I drove the best friend to the airport this morning before the crack of dawn. If you’re flying in/out of Chicago, go Midway if you can. The drive at that hour wasn’t too bad, and I was just ahead of the morning rush.

Wrigley Field: 1914-2014

What we did this weekend, and thoughts.

1. Field Museum. I like the Field a lot. I’ve heard that it’s not as cool as the Museum of Science and Industry (I haven’t been there yet so I can’t compare), but I really enjoyed the time we spent there. Right now, there’s a neat Bio-mechanics exhibit going as well as artifacts from the Chicago Word’s Fair. My favorite part was the collection of taxidermy animals. The work on them is astounding. It feels like they could leap through the glass at any moment.

2.  Art Institute of Chicago. This was by far my favorite activity of the weekend. Their Impressionist (my favorite) collection is great. They also have a special exhibit on Renoir’s (favorite) colors going on right now. We wandered there for quite awhile. The best friend was also excited because they had a lot more Monet’s (her favorite) than she had expected.

3. The Bean. I think it’s actually named Cloudgate or something like that, but I’ve only ever heard it called the Bean.

4. City Gallery at the Water Tower. Quite honestly, I can’t remember the exhibit that was being displayed. We popped in right after leaving the Art Institute and were rather exhausted. I think it was mixed media. Best part. FREE!

5. Navy Pier. We wandered around the pier for a little. It’s currently undergoing some major renovations so that’s not ideal.

6. Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Happy 100th Wrigley. We went. It was cold. They won, which someone told me they don’t do very often.  

I think we did pretty well for three days. What are your favorite places to take out of town visitors?