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Chicago Bridges
Over the Chicago River are a number of bridges. Some of the busiest bridges in the world, the time to view them is at the beginning of the boating season when all of the little sailboats are taken from drydocks storage, out onto Lake Michigan.
Originally installed to allow for traffic to cross the river while grains, meat, and other products were transported to packing plants, the bridges mostl ynow just carry vehicle traffic.
Take a Chicago river boat cruise to get the best view.
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Chicago Lighthouse
Sitting majestically at the mouth of the entrance of Navy Pier, this lighthouse sits on Lake Michigan, guiding boats and sailors safely into Chicago's shore. In order to get to the Chicago River from Lake Michigan, you must pass this lighthouse.
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Gold Star Families Memorial & Park
The Gold Star Families Memorial & Park with Soldier Field in the background. The names of over 500 policemen and women are enshrined on the walls of 24 panels.
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Southernmost Point, Key West
There are 2 engravings nearby this buoy. They read:
God Bless America
City of Key West, Florida
Dedicated Sept. 10, 1983
This monument establishes southernmost point of continental U.S.A. designed as a nun buoy shape & color channel marker.
AND
October 10, 1993 A.D.
In honor of the generosity of the people of the United States of America to the people of Cuba, this memorial is dedicated in honor of the thousands of Cubans that have lost their lives at sea, looking for freedom and social justice in this great melting pot, America, the leader in democracy.
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Chicago White Sox
US Cellular Field, home of the 2005 World Series champions does not have a bad seat in the house. True Chicago White Sox fans know that fireworks go off whenever a Sox player hits a home run.
Home to the 2003 Major League All-Star Game, billed as "This time it counts", because the winning league would retain home field advantage during the World Series.
From April thru October, Chicago baseball is a reason by itself to come to Chicago.
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Chicago Police Memorial
East of Soldier Field on Chicago Park District property, is Gold Star Families Memorial & Park.
Here the names of more than 500 Chicago Police killed in the line of duty are enshrined.
Exit 18th Street from Lake Shore Drive and head East to Waldron Drive
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Brookfield Zoo Has Everything!
Come to the Brookfield Zoo and discover the WILD things. Not only can you see lions and tigers and bears but a dinosaur as well. Walk around the grounds with your favorite camera and be prepared or you may miss a picture of a lifetime. Where else can you see a dolphin show, polar bears swim, an elephant stand up and even pet a bunny? Located just west of Chicago, Brookfield Zoo offers something for the entire family. Oh, yeah. There's even a safari caravan ride that let's you see the whole zoo sitting down. Enjoy the show.
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John Stahl has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by RoseGlobes.
I am an amatuer photographer who keeps his camera in the car just in case.
