American Midwest Road Trip

Day in Chicago

August 8

It was our day in Chicago. We were walking around the downtown eager to see as many famous landmarks as possible. The walk by the Chicago River is unique. Admittedly, the streets of Chicago are much cleaner than in New York City.

Shooting Place::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Shooting Place
Water Tower::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Water Tower
Wrigley Building::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Wrigley Building
Tribune Tower::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Tribune Tower

As we left the hotel in the morning, we noticed a shop that had just installed plywood panels covering broken windows. We quickly learned from many people that the day before shooting took place in front of this store. It was right in front of the hotel where we were staying.

Chicago River::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Chicago River
Marina City::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Marina City

A walk along the river under the bridges is the main attraction of the city. The Riverwalk along the Chicago River is unique and was the highlight of our visit. We went to Union Station to see the famous staircase from the movie The Untouchables.

Dearborn Street Bridge::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Dearborn Street Bridge
Clark Street Bridge::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Clark Street Bridge
Constellation Sculpture::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Constellation Sculpture
Lake Street Bridge::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Lake Street Bridge
Chicago “L” Wells St::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Chicago “L” Wells St

In the Millennium Park, we went to see Jay Pritzker Pavilion, an open-air theater designed by Frank Gehry. Stainless steel pipes are widespread there across the lawn. They help to distribute acoustics and create the feeling of a real concert hall.

Union Station Grand Hall #1::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Union Station Grand Hall #1
Union Station Grand Hall #2::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Union Station Grand Hall #2
Union Station Grand Staircase::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Union Station Grand Staircase
Crown Fountain::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Crown Fountain

The huge sculpture the Cloud Gate in the Millennium Park provides countless reflections. Looking through the steel structure, you find the nearby buildings to become small, and the base with the sky dominates in the reflection.

Open-air Theater::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Open-air Theater
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #1::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #1
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #2::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Jay Pritzker Pavilion #2
Cloud Gate Sculpture::Chicago, Illinois, USA::
Cloud Gate Sculpture
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