CHICAGO – MY KIND OF TOWN Part 2

we saw this guy first

We hadn’t planned to, but we were so close that we had to do a quick walk through the Lincoln Park Zoo. Let me point out that this zoo is free and open to the public. Troy and Simone have actually visited the zoo at Christmas time where they decorate the zoo with lights and have it open at night.

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whoa!

This almost looks like a painting

I took this cause I want you to appreciate her fashion sense. No kidding, she’s got style.

That evening we had a nice family dinner at Nomi the restaurant at the Park Hyatt. Delicious! Delicious! Delicious!

Can you believe the line?

They must be as great as everyone says

Our final afternoon, before going to the airport, we drove to get a gourmet hot dog at the famous Hot Doug’s. I had never seen people lined around the block for a hot dog and it was a hot day. There was an ambulance on the corner cause several people had fainted while waiting. The owner came out offering water and hosed down those who wanted relief. The wait was over an hour or longer and sadly we didn’t have the time, so we grabbed a quick bite at a nearby diner before heading to I Cream, which the kids remembered hearing about from our guides at the Museum of Science and Industry. I Cream uses liquid Nitrogen to make ice cream just like we did in our museum experiment and it didn’t disappoint.

the smoke and mixing bowls look familiar

And with that, our 5-day visit to Chicago came to an end. We all had a blast and my feet hurt from so much walking but thanks to Troy and Simone for making it so memorable. The best trips are the ones that leave you yearning for more, and that was definitely the case with Chicago. We did get a week of perfect summer weather, and our guides handled us with extra care, but I felt that everywhere we went we welcomed with respect and pride by people who really love their city. Thanks to all that made our trip so memorable. So much more Chicago to explore. See you next time.

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  1. among other things, you are mighty handy with a iPhone camera

  2. Hello, Jane. You are a time traveler. By that I mean you look decades younger. May I recommend that on your next visit to Chicago you visit the museum about women’s history that is maintained by the following organization? Please copy the following and paste it into your web browser to see its website.

    http://www.cawhc.org/

    Keep on truckin’.

    Fondly, Cindy Trells

  3. I have absolutely loved reading your Chicago blogs! So much detail and information! Thank you! Looks like I need to head back to Chicago this summer to go explore more! What was your favorite thing that you did? What was your grandkids’ favorite thing? Also, what was your favorite restaurant?

  4. I had the nitrogen ice cream also, made by the same guy ;)) thank you for all the photos. My son went away to college there in 2001 and only comes back to Miami for a week once a year. I just went for the first time this past Mach and have enjoyed relieving my experience with you!! my kind of town too!! so much culture! xox

  5. Hope you got to the Art Institute of Chicago. Their permanent collection of African-American Art is superb. And for movie rats like my self, what a surprise to be staring face to face with the hideous visage of Dorian Gray as rendered by Albright. I had no idea the painting was actually a real painting instead of a movie prop! One of my fav art museums.

    • April, I have heard so much about that museum and it will be for the next trip, for sure!!

  6. Thank you for being so gracious to the members of our DaVita Dietitian Council and including our picture on your blog. It was a pleasure to enjoy the boat ride with you!

  7. Hi Jane, I work at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Sorry I missed the chance to see you during your visit to the Museum. But wanted to let you know how much I loved your movie “Peace, Love and Misunderstanding” that I caught last week.

  8. Entirely off-topic, but I was wondering what your thoughts were on the way NBC handles personnel issues regarding their on-air female talent? It seems very misogynistic to me—discard the older model for one with a “fresher” appearance and/or personality. Or is that just the nature of the beast when you are a woman in the media industry?

    • Peter, I couldn’t agree more which is why Gloria Steinem, Robin Morgan and I co-founded The women’s Media Center. Thanks

  9. Gentle Jane I read with great pleasure the report of the trip to Chicago.
    Definitely want to go and visit this beautiful city.
    I’ll be in New York on July 21 with my family (the first American holiday of my daughters) but I do not deny that Chicago has wowed me. It will be for a second time in the USA. Thanks for sharing your blog through and enthusiasm that shines.
    With very admiration.
    Antonella

  10. Hi Mrs Fonda I just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you in iCream Cafe 🙂 I was the emplyee who recognized you as soon as you came in. I asked you has anyone ever told you that you look like Jane Fonda? You winked at me and whispered “I am” That absolutely made my day! Thank you for stopping in and I hope you cand your family enjoyed everything. Come back again 🙂

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