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Morning stroll along lake Michigan from the Gold Coast to the Navy Pier: Chicago, Illinois

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It was early and the heat was coming in already, but I needed to peer at this historical place.

Morning stroll along lake Michigan from the Gold Coast to the Navy Pier

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

 

Crystal Gardens: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois

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There was no one around here early in the morning and I was able to walk around here on my own.

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