Chicago Travel Diary

This was a quick little trip to Chicago. We stayed at a gorgeous hotel, ate great food, checked out and cycled along the waterfront. I was training for Ironman Calgary at the time and didn’t have to miss any training because there was a gorgeous pool at the InterContinental, and we got in a 40-mile ride! We had such a great time visiting Chicago for the first time ever, and would definitely visit again.

Where We Stayed:

InterContinental Chicago – an absolutely gorgeous hotel with a beautiful pool.

Where We Ate:

• The Girl and the Goat Chicago
• Purple Pig
• Lou Malnati’s
• Giordano’s (not as good as Lou Malnati’s)
• Longman & Eagle – was a Michelin star place when we went

What We Did:

• Visited the Navy Pier
• Howl at the Moon for live music
• Happy Hour at The Signature Lounge on the 96th floor in the John Hancock Center
• Cycle Chicago’s Lakefront Trails
• Drinks at the Peninsula
• Walk the Chicago Riverwalk
• Visit the Crown Fountain at night