Navy Pier sticks out into Lake Michigan just north of the Chicago River. It is much like Pier 39 back home but on a much larger scale.
There are retail outlets as well as many places to get a varied assortment of meals. Knowing how kids are such an important demographic, they are marketted heavily with a kids museum and stores that cater to their wants
At the very far end of the pier, a llarge unoccupied hall can be used for all manor of events, I assume
Nary a flag lay limp as powerful winds made walking difficult for some. Angling your self into the wind was the only way one could make headway
The flipside of the pier was less ornate and seemed to only serve as an after thought
Adjacent, the blocks of Michigan Ave north of the riverr make up s shopping district knwon as the Magnificent Mile Shops that line this boulevard range from high end brands like Burberry
Laastly, I went back to Portillo's to try their italian beef sandwich. I took the sandwich back to my room so it was not as hot as when I ordered it and it had softened itself during the journey. The seasoned slices of beef lay in a roll with onion, jalapeno peppers, and carrots. The au jus can be applied with a heavy hand or a light touch. It was good. It had much more flavors than a Philly cheesesteak.
