Ramblin’ Through

One of the loveliest things about living in a city this big is the endless opportunities to explore around. Yesterday, despite the warnings of an oncoming snowstorm (which I am unfortunately blogging in the midst of, right now) I adventured around Chicago, and the neighboring town (city?) Evanston.

First, my friend and I went down to the State/Lake stop (from Loyola, take the Red Line towards 95/Dan Ryan until State/Lake. For Water Tower, take it until Chicago/State) which is right outside of the Chicago Theater. It’s beautiful and also provides an opportunity for the perfect tourist picture, which you should always take. You’ll blend right in, no one will even care.

After some more downtown adventures that included a quick trip to Macy’s for a wedding (80% off clearance sales, holla!) and a trip to Lu’s, because why pay for food on Michigan Ave if you don’t have to? (They accept both meal plan and declining balance!) I made my way to the Purple Line for a trip to Evanston. (From Loyola, take the Red Line heading towards Howard until the end, and then wait for the Purple line at the platform. From there, take the Purple Line to Davis.) If you have art classes, or are in need of art supplies, it’s worth the trip–the tax is cheaper and so are some of the products. Skip the downtown store, this one is the right way to go. Plus, while you’re in Evanston you can explore around and even grab some Noodles and Company or Panera.

Another one of Chicago’s gems was explored yesterday as well–insomnia cookies. While this is not a purely Chicago thing, it is delicious and worth checking out. To get there, you take the 95/Dan Ryan Red Line to Fullerton (it’s near DePaul) and from there it’s almost all a straight line in walking. They serve and deliver gooey, fresh out of the oven cookies until 3 am EVERY DAY. Delicious. Seriously, so good.

Living in Chicago really proves that there’s never a point in which you cannot do anything, and there’s not really a reason for you to be bored. (Unless you’re in a blizzard. Like right now.) Have a lovely day, and everyone stay warm!

Adventuring around Chicago with the best of ’em