Chicago is a Grand Place to Visit

Chicago, Illinois is a grand place to visit!

Last summer, I got the opportunity to spend some time in Chicago. I am from Michigan, so it was about a 7-hour drive for me one way. I can definitely say that the long drive was worth it!

Once I was in Chicago I got the chance to visit the art museum there. It's a beautiful museum that has many fascinating pieces of art. I think the most interesting part of visiting the museum was trying to interpret what the artist was trying to communicate to the viewer in his or her painting... it was basically like trying to interpret poetry.

I also got to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra play while I was in the city. They make beautiful music. It seems as if the music is coming from the heavens when they play.

Chicago also has many nice restaurants. My ultimate favorite was The Cheesecake Factory. Delicious cheesecake awaited me there, as well as scrumptious food. The prices weren't too bad, and the fact is that you can split a plate if you happen to have another person with you (which is what I ended up doing.) My second favorite had to be Gino's Pizza in Chicago. They have delicious pizza, and if you bring a special colored marker, or purchase a marker there, you can sign one of their walls. It's a pretty neat thing to be able to write on the walls of the establishment.

One final thing I really enjoyed was catching one of the concerts at the park. This is where many people gather to listen to many fine musicians play music. There's nothing like sitting outside enjoying the nice summer weather and taking in a concert while you're at it!

If you go to Chicago, be sure to bring some comfortable walking shoes. There is lots of walking to be done in that city. Some of my favorite stores to visit in Chicago were Barnes & Noble and Forever 21. Be sure to visit the Ghirardelli Chocolate Store while you're in Chicago. I purchased two chocolate bars from there and they were extremely delicious (make sure to try the chocolate caramel and chocolate mint flavors.)

In conclusion, Chicago is a great place to visit. Everyone should visit there at least once in his or her lifetime. Of course, I recommend visiting more than once, but at least try to visit once.

By Sara Ross