I finally found my way to the Grosse Point Lighthouse. I wasn't sure where I was actually supposed…read moreto go at first--Google Maps sent me to the driveway to the homes just south of the lighthouse--but finally found my way. There's a lighthouse next to this area that's shared with the beach just to the east, so I think it could be tricky to find a space if the lighthouse is your primary stop, given the hours that the light house is open. I haven't had a chance to explore the lighthouse itself, but I have wandered the grounds, which are maintained by the Garden Club of Evanston. There's a lovely little trail here and a trail that heads down to the beach. I'm looking forward to visiting the lighthouse and checking it out sometime soon.

Nice place, gorgeous lake with a beach nearby. Very pretty. The grass is little wet due to…read moreyesterday's rain. Parking is free for Evanston resident, but I'm coming from out of state, so i paid 3 dollar for one hour. Played balls with my daughter's dog. Beautiful place.

Fun stroll [Chicago IL]…read more Just a short distance from the Millennium Park is this cool 925-foot-long winding pedestrian bridge in the Loop community area. This was fun to walk along and took us to another park at the end, the Maggie Daley Park. Interesting and cool piece of engineering looking like a giant silver snake. The stainless steel sheet looks beautiful shimmering in the sun. Aside from the Cloud Gate, the BP Pedestrian Bridge is another one of Millennium Park's popular attractions drawing large crowds of visitors including us! We were able to see views of the Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan, Historic Michigan Boulevard District, and Grant Park. If you're wondering what the BP stands for in its name it is named after the energy firm (formerly called British Petroleum) who donated a large sum to the project. Review #3824

Gehry designed this 925 ft long pedestrian bridge that spans Columbus Drives with skyline views &…read morethe Nichols Bridgeway arches from the park to the Art Institute's sculpture terrace. Named for energy firm BP, which donated $5 million toward its construction, it is the first Gehry-designed bridge to have been completed. BP Bridge is described as snakelike because of its curving form.

A Chicago Landmark [Chicago IL]…read more This bridge is actually the DuSable Bridge (formerly the Michigan Avenue Bridge). The bridge is a gateway to the Magnificent Mile. We walked past this bridge and ascended from the Riverwalk from this bridge. We also drove through it while navigating our way through the city... but I paid more attention to Chicago's famous buildings more than the bridge. It isn't a long bridge but why is it popular especially when there are other bridges that crosses over the Chicago River in Downtown Chicago. Aha! I googled! Well, this bridge is movable with counterweights that lift so that boats can pass underneath. I've never seen it in action though. The bridge was named after the Haitian-born explorer and trader Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and there is a bust of him at the end of the bridge. Anyway, while there is historic significance to this bridge that dates back to when it opened in 1920 I just marveled at the spectacular views from the bridge... also, the former name is easier to remember, the Michigan Avenue Bridge. We passed the bridge a couple of times during an evening tour with the Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour. Review #3822

Another Chicago Staple and when in Chicago a must see!…read more Nice spot to take some amazing photos This bridge/area has a lot of history to it and the views are amazing The architecture is awesome and if you find yourself here on this bridge there are many options to go see that are walkable

A lot of monuments are along the Naperville Riverwalk, and this is one of the many. Dick Tracy is a…read moreclassic comic strip character, and he got a statue. It makes you wonder why that was. Because the assistant to the creator lived here. That sounds like not much of a reason, but the statue is nice though. For those interested, there's a story behind it. In the mid 1900s Dick Tracy was a lot more popular. The comic strip was created by Chester Gould, from Woodstock. Dick Locher was from Naperville, and was his assistant a few years, then took over after he retired. There's not a huge connection of Dick Tracy to Naperville, but this was enough for a statue. Have some fun taking pictures in front of it. It's located along the Riverwalk. This is close to the intersection of Water and Webster.

Good thing they moved this guy to higher ground because he was waist-deep in water half the time…read morewhen he used to be down closer to the river. People frequently ask "why is this statue in Naperville?" Well, Dick Locher, the assistant of Dick Tracy's creator Chester Gould, lived in Naperville and drummed up civic interest in it. I sometimes wonder if in the middle of the night our old gumshoe here ever meets up with "Darth Naper" who hangs out a few blocks away....

This statue is kind of tucked away between the Cook County Administration Building and the Chicago…read moreTemple Building in the Brunswick Plaza. There is metered street parking and commercial parking garages within a reasonable walking distance. Most viewers of this statue will be passerbys. This is not a destination piece by far. It is the work of Joan Miró, who created the piece in 1981. It stands 39 feet tall. It is made of a hodge podge of materials including: steel, wire mesh, concrete, bronze, and ceramic tile. The sculpture was originally called the Sun, the Moon and One Star. The abstract piece looks like a figure with a fork on its head standing on a pedestal. I will be honest. I find this sculpture a bit odd. I did like the colorful interior crystals that look like they are coming through a crack. If you look across the street, you will see the Picasso statue. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a destination piece, nor a long stop as I previously mentioned. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area (and there are many of them), or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. Fun fact: The sculpture's model can be seen at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Miró's Chicago was initially commissioned but not completed due to the cost. Ten years later, Jane…read moreByrne, the first female mayor of Chicago, was able to raise the funds to complete the sculpture. Initially titled "The Sun, The Moon and One Star, " she is now nicknamed "Miss Chicago" due to her curved dimensions that evoke the famous Minoan snake goddess from the ancient isle of Crete. The public's initial response to the concrete, steel, bronze and ceramic tile masterpiece was less than favorable. Today, she is a beloved Chicago landmark statue. To learn more, scan the QR reader at your visit.

I was on my way to Tizzy's for ice cream. When I noticed this beautiful scenery of flowing water. I…read morequickly pulled over and got out of my car. I was mesmerized by the water flowing down the dam. There is free parking and benches for you sit down and inhale the scenery. The sight is just so relaxing and peaceful. Such a remarkable historical landmark in Lyons. The river itself is amazing. It's very enjoyable and will relax your mind. I was excited to learn the history about this amazing tower. "Hoffman Tower is the name of a tower in Lyons, Illinois, named after the brewer George Hoffman Jr. " It was built in the year 1908 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1978." The Tower is reputed as the first building in Lyons to be lighted by electricity."

Stumbled upon this by chance seen it off in the distance and had to stop...so much history in this…read morebuilding

Yes, I am writing a 5 Star review for a..... bridge. Frankly, I am really surprised that someone…read morehad already posted it. As I was stuck in traffic tonight on North Avenue, I got to enjoy the gradual color changing LED lights on this bridge. I have flown by so many times before and never noticed it. The lights changed almost in tempo with my music. And made my evening commute more of an enjoyable experience. I was almost a bit sad when traffic started moving... Quite lovely, really.

So I dont go to the north side of Chicago very often, too congested and no parking space. I was…read morelucky enough to be stuck in traffic (see also review by Kelly S.) in the afternoon rush. What a beautiful bridge. I read up on it, turned out it was called a cable stayed structure. It is definitely a fitting tribute to the city. I also found out the builder was James McHugh Construction company, www.mchughconstruction.com, go check it out.

The Cook County Building is located on the corner of Clark and Washington. Interestingly, it is…read moreco-located with the Chicago City Hall: The west side of the building is the City Hall building, whilst the east side houses County offices. It's a beautiful building, and this iteration (it's been rebuilt several times over the course of Chicago's history) is the third that has been shared with the city hall. It's a Holibard & Roache-designed structure, the storied firm that designed several of the city's treasures. My visit here was to the city side to pick up residential parking permits. I was really glad that I wasn't here for the vital statistics office of county clerk's office, because that line was out the door and down the hall. When I went to pick up copies of my daughter's birth certificate, I went to the Skokie Courthouse and was in and out within ten minutes, so if you're able to get there for some of the vital stats docs, I'd suggest doing so.

Far less of a zoo here than other places! Excellent…read morelocation. If you need to replace or renew your state ID or drivers license (without any test except your eyes), the place to go is in the basement accessed via escalators in the south side of the lobby.