While I do use more clip-art and Creative Commons images for most of my posts, I have taken a few photos of my own.  Since I love showing off my beautiful hometown, I thought I would go ahead and share a few here and take you on a brief tour.

One of the things that I like most about Chicago is that you can live and work here

State Street, Chicago, IL


and be just steps from lacing up your ice skates and enjoying yourself here

Ice Skating in Millennium Park

 

Lake Michigan and The Chicago River are very important to the city's commerce and to it's residents' quality of life.  Condos and townhomes with water views are some the most desired.  Tiers facing the water will be priced at a premium over those that face city-side. 

 

 

 

McClurg Court in Chicago IL

Condos overlooking Lake Michigan

 


These condos and townhomes are in the Streeteville area, just north of The Loop and just south of The Magnificent Mile/Gold Coast.   




They overlook the city's waterside highway, Lakeshore Drive and it's top attraction, Navy Pier.

Navy Pier, Chicago, IL


Just a brief drive north on Lakeshore Drive, you'll find Lincoln Park...

Around Lincoln Park's North Pond

with it's relaxing North Pond...

The North Pond in Lincoln Park


and famed Lincoln Park Zoo. 

Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo - Children's Zoo  

 

The city founders designed Chicago so that green spaces, especially those along the lakefront will always be preserved for future generations.  Chicago is definitely a city of skyscrapers, but it's also a city that seeks maintain a balance of nature among it's concrete canyons.

 

River North looking south towards Trump Tower-Chicago

 


Chicago is a wonderful, dynamic city to live and work in.  Thanks for joining me on this tour. 

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4 Comments on My Photo Tour of Chicago

JAN
24
2012
306,375 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Karen - I loved the tour.  Never been to Chicago however it looks like a city I would love to visit.  Thanks for the tour.
10:49pm • #1
590,745 Points 56 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Karen, Just following your tour tonight makes me want to come to see Chicago first hand and in person. It certainly needs to be added to my list of cities to visit in the future.
10:56pm • #2
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Hi Karen,

What great shots of your wonderful city, especially your shot of the Bean with the reflection of the city. Been to a few of those places myself on a visit with a few friends a couple of years ago.
10:58pm • #3
JAN
25
2012
212,462 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lori/Bruce and Jerry, Chicago is a great vacation spot.  So much to do all year 'round.

Linda, so glad you enjoyed your visit.  We Chicagoans really do love our "Bean." 

2:34pm • #4


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