We started the morning with a Chicago Architecture Foundation Boat Tour. This 90 minute cruise was well worth it, and we would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. It was a great way to see all the architecture of the city while comfortably sitting and drifting down the river. Our tour guide was especially great, and all of the Chicago Architecture Foundation tours are lead by volunteers. They are passionate about the subject matter and well educated.
Following the tour, we hoped on the L to the Museum Campus. We grabbed a quick lunch at Potbelly Sandwich Shop, and headed over to the Field Museum. This was another included admission with our GoChicago cards, and this Natural History museum was packed with displays, including a large collection of taxidermy animals, dinosaurs, gems, and an ancient Egypt exhibit. Next we were off to the Adler Planetarium (also included with GoChicago) where we checked out a 3D show and tested out an interactive moon jump.
We took a long walk along the tidal basin, but got some great shots of the city. A quick stop at the hotel for some drinks and we were off to Millennium Park to enjoy a picnic dinner and listen to the symphony in the Frank Gehry designed outdoor amphitheater. It was a beautiful evening.
After the symphony, we strolled down to the Buckingham fountain. This huge fountain is choreographed with light and music, displaying a spectacular show.
It was time to sleep for another busy day ahead!
Marina City - Boat Tour
Architecture Boat Tour
Yum! Potbelly Sandwiches :)
Field Museum
RAWR! Sue the T-Rex
Adler Planetarium
Tidal Basin
Enjoying the Symphony
Frank Gehry designed amphitheater at Millennium Park
Buckingham Fountain
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