Star Gazing at the Planetarium

When I was young, I went on many field trips to the Planetarium in Chicago. I remember enjoying the trips and being excited about them... but don't remember too much from inside the building. Therefore, I'm not quite sure if I was actually interested in the Planetarium... or if I liked just not being in school? 

Chicago Dreaming

The city of Chicago has one of the best skylines in the world... and there is no better place to enjoy it than from the park in front of the Planetarium. When I was young, my parents used to take me and my brother for picnics here and we would watch planes fly overhead. The park is still there (as is the beautiful view of the city), but Meigs Field has been gone for a long time.

This photo is a self portrait of me enjoying the view (it was a bit chilly that night). 

Windy City Blues

Chicago has one of the best skylines in the world (Hong Kong is better)... and if you don't have a boat (or a plane), the best place to view it is at the Planetarium. I remember coming here when I was young to have picnics with my family. There used to be an air field on the other side of the Planetarium (Meig's Field)... and you could watch the airplanes fly overhead while enjoying the view of the lake. If you happen to be in the city, I recommend taking a walk along the lake to this spot.