2009 August » Charles Samples Photography

This summer we planned a road trip to Chicago. Little C was going to be at Kanakuk Kamps in Missouri so why not just take a road trip this year. On a side note, if you’re interested in a fun summer camp for kids this has to be one of the best in the country.

Here are some images (3,000+) of St. Louis & Chicago. I could’ve added more, but here is a quick synopsis of the week.

We went to the Arch, The Field Museum (awesome exhibits), Shedd Aquarium, The Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower-can’t get used to that name) and we went up and saw an awesome view from the Skydeck, & there is The Ledge now on the 103rd floor which will turn your stomach. We took an evening Architecture Tour (it sounds boring, but it’s really quite interesting-not as technical just about the period growth and the influence of architects on the downtown area) and then to top it all off Navy Pier. We bought the Go Chicago Card and it seemed to be the most economical way to see all of the main sites in Chicago, it was definitely worth the money. Then to round out our trip we had to take in a Cubbies game. Although, they got beat it was still a great day to be at the ballpark.

We slipped in and got a great meal at the Fonterra Grill (highly recommend it), it is tough to get a table and reservations are hard to get sometimes. Of course you can’t go to Chicago and not eat the pizza…yummy! As with all of our trips I will publish a book for both of them to have. Enjoy!

Cheers, Charlie

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