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My Week in The Windy City

02/16/13 | Chicago, City Travel Guide, East Coast, Travel

 
If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter you know that I have spent the week in Chicago and let me tell you, my first trip to the Windy City was a wild success.  I flew to Chicago for training and truly enjoyed my visit.   My hotel was in an area of the city called River North and with my schedule at work I had a few hours to explore the city one afternoon.  Let me say, what a cool city.  The architecture was amazing and the next time I am back I hope to take the architectural boat tour.   Until then, I had a great time zigzagging over the bridges; the weather was a perfect crisp afternoon.   I walked around Millennium Park and saw the world famous Bean, which really is as amazing as it looks in photos.  On my way back to the office I walked up Magnificent Mile and without over 460 stores in eight city blocks – it is a very interesting, condensed version of Fifth Avenue.  Here are the pictures from my afternoon of exploring: 
 
 
My last night in Chicago, Valentine’s Day, I went with a few coworkers to see an Improv show at the world famous Second City.  I have been dying to go since I read about Tina Fey’s time there in BossyPants and the show surely did not disappoint. We saw Four Girls and a Guy – a One Night Stand with Second City.  The two and a half hour show was great and I highly recommend it to anyone, native or tourist! 
 
 
Overall, I had a great time and am excited to go back next month, by New York, New York will ALWAYS by “my” city. 
 
Have you been to Chicago? Did you enjoy it? 
 
Ps. Next week I am taking a break for all of the usual things I blog about to expand on my bucket list.  There are lots of amazing places on there that I have been fortunate enough to visit and I will be highlighting and explaining some of my favorite journeys. Get ready for this “past adventures” series!Pps. It has come to my attention that many people who were subscribed to Sparkles & Shoes via email got an email from Feedburner this morning to confirm their subscription.  I am sorry about this and if you did not get one and you should have please email sign up on my sidebar, thanks! 
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  1. Nikki says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    I’ve always wanted to go to Chicago – but I think I might have to go during the summer when it’s a tad bit warmer… though it looked like you guys had pretty good weather! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m running a giveaway right now and would love for you to enter it.
    xoxo,
    Nikki at http://www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

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  2. Love and Ace says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Wow looks like such a fabulous trip – thank you for sharing! x, Kat

    Love and Ace

  3. Judy says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Great photos!! I visited Chicago last year and loved it!! That bean and the corn on the cob shaped structure are amazing!

    xx
    Judy
    http://www.styledrummer.com

  4. so anthro says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    I love Chicago! I have family there and wish I made it to visit more often. Adore your snapshots– looks so fun!
    xx, Emily
    http://soanthro.com

  5. Andiepants says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I would love to travel to Chicago too! Everyone tells me it is such a beautiful and city! Lately, I have been seeing too many pics of the bean in my instagram and FB feeds! lol

    xoxo
    Andie
    Andie’s Traveling Pants

  6. Helena Nicolau says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:56 am

    Hi dear! I just found your blog, do you want to follow each other? Just let me know! See ypu soon, kisses
    http://www.lipschic.com

  7. Sweetmona says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:54 am

    lovely pics!
    http://theartist-mona.blogspot.com.es/2013/02/new-bomber.html

  8. sonia de macedo says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:43 am

    I’d love to see Chicago one day, so much intriguing architecture! Have fun in your adventures!

    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  9. Chymecindy** says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:14 am

    Wow what a lovely city. I havent been to US and wish i can go there someday. Love your photos by the way.

  10. ifs ands Butts says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:24 am

    So fun – I still am dying to visit Chicago!

  11. Geraldine Chua says

    February 18, 2013 at 3:11 am

    Amazing pictures! Chicago is definitely on my list of places to visit!

    x Gi
    alibimag.blogspot.com

  12. weheartbeautyblog says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:58 am

    I’ve never been to Chicago but it’s definitely on my list. Great pics!

    xox Lara http://www.weheartbeautyblog.com

  13. Caitie Schlisserman says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:45 am

    love all of the big buildings – nothing like architecture to make a city feel special!

    xxx
    Lady à la Mode

  14. Diana Marks says

    February 18, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Beautiful photos! I always wanted to visit Chicago!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  15. s says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    amazing photos! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

  16. Danavee says

    February 17, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    I have ALWAYS wanted to hit up Chicago! Great pics!

  17. Miuw says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    OH I feel like traveling now ^^

    xx
    Miuw,
    CocoMiuw

  18. Megan Keith says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Lovely pictures 🙂 I am your latest follower, hope that you will follow back
    megansfashionalphabet.blogspot.com

  19. Lian says

    February 17, 2013 at 8:50 am

    the pictures are amazing! and it looks like you had alot of fun time there! i’m so jealous!!!
    by the way, have a great day!
    ♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.com

  20. Jessica says

    February 17, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Lovely pictures!!

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  21. Mélo l'imparfaite says

    February 17, 2013 at 4:36 am

    how fun ! I’d like to visit there !

  22. Jessica says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:24 am

    How fun! I’ve always wanted to go to Chicago!

  23. Michelle says

    February 17, 2013 at 1:29 am

    I’ve lived most of my life in Chicago and love it! It’s my favorite place! I’m glad you loved Second City, the shows are always a blast.

    xx Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

  24. Betsy says

    February 16, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Those photos are great! I’ve done a couple of posts on things to see in Chicago let me know if you need any more suggestions for your next visit! I love talking about my city!!

  25. Dara says

    February 16, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    awesome pictures! I look forward to reading about your past adventures!

  26. Georgia Benjamin says

    February 16, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Chi-Town looks amazing!
    Great images!
    Would love to follow each other on bloglovin/GFC
    Let me know if youre following with a comment and I always follow back.
    Great blog!
    Love G xx

    http://www.supercalafashionistic.com

  27. Zuzana Konecna says

    February 16, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Beautiful photos!

  28. Sophia M says

    February 16, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Love all these pics!
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  29. Blush says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Love Chicago, lovely city. Great photos

    xoxo
    Paula
    blush-paula.blogspot.com

  30. Angela says

    February 16, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Gorgeous pictures I’ve always wanted to go visit Chicago xx

  31. Unknown says

    February 16, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    lovely pictures

    onecurator.blogspot.com

  32. Raising Reagan says

    February 16, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    I LOVE Chicago! My husband and I visited for a couple days for a friend’s wedding and went to a Nascar race at Chicagoland. It was a blast. We can’t wait to go back to that city and share it with Reagan! {In the Spring or Summer of course!}

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

  33. Kacie Cone says

    February 16, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I’ve never been to Chicago but my dad went to college there so we raves about it all the time! Looks like your had a great time 🙂

  34. Maya M says

    February 16, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Beautiful pictures!seems like you had fab time!

    http://myfashionfoodstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  35. Real College Student of Atlanta says

    February 16, 2013 at 10:56 am

    great photos — Chicago is so fun!!

  36. Ami Church says

    February 16, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Hi, I’m a new follower. 🙂

    I love Chicago! It’s definitely one of my favorite cities. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

    a champagne dream

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