A Snapshot of Chicago
- Julia Chang
- Jun 19, 2017
- 2 min read
Chicago, Illinois is accredited with being the 3rd largest city in America. Tragically labeled as a place for people too boring for New York and not glamorous enough for Los Angeles, the city is often overlooked. I will admit I was no exception to this ignorance. However, this changed when I arrived at Chicago O’Hare Airport. Stepping off the plane, the unique charm of the city began to unravel before my eyes.
This trip was mainly to tour the university my older brother, Jacob, would be attending starting this coming fall-- The University of Chicago. We were given two days to soak in the rest of the city beforehand, and I was immediately struck by the architecture, food, and culture. I hope this photo diary, encapturing my favorite little moments of the three days, serves to prove how special the Windy City really is.
Walking along the shore of Lake Michigan, although it seemed like we were looking out over a vast, deep ocean.
A walk through Chinatown.
Breakfast (AKA an iced caramel macchiato) by the Chicago River.
The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain (feat. a well-placed and gorgeous rainbow!)
Nearby rose garden.
We took a river tour to learn about the local architecture. The rich history and smart design of the city warranted a panorama.
Obligatory photos of The Bean. For the record, I took several mirror selfies in it.
While we were there, the Chicago Blues Music Festival was in full fledge. Watching a few of the public stages, the culture of Chicago manifested itself in the hearty plucking of a bass and the steady beat of a drumset.
Ferris wheel adorning the end of Navy Pier. The pier was gorgeous, lively, but ultimately a bit of a tourist trap.
Lunch at Medici on 57th. The culture of Chicago was reiterated in the walls and tables of this restaurant. Over the painted murals, customers are welcome to write all over the establishment. Not to mention, their “Garbage Pizza” embodied the concept of deep-dish.
The beautiful campus of UChicago. Fun fact: in construction, they used a limestone that aged faster than normal so that the college seemed older and more prestigious!
The city, as seen from John Hancock Tower. Accompanied by an amazing-yet-absurdly-overpriced dinner, this was a perfect ending to the trip. After everything, I learned that Chicago, while 3rd in size, is 1st in heart.
By Julia Chang
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