Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois

A few visuals from around Millennium Park in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

 

Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois

A few visuals of some of the Abraham Lincoln attractions in Springfield, Illinois. See additional photo sets of the Old State Capitol, New Capitol, and Lincoln Home Historic Site.

 

Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Illinois

Located in Springfield, Illinois, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site is where Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd lived from 1844 until 1861 when Lincoln was elected and left this home to assume the role of President of the United States of America.

The historic house has been restored with authentic pieces, including one of Lincoln's desks. In addition to the home, the presidential memorial includes several structures within the surrounding four blocks which have also been restored to the period when Lincoln lived in the neighborhood. This includes the Old State Capitol where Lincoln served as a State Legislator.  

Chicago Skyline on Lake Michigan

You can't beat the Chicago skyline view by taking the water taxi from Navy Pier to the Field Museum. Here are a few visuals of downtown Chicago, Illinois as seen from Lake Michigan.

Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, Illinois

A few visuals of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.

360 Chicago at the John Hancock Center

Located on the 94th floor, 360 Chicago is an observation deck in the John Hancock Center that rivals the Skydeck at Willis Tower in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The building currently has its naming rights for sale, but much like the Sears Tower, the former John Hancock name has stuck.

One of the coolest things about this visit to 360 Chicago was being on the observation deck as a storm rolled in. In the distance you could see the storm clouds approaching and only half an hour later the windows were completely whited out with rain streaming down them. It was eerie and beautiful to take in the amazing views and then have them vanish in a matter of minutes.

View of Willis Tower and the incoming storm from 360 Chicago.

As the clouds reached us.