Chicago - Pt 1: The City

My trip to Chicago seems like a blur. We were so busy, and the Texas heat followed us. Regardless, Chicago was an unforgettable experience.
 

First glimpse of Chicagoland

There are over 1000 highrise buildings (Dallas has just over 200).

Chicago is known for is exceptional parks...

Millennium Park

...and pizza...

Lou Malnati's (Best.Pizza.Ever)

...Navy Pier...

...Sears/Willis Tower

This view.

...Chinatown...

...the water taxi...

...the art...

Cloud Gate, better known as "The Bean"

Chicago is beautiful. And big. I can't even wrap my mind around how massive this place is. From the Willis Tower, it seems like it never ends. The lights just go on and on.

This is, however, a very superficial and tourist-y view of a city of 2.7 million people (twice as many as Dallas) and 9.4 million in the metro area.
Part 2 is on its way. Stay tuned; greater things are yet to come.