Anna Connelly- her visit to the Obama Presidential Library

[Figarosmom]

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[electric_blue68]

1. TY! Chicago is the one city I haven't yet visited that I want to...

that was even before this Obama Library happened. So even more now.

Can I somehow save up for a train ride in 2 yrs? Idk. Hope so.
It looks great!

[Figarosmom]

2. As far as I'm concerned the train is the best way to go.

I used to go every other month or so with friends or family. We'd go shopping or to the museums , shows and always to our favorite restaurants. It's changed a lot since and we don't go as often, just when a museum has a show we want to see.

Now we just drive up to Milwaukee, closer and less traffic.

[electric_blue68]

4. Sounds like you had great visits!

[MerryBlooms]

3. Chicago is wonderful! The people are warm and welcoming.

I don't know if I will be able to get back since my life changes, but I really want to, just for President Obama Library!!
If you go to Chicago, you will have a blast! 🫶 Chicago!!

[electric_blue68]

5. I have a few reasons for going...

and I I'm sure I'll have a great time!

The architecture. The museums.

I'm a bit of a physical geography buff. I lived on the island Manhatran for about the first 2/3rds of my life. I've been right by all the waterways: west- Hudson River; east - East, and Harlem Rivers; north- Sputen Dyvil; and south - Upper Hudson Bay.

Now Chicago as you know a totally different experience facing a vast lake!
Come to think of it- it will be a bit like being in Coney Island facing the ocean; only I won't have a big city right behind me; that area of Brooklyn is less dense.

Will have both deep dish pizza, and rhe ultra thin tavern pizza.

I always the Subway of different cities, so I'll do that.

And of course go see Obama's library.

[MerryBlooms]

6. I've done boat tours, downtown tours, The Lake during winter

With the huge ice blocks washing up on shore... I was living in Carol Stream and Grays Lake during my time there. Had my oldest sis come for a month and did all the tourist stuff, including Lake Geneva! Watched the postal boat delivery. Museums are amazing. But the warm lovely people, make it!
I hope you're able to reach your goal. And I totally agree, train is awesome. The Pier... endless fun. We didn't hit every thing for her in a month. Elderly and had to pace. Plus our backyard wildlife. Lol
Good luck! 🥰

[MerryBlooms]

7. You put my amazing Oregon on your list too. I will house you and take you to my favorite places...

Crater Lake, waterfalls, our coast, dunes... high desert... Mountain lakes, rivers. The parks my dad helped build.
I love my Oregon.
Then some day, meet up in Florida Keys! 2 hurricanes, Dennis and Wilma, but man, still would be my second choice for life. Loved every minute, except, hurricanes. Lol

[electric_blue68]

8. I'd certainly skip winter! 😄 ....

We get enuff up here in NYC at times. I've seen looking down from high up in Washington Hgts the icebergs in the Hudson River!

My sis did a Chicago boat re: architecture tour. Loved it. I will do all my research, and hope it won't be too hard to pick out what I want to do.
TY!

[MerryBlooms]

9. If you're looking at a three day stay, super hard! 🥰

We have lots a Chicago folks here, they're not shy and will chime in how to get the best for your buck! Don't even get me started on legendary restaurants, bars, sports fields... it's gonna be full running and video. 🤣

[electric_blue68]

10. Ohhh, boy! 😄 Life willing: if I'm able to set it up whenever; I will -avail myself- of our knowledgable Chicago DU'rs!

Like I'm always happy to share my NYC knowledge w visitors.

[MerryBlooms]

11. NYC is on my bucket list! 🫶

I don't care how much trump and his minions disparage our US. So many lovely people and magnificent sites to see! We just need to take back our country, get our parks n rec forestry, etc... Funded and staffed! Glorious!
This Land Is Our Land...
Been very nice chatting, see you soon 🥰🥰🥰

[electric_blue68]

12. If we're still on here when you get near🤞 to visiting NYC; I'll be happy to answer questions you might have...

Born & bred. Lived in 3 boroughs. Know Manhattan the most: museums, parks, waterfront, some neighborhoods, some restaurants still around (way less restaurant going [$]), special seasonal events. One part of Brooklyn & parts of da Bronx where I am now.

Been fun, see you around.