Oak Street Beach Photo by Nicki Hurd
I decided to stay near due to blister on my feet from walking around the Loop, and have a casual dinner at the Lake. The Margarita on the Rocks was $9.00 nearly the same price as my Fish and Chips at $12.00 but seemed a fair price for such a great location. Watching Lake Michigan splash was very relaxing. July, 2012
Lake Michigan from Lake Shore Hike and Bike Path Photo by Nicki Hurd
There were swimmers in the water getting their morning stroke in, and a few cyclist peddling.
Navy Pier started in 1916 and is nearly 100 years old. It housed several regiments of soldiers during WW I. During WW II, 15,000 pilots qualified for military services at the pier. The Ferris wheel is modeled after the first Ferris wheel, built for Chicago’s 1893 World Colombian Exposition and is 15- stories- high.
bike/skate: Bike Chicago http://www.bikechicago.com/
July, 2012
Navy Pier Photo by Nicki Hurd
Only a few people were at the pier and they were on the lower level, which allowed me to have this all to myself. July, 2012
Navy Pier Chicago Photo by Nicki Hurd
This beautiful and lush botanical garden is a one-acre glass atrium and has 50 foot arched ceiling and holds over 80 live palm trees.
information for traveling to the Navy Pier
parking and seasonal trolley: navypier.com 312-595-pier
July, 2012
Lake Michigan Photo by Nicki Hurd
July, 2012