kinda ride around. It really is beautiful. and large. Now here is another one. Go to the top of the John Hancock Building. I don't know what they are charging, it ain't free. The view there is the best in the entire city. Since it is on the lakefront, it is much better than the Sears Tower. After visiting the John Hancock Building, then walk about 2 blocks (maybe 3) east to the lakefront. Walk along the lakefront. As you walk down that walk, there is a view of the lakefront that is terrific. Yes, that walk will take some time, but it worth it.
.....Here is one that will take time. Drive North to the end of lakeshore drive. at the very end, there is a stoplight, make a right turn onto Sheridan Road. Stay on "Sheridan Road" for a few miles, and you will see a variety of housing. all kinds of apartments, tall buildings. and go past Loyola Campus..
...Now if you stay on Sheridan Road and go north a few miles...you will see some of the most expensive houses in the entire area. on the lakefront..but you can see some from the street. Incredibly large and expensive. The farther north you go...more expensive. When you get to "Lake Cook Road" that is the end of those homes. That one will take a couple of hours...
.. Drive Lakeshore Drive all the way north to the end, (At Sheridan Road..then turn around and drive South about 15 miles..to 67st South. That could take you a couple of hours. Then drive back to downtown. As you drive you see an expanse of the lakefront. You see the special aspect of Chicago is..the lakefront..
..You will see and experience that special feeling..as you drive along..It is indeed beautiful..Now here is the last one..Get up real early. ...Maybe 5:30am or earlier. Go down to the lakefront and watch the sun rise over the lake..in a park of your choosing. That view on a clear day of the sun rising over the lake..is "incredible"...Get the exact time of sunrise from the internet..That time is there..somewhere..
................good luck.......and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!
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