Lake Shore Path

These semi-lighthouses dot the shore

Looking back

Some art work

Here they're trying to preserve some of the plant life

These birds get quite up close

One of the  great sky lines in the background

Late October and still some flowers

One of the many harbors along the way

Looks like a good catch

A monument to the Indians

I'd like to be that sailboat

This sky line rivals New York's

Lots of fishermen

The Hancock Center

The Navy Pier and Ferris Wheel

The view from the pier

At sunset is best to see the Hancock Center

Ferris Wheel all lit up

Sears Tower

The views from Millenium Park

The bean.  It's hard to believe this was unwelcomed at first

Wrigley Building and Tribune

The Marina Towers, they make up the cover of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Hancock Center looming large

Myself, taking a break from my run

Some of the skyline from a park

Lake Shore Path

Pittsfield Building to the right

Chicago style dog, good way to end a run!

When in Chicago, a walk along Lake Michigan is a must.  The Lake Shore Path is an absolute treasure.  From the north, I walked and ran about 6 miles into downtown.

Lake Michigan is one of the prettier bodies of water I have seen.  I envisioned an ugly, muddy body of water, but it was crystal clear light blue.  Very beautiful.  There are plenty of beaches and a few harbors where there are plenty of boats.  One day I met up with some of Chicago's fierce winds.  Surprisingly (or not so surprisingly), the Windy City isn't named for its weather, but for its politicians.

The closer one walks toward downtown, the skyline of Chicago becomes more impressive.  From the north, the Hancock Center (which very briefly was Chicago's tallest) dominates the view.  Soon the Navy Pier and its 150 foot ferris wheel are within reach.  This is a main tourist attraction.  It's a good place to take a stroll, similar to walking along a boardwalk, with lots of food vendors and some amusement rides.