Chicago had been on my list of places to visit for a long time. The cost of getting there and it being a gigantic city deterred me for many years but I am glad I got over my fears and took the trip. Although getting lost every day was frustrating I was able to find my way most of the time without help and that gave me confidence in my ability to travel solo. I will forever remember my trip to Chicago as it was a true adventure filled with public transportation mishaps, questionable weather and amazing architecture.
Travel Days: 4 days
Times Lost: countless
Things Lost: none!
Modes of Transportation: 4: bus,train, airplane, walking… dear Lord the walking!
Itinerary Changes: 6 (not too bad)
Alcohol Tours: 0 (shocking)
Frank Lloyd Wright Tours: 8
Photos Taken: 272
Here is a photo recap of my solo trip to Chicago
Hardest thing to leave behind for this trip… He also believes if he doesn’t look at me that I won’t see him!
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12 replies on “Chicago Solo Trip Recap”
Thanks for sharing this. Now I won’t need to visit Chicago. Seen it through my daughter’s camera lens. Maybe a kayak trip down the Chicago River…hemmm?
You should probably still experience Chicago 🙂 And I did see kayakers on the Chicago River!!
Looks like fun. I still need to visit Chicago!
Chicago is a great city – I hope you get to visit one day!
Splendidly tall buildings, but the house on Oak Park is my favourite. So exotic to me!
I am now itching to know who Frank Lloyd White is, and I think I see you have some posts on him so if you’ll excuse me…
I am a big fan of FLW so enjoy the rest of my posts 🙂
I’ve never particularly had a strong desire to visit Chicago, but it does look like a nice city to see.
My main reason was the architecture, specifically the Frank Lloyd Wright houses. If it weren’t for them I may not have visited.
Haha love Boomer’s reaction! I’ve been to Chicago for a day trip once but get to go again soon now that Kaleb lives within an hour from it 🙂 THanks for joining #SundayTraveler
He believes if he doesn’t look at me – it’s not happening. He’s adorable!
Too bad the puppy couldn’t come to Chicago … he would have loved it! Did you visit the Chrome Bean as well?
Boomer would have loved to see the big city! I did visit the Bean – pretty cool seeing all the buildings and sky reflect back on it!