Thursday, November 17, 2016

View From Above: The Windy City

 
"Hi Airplane!!" Baby Flyer gets ready to take off!
Last weekend we headed to Chicago as a family for a two night stay.  We like to go there just about once a year, if we can find the time.  This year it was a no-brainer, thanks to $64 round trip tickets.  I'll be posting the full trip report over on Baby Flyer Blog

Chicago is always a photogenic city, from the iconic skyline, to the long lasting fall colors, and impressive public works projects.  We always make a point to spend as much time outside enjoying the city as the weather will allow.  This year, the weather was perfect- sunny, clear skies that made the city sights really stand out.



Frank Gehry designed Pritzker Pavillion


Late Fall colors in Millennium Park
 
The skyline from Maggie Daley Park
 
"The Bean" sculpture in Millennium Park
 
What's more, this trip the city greeted us with impressive views even before we made our final approach with these stellar 'views from above.'  Check out the shadows of the skyline on the lake! 
 

Hello, ORD!
 Once again, Chicago doesn't disappoint.  We had a great time playing with Baby Flyer at Maggie Daley Park, staying in style at the Palmer House Hilton, and eating at our favorite find, The Green Zebra

Until next year, (or the next flight deal) Chicago!

~CruisingAltitude

This post is part of Budget Traveler's Sandbox's #TravelPhotoThursday, #WeekendTravelInspiration, and #FlyAwayFriday at Time Travel Blonde. Check out these linkups!
 

8 comments:

  1. Such a shame but I have never been to Chicago. I have to grab one of those really good fares. We flew there enroute to Madrid and it was only four hours. #TPTHursday

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    1. Next time you're over that way, try to do even a long layover. The train runs right from the airport to the city center, so it's easy to see a thing or two before you head out again.

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  2. I've only ever passed through Chicago O'Hare. I definitely need to work in a layover one of these days. Thanks for joining us at Weekend Travel Inspiration! #wkendtravelinspiration

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    1. Thanks! Chicago is a surprisingly easy stopover city, even though the airport is out of town. You should check it out!

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  3. I like the look of Chicago. You had great weather and I loved seeing it from above also. Gotta love that bargain fare!

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    1. The cheap tickets really did make us take this trip, but we always love the city.

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  4. I love how sometimes you can get these super cheap flight deals and just go for a few days. It was a lot easier for me when I was in Europe. It's a bit hard here in Australia as everything is so far away and there isn't much competition on flight carriers so prices tend to be expensive. I am glad you had a good time in Chicago! Lovely photos too!

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    1. Grabbing the occasional cheap fare is the best! How are flights intra-AUS? It seems like there may be a little more capacity from the US to there with the flights added on by AA this year.

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