.