I tagged along with my dad for one of his business trips to Chicago this past week so that I could see University of Chicago, and I must say, I fell in
love with the city. The people, the energy, the food, the lakeside, the river running through the center, the parks, the culture, the everything! I just am infatuated with it all. Here are a few of the photos I took while there!
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| The view of the pier on Lake Michigan from our hotel window. Not a bad view! |
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| Having a beachin' time |
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| One of the things I loved about the city was how well they intertwined both natural and urban environments. There were parks, trees, and grassy areas everywhere. I guess this appreciation comes from learning about smart urban planning in AP Environmental Science.. |
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| They also intertwined old vs modern style buildings... loved it. |
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| Steamboat tours along the river that runs through the city |
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| I'm a geometry/architecture freak when it comes to photography, so maybe that's why Chicago struck me so profoundly. |
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| Reflections |
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| A very, very similar design to our family crest. |
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| Building mural swag |
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| Me n the city |
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| The Bean |
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| Orchestra in Millennium Park |
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| Deep-dishin |
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| Neo-gothic style of University of Chicago |
These photos are awesome! When you went with your dad how did you get around? I am planning on visiting the city and heard I should look into a Chicago limousine service to take me around. If Chicago is easy to walk, I think I would rather walk, but if there is driving involved, I think I would use a limo service, just because I don't want to get lost in an unfamiliar city. Also, what sites would you recommend seeing or places to eat at? Thanks for the help!
ReplyDeleteOh these are beautiful! I have been following your tumblr for a while now and I just found your blogspot.
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I just visited chicago this summer for Lollapalooza! and these photos bring back good memories of that same beach!! hope you had a lovely time, i also fell in love with the city xo
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