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These views never get old. I always see something new. |
I love exploring Chicago. When I head to the city, I usually have a destination in mind or an Instagram photo walk to go to. This time, I didn't. It was going to be a gorgeous September day and I felt like getting out and exploring, so off I went. I ended up walking more than 5 miles throughout the Loop -- and that was with a trip on the Chicago Water Taxi!
When I got downtown, I wandered through the River North neighborhood and over to Doughnut Vault for a doughnut and coffee. So good. (More on this delicious spot in an upcoming post!)
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Dollar coffee and a delicious treat inside the bag. |
After raising my blood sugar, I headed over to the Riverwalk and then Millennium Park.
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Looking up from the Vietnam Memorial at the Chicago Riverwalk
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Traffic, the El, and pedestrians along Michigan Avenue |
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Millennium Monument (Peristyle) |
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Jaume Plensa sculpture -- Look Into My Dreams, Awilda Millennium Park
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No visit to Millennium Park is complete without a selfie at The Bean!!
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The Chicago Water Taxi -- my favorite way to get around Chicago! |
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Marina City (and a few kayakers) along the Chicago River. |
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Another view from the Riverwalk. I didn't notice the bird in the photo until just now! |
I need to go downtown more often. Who wants to go with me?
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