My husband was recently offered a promotion that would have involved a move to Chicago. Unfortunately, he had to pass on the offer because it wasn’t a good fit for our family. We are very happy with where we are living; we have our family and good friends here, we love our church (our church family) and the kids are in a good school. Not to mention that it gets too cold in Chicago and I am definitely not a fan of the cold! But when he was offered the job I really had no idea how beautiful Downtown Chicago was.
It wasn’t until I visited there this past weekend while attending a conference that I was able to see its beauty (You may have seen the pics if you were following along through my Instagram). I think I was shocked about how pretty Downtown Chicago was. Thankfully the weather was perfect until my last day there and then it was a bit too cold for me.
As I walked through the streets of Downtown Chicago trying to get from event to event, I was reminded of a milder and cleaner version of New York (No offense New York lovers). Why you ask? The buildings were high which created a beautiful skyline and some of the streets were almost as congested/busy as the streets of New York City. Maybe the cooler weather also added to that feeling as well.
I got to go to Millennium Park (Post coming soon) and it had quite a few things to see and experience for FREE and while I missed out on trying Garrett’s famous popcorn, I did get to try a deep dish pizza from Giordano’s and it was yummy!
There is so much to see and do in Downtown Chicago that I am sad I didn’t get the chance to do them all while I was there. On the other hand, it worked out or the best because it gives me a reason to go back and experience all it has to offer with my family.
Downtown Chicago is Beautiful and I know I’ll be back…
I’ve always wanted to visit Chicago! It definitely looks like there’s a lot to see and do there!
Hey, dear. Loved the post. I live in st. Louis. My daughter and I are addicted to Chicago. As I was reading your story, I was rooting for you to move. Forget friends and family. Theyre so overrated. Lol You must take the architectural boat tour on the Chicago river & the lake. At sunset you can get some super awesome photos from lake Michigan westward. Rent bikes at navy pier and ride them on the path around the lake. I laughed my head off. It was fabulous. Take a lunch under a tree on the 31st street beach with all of the pretty Latinos. We watched a swim class go back n forth in the water. The taste of Chicago is crazy fun. BUT the cheapest hotel rates are when its cold. I might have to try it just once. A friend of mine said they wear goggles to keep out the wind!
Thanks for the tips!
Chicago is a beautiful city, and the air is easier to breathe than in New York. The only bad thing was the traffic was horrible when I went.
I saw a bit of traffic while I was there too
I love Chicago, but don’t think I would want to live in the city. Great pictures! Their deep dish pizza is the best!
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I’m not a big fan of the cold either, as to why I live in GA! Chicago looks like a beautiful place to visit, though!
I have not been. BUT I That PIZZA.