Where am I?
I am in the City of Chicago.
This is my second trip to the city.
Last September 2010 was my first trip.
Click Here to read my blog post.
Last September 2010 was my first trip.
Click Here to read my blog post.
Why am I here? I’m taking a cruise to see the architectural wonders of the City of Chicago.
Here I am standing at the Michigan Avenue
which is known as the Magnificent (Mag) Mile.
Did you know … that it is one of the greatest avenue of the world.
Most recently, the movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon was filmed here in Chicago. The Wrigley Building is one the famous building shown in the movie. This building has been recognized as one of the most attractive buildings in Chicago. It is known as the Jewel of the Mag Mile.
Behind me is the Chicago Tribune Building and the Chicago River.
Chicago Tribune building is an eye-catching neo-gothic skyscraper located at prominent Michigan Avenue (Magnificent (Mag) Mile).
Tribune Building was built after the Cathedral of Rouen’s Butter Tower.
Many of Chicago’s greatest buildings border the Chicago River, making the river ideal for an architectural boat cruise/tour. From my photo above, you’ll see the river’s greenish water. The City of Chicago dyes the river green every March for St. Patrick’s Day. Well, it’s already July and the water is still kind a green. Oh!Well…
Here’s the boat that accommodate dogs and their humans to cruise
around the Chicago River and Lake Michigan and
see some of the city’s architectural wonders.
About the Cruise: It is called “The Canine Cruise” managed by Mercury’s Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline. It’s a 90 minute guided tour of Chicago’s famous achitectural skyline on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
The cruise runs during the months of July-September.
There were about 25 dogs + their humans joining us on our cruise. Many choose to sit in front of the boat but most of the big/larger dogs (that’s ME) sat on the back of the boat.
The boat has large doggy bowls of water and a designated lined paper. Dogs have an option to sit on their human’s lap, in a seat, or on the deck.
Guess what I choose …
Got my own seat where I can stretch out.
All Aboard!!!
It was a sunny warm day
but there was a cool lake breeze and it felt great. I was well behaved during the cruise, sat, listened to the tour guide and enjoyed the architectural scenery of the city.
The part I love the most was when the boat goes under a bridge. We passed about 6 bridges that can actually go up and down to accommodate large/tall boats passing by.
I give the Canine Cruise
4 Golden PAWS.
It was a delightful Golden Fun ride. My human family also enjoyed the cruise and learned something new about Chicago.
After the cruise, we dined at O’Briens Riverwalk Cafe. Very nice waiter immediately brought me ice water with lots of ice. (I’ll show my ice water photo this coming Wordless Wednesday.)
Our view was the Chicago River and a very shiny building known as the Trump International Hotel and Towers. Facts about the building: It was constructed on the site formerly occupied by the Chicago Sun-Times, one of the city’s two major newspapers. It’s unique asymetric shape gives the building a different appearance from each angle and facade gives the building’s surface an impression of depth.
PAWsomely a Golden FUN Day
to see some of Chicago’s architectural wonders.
to see some of Chicago’s architectural wonders.
Lots of Golden Woofs,
About Sugar: Golden Woofs
A Canine Cruise? How cool is that!
Hopefully those Golden genes didn't send you diving over the edge into the (still green) water.
Great trip Sugar, thats on baby peeps number one place to visit when he was about 7 he saw the red bridge and said at the time he wanted to go and see it, he still dose.
Have a good week
See Yea George xxx
we are so jealous that you got to go on a cruise!
You make a great tour guide, maybe you can get a job there.
Thanks for taking us along.
XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella
Wow! You are one lucky dog, Sugar. Super rover (not pun intended) reporting!
What a special day you had, Sugar! Chicago is just beautiful!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
You got to go on a river cruise?! How cool is that. Have a great time in the windy city!
How fun Sugar. You went on a cruise. That's great. Our baby Little Bit doesn't like boats. Well she doesn't like them if they are running. She goes where we do, but she doesn't like it one bit.
Have a woof woof day and thanks for letting all of us come along on your fabulous cruise.
Sugar – Wow! That adventure was right up our alley! Architecture and water – YAY! What a great day! We wish those folks would come to Charleston and set up a Canine Cruise!
The Road Dogs
Sugar – Quick question. What is the "potty" arrangement on the boat? Thanks!
The Road Dogs
SUPER COOL!
Stumpy and I aren't fans of cities and Chicago is one of many cities I hope to never have to navigate again. If we do end up there, though, the Canine Cruise will be on the list of things to do to make it more enjoyable!
Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Happy, Waggin' Tails, FUREVER!
Stumpy and me
Super tour guide you are Sugar!!! Have not been to Chicago, so your tour was fantastic! Loved that you could ride on the boat, how fun! Those are some tall buildings indeed, with lots of history! Thank you for taking us along
Sweet hugs,
Sierra Rose
WOW! That was cool, a canine cruise! I have never heard of such a thing and it's a great idea!
You city looks awesome! I haven't been to Chicago in about 15 years or so!
Have a great day Sugar!
xxoo
Deborah
What a wonderful trip. We would love to go on a cruise.
-Katy & Bailey
That's so cool! I've been to Chicago twice and loved it! A lot of those buildings looked familiar. I actually stayed on the Magnificent Mile on my first trip. We took one of those architectural boat tours on our second trip (not the dog one though because we didn't have a dog with us)!
Looks like you had a lot of fun!
Elyse and Riley
Hmm, maybe Chicago isn't as bad as I thought. I previously have been there once, in January, when I got because of iced runways in the Netherlands on my 3-leg trip home, causing me to miss my connecting flight in Chicago and have to stay there overnight.
Wow, that is so exciting, Sugar. We think we would enjoy a ride on that Canine Cruise too. We could sure use a nice breeze here now. Stay cool.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Wow, Sugar, that sure looks like a fun trip. We were so glad to see the pictures and hear all about it. Great pictures and glad you had such a good seat. Take care.
We've heard about that cruise, and it's one of the things Mom most wants to do with me. I know it usually doesn't start until mid-July, so I'm glad to hear it's already up and running!
Bunny
Oh Sugar now that looked like LOTS of FUN! Sure am glad that you shared your pics with us all.
That cruise sure did look fun too.
woos, Tessa
WOW!! A cruise that doggies can go on?? I wish they had one of those in Austin too!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jacob and Bilbo
Wow Sugar, thank you for showing us your trip, what a fabulous time you had. Our mom would love to go to Chicago one day, she has seen it so many times on the TV she feels like she knows it, have a good week Sugar and don't forget to send us your photie
Dex and Lou xxx
Love Chicago! Have a great trip!
What a great weekend you had Sugar! You are certainly a dog on the town! We're glad you had such a good time!
Wow, that canine cruise sounds awesome. What a fun way to see the city. I've never been to Chicago, thanks for the great pictures.
Great photos and story Sugar. We are glad you had such a wonderful time in the big city!!
Hugs and wags, mistaya and maggie
Sugar,
You should have stopped and said Hell0, we are only 50 miles west of the lake. We would have loved to have had you come over to play.
Hamish & Sophie
Sounds like a fun canine cruise!!! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Slobbers,
The CheeseHounds
What fun!!!
Sugar, what a wonderful and fun cruise!!! How nice and fun!! Thanks for taking us with you..that was fun for us! Lots of love, Debbie & Holly
That first picture of you smiling in the big city is the BEST! You are so lucky you got a big adventure Sugar
Isn't Chicago great?
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com
We have been very bad bloggie pals, but are so impressed that Chicago has a canine cruise – wowzers! I can bet you enjoyed that – would love to do that with you – all of us!
Hugs xoxoxo
Sammie, Avalon and Oz
Thanks for sharing all the fun…
xoxo
Oh, we've never been to the windy city before. Looks fun!
AROOOOF!
Boondocks and The Love Shack Pack
Those are awesome photos. Made me feel like I was there too.
Such a fun day out!
And you are so good smiling for the camera! Huge smile!
How furry khool!
We hope the storms didn't impakht woo too much -
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Hey Sugar! I so wish I could have joined you on the cruise. I had so much fun last year and hope to go again this year.
Our building deal fell through, sigh. Hope you are having better luck with your place.
Your pal, Pip
Great post! We are going to Chicago on Thursday (we live near Detroit). We could have met you, Sugar!!
We've never been on one of the cruises, all the many times we have visited. Glad you had a doggone good time.
What a great trip!!!
Sugar, you are a dog about town!! Thanks for the virtual trip
Wyatt
Killer tour of Chicago Sugar
By land and boat Wahoo! Thanks for sharing your special trip 
Waggin at ya,
Roo
That looks like so much fun. We have heard about that boat trip from Two Pitties in the City. Did you happen to see them roaming around Chicago when you were there? Sniffs, The HoundDogs
Enjoy the windy city – love the pics!
Wowserz! You went on a boat?! That looks like so much fun!
Happy Tuesday woofs & hugs!
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Pawsome trip, Sugar! Great pics too. Thanks for taking us along on a virtual vacation!!!
miss sugar!
that looks like the most funsiest cruise evarrr!! i think it's funny that the river waters are still kinda green from st. patrick's day. teehee. you looked very super duper happy to be sittin' in front of the magnificent mile, btw.
*woof*
the booker man
Canine Cruises?! How fun, and unique! Your photos are great – I really love the angle you have shot them at. So much so, I am now inspired to try my hand in the city!
I love travelling through reading others blogs. Great to see cities and events I'd other wise not see.
Sugar, what a fantastic time you had in Chicago! We loved all the photos! Murray's uncle and aunt were over there in business last month and their photos were nowhere near as exciting!
take care
Clive and Murray
I'm loving the idea of a canine cruise! I hope all of the canines enjoyed the ride. You look pretty happy there in the windy city!! xo
Hey! I was just there, July 6-9, in a hotel on the Magnificent Mile! Alas, the boys were not with me. Never heard of the Canine Cruise–how cool!
Hello Miss Sugar ♥
Wow! What a Pawsome time you had with your Pawrents
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Meee never realized you are such a great tour guide.
Cannot waaaaait to go on it again this year.
My new little Sis, Aida is coming along just fine so by the end of August she will be ready to go on her very first doggy boat cruise
Hoping to get my secretary to help Meee with my blog sooooooon… Sigh!
Love and Smooches,
Neeko ♥
Miss Sugar! What a great time you had!
The City of Chi-Town is just BeauTeeful and super doggie friendly!!
Glad you enjoyed yourself!
loves,
IzZY, TriXie and Anakin Man