A day in Chicago - Daytime
Mary Frances studied the red book of attractions after we arrived last night in search of the best way to spend a day in the Windy City.
Daytime Chicago from our 15th floor window
We decided that there would be no better way to see the vitality of Chicago than the Museum of Science and Industry, on the site of the 1893 "White City" World's Fair and Exposition. What we hadn't considered is that today is Veteran's Day, and there's no school in Chicago:
Not easy threading our way through the Storm Science exhibit.
Rugrats floor to ceiling at the Museum of Science and Industry
Lightning generated from the ceiling.
Mary Frances beside a man-made tornado.
Among the scientific luminaries, there's our friend Kent Dumas.
Exhibit after exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Mary Frances in the Aircraft Exhibit
In the seat of a United 727
Mary F. and United
A side attraction at the museum was a display of Jim Henson's early work, storyboards, muppets and other creative activities. Sorry, no pictures were allowed inside.
Entrance to Jim Henson's world
Mary Frances enjoyed the extensive display of decorated Christmas Trees. The middle section of the museum was roped off as a giant one was being installed.
Christmas Trees from around the world
One of the most pleasant displays was this Rube Goldberg-like wall in a which a steel ball travels all through the countryside, enters and exits trains, buses, boats and funiculars, turns on lights, makes sounds, and just entertains:
Mesmerizing machine by Swiss Bank.
Footsore and weary, we took a cab back to our hotel to rest a while before our evening adventure. The cab ride back was two dollars cheaper than the cab ride to the museum--and about 30 miles per hour faster.
A day in Chicago - Nighttime
Nighttime Chicago from our 15th story window.
So, what's a cool thing to do with an evening in the big city? Here's a hint:
Tomorrow: on to Columbus.
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