Gorgeous Fall Sunday weekend.
Great time to spend the day in the City of Chicago
for a Leisure Golden Walk.
First Stop:
Just got to say Golden Hello to Oprah.
Lots of changes in the vicinity of the Harpo Studios
since I was here last July’11
First, the street name was changed to
Honorary Oprah Winfrey Way
How cool it that!
(The photo on the right was taken last July’11, the first weekend when the street sign was changed.)
Second major change is the sign on the entrance …
It’s nice that Oprah retained the Harpo Studios in Chicago.
A new show, The Rosie Show, will be utilizing the Harpo Studios.
The show will debut on 10/10 (my 3rd blogversary) on Oprah’s new OWN Network. Will definitely check it out.
Second Stop:
Can you guess what’s the name of the building behind me?
Clue: From 1973 to 1996 was the tallest building in the world.
The Willis Tower
For many Chicagoans, it’s always be known as the Sears Tower.
Name change occurred in 2009.
It was built in 1973, it stands 108 stories over Downtown Chicago.
The Willis Tower is a destination for many tourist visiting Chicago. The top attraction is the the Willis Tower Skydeck located on the 103rd floor. Oh! The view from the Skydeck is amazing.
On a clear day, you can see 40-50 miles … the city of Chicago: beautiful architecture. You can also see the neighboring states: Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin. The Skydeck also features interactive, museum-quality exhibits highlighting Chicago’s history and historic characters.
The Skydeck also has high-tech, high-powered telescopes for a closer look at the City. The most recent addition to the Skydeck is Sky Ledge.
Oh! Here you can walk out onto a glass-floored section and look down 103 stories below your feet. Just amazing!!!
Willis Tower is definitely a MUST see attraction
if you plan to visit the city of Chicago.
Most recently the new Superman movie was shooting inside the Willis tower. The inside of Willis Tower will serve as the Daily Planet (where Superman’s alter ego, reporter Clark Kent, works). For sure we will be checking out this new Superman movie.
Hope you enjoyed another edition of
Sugar’s Golden Tours: City of Chicago.
Lots of Golden Woofs
To read my previous Golden Tours: City of Chicago,
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dw says
October 3, 2011 at 1:04 AMWow, Sugar, looks like you had a great time in the city today! And it was a spectacular weather day, wasn't it? I've never been to the top of the Sears Tower (yeah, it's always gonna be the Sears to me), but I used to go to meetings on the 66th floor. Hope you had a fantastic day!
Kay L. Davies says
October 3, 2011 at 1:13 AMWhat a wonderful tour of Chicago, Sugar, and you are so good to sit and pose without moving, and without a leash. Lindy isn't ready for that yet. She still gets too excited.
I've been to the Chicago airport (O'Hare) but not to the city itself, so now I know what I'm missing. (And so is Lindy, although she went to the Rocky Mountains and the Alberta Badlands last week.)
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
Tessa the Maltese says
October 3, 2011 at 1:21 AMOh such a pawsome tour Sugar! Thanks for showing the Oprah studios, Mom was happy about that one!
Woos, Tessa
Benny and Lily says
October 3, 2011 at 1:23 AMOh Sugar what a wonderful city tour. Very cool cause we never saw the big O studios
Benny & Lily
Hound Girl says
October 3, 2011 at 1:47 AMlooks like a super fun time miss sugar. we sure do like Oprah! thanks for sharing
BeadedTail says
October 3, 2011 at 2:22 AMThat was a fun tour of Chicago Sugar! Our mommy and daddy went to the top of the Sears Tower before they had that sky walk thingy. Mommy would never had gone out on that anyway. They went up at night to see the city lights since it was cloudy when they went up in the day. They'd love to go back to Chicago and see you too!
FURKIDSMOM says
October 3, 2011 at 2:23 AMWow, you do fun things!
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
Stewey says
October 3, 2011 at 2:30 AMSugar – thanks for the pawesome Oprah tour!
Stewey
Chewy says
October 3, 2011 at 3:26 AMwow i would love to go to chicago one day ans see the sites you see!
Chewy
Jazzi says
October 3, 2011 at 3:30 AMA great time in the windy city!! Lots of changes!!
wags
Jazzi and Addy
Jen says
October 3, 2011 at 3:48 AMWait, the Rosie Show? Rosie O'Donnell is getting a show again? Fantastic!
Also, I had no idea that the Sears Tower is now the Willis Tower. I'm not a Chicagoan, but still don't think I'll remember it. It's too ingrained as the other!
I agree, you make a very good tour guide 😉
sprinkles says
October 3, 2011 at 5:11 AMYou make an excellent tour guide, Sugar! I've never been to Chicago before so this was a fun tour. I feel like I was right there with you.
Gotta agree with Jen, I didn't know the Sears Tower had changed names either. And yeah, I don't think I'll remember that because it's been called the Sears Tower for so long.
I'm glad you had a great time. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
bichonpawz says
October 3, 2011 at 7:28 AMWhat a great tour Sugar! It would have been especially cool if you could have been ON the Oprah Show!!! Or maybe we could submit your name to be on Rosie's new show??? Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us!! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
BZ Training says
October 3, 2011 at 8:02 AMSo did you get to go aaaaallllll the way to the top of the Sears Tower?
Maggie and Mitch says
October 3, 2011 at 9:30 AMYou are the most perfect tour guide, Sugar! Thank you!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
Gloria says
October 3, 2011 at 10:47 AMWOW! What an exciting place!!! Thanks for sharing! Lovies, Miss Mindy
Mr. Pip says
October 3, 2011 at 11:46 AMYou make a wonderful tour guide, Sugar! It's still the Sears Tower to me.
Your pal, Pip
Cat Chat With Caren And Cody says
October 3, 2011 at 12:08 PMSugar i bet you didn't know that Chicago is one of my Mom's all time favorite cities! She hasn't been there in at least 6 yrs. She will have to go back soon!
Mom would have loved to see the Harpo sign, Mom LOVES Oprah!!
mom also prefers when the Willis building was called the "Sears Tower" Mom doesn't do well with change sometimes lol
Have a wonderful day!
Thor and Jack says
October 3, 2011 at 12:44 PMThanks for the tour, Sugar! Very cool!
Thor and Jack
jen says
October 3, 2011 at 1:17 PMWhat a wonderful, fun walk! We need to go on walks like that!!
Sandra says
October 3, 2011 at 1:21 PMthanks for the tour, enjoyed it and that TALLLL building
Amber DaWeenie says
October 3, 2011 at 1:42 PMDis brought back many memories for da Momma when her visited Chicago in da middle 70's. Her went to da top of da Sears Tower and took fotos. {sigh} Can her turn back da clock?
Kathy says
October 3, 2011 at 1:44 PMThank you Sugar, life is never finer than living with a Golden!
I hope Raider is waiting at the bridge happy, allergy free, rolling in the grass!
BTW, you have a very fine blog!
Kathy
Frankie Furter says
October 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM10/10 will be your THIRD Blogiversary? WOW!
You did a grrrreat job of taking us through your city.
Anny says
October 3, 2011 at 2:11 PMWow.. that's a fun day trip in Chicago for you Sugar… glad there's still Oprah.. somewhere 🙂 we always love her shoes. Thanks for sharing the city sights with us 🙂
btw… your mom can email to me here… anny.oon@gmail.com
Madi and Mom says
October 3, 2011 at 2:49 PMMorning Sugar…you are a gal about town for sure. I bet you meet lots of folks as you are walking about your pretty city.
Give your assistant a raise for the great photos. I like the one looking up at the Sears'/Willis Tower. I think that might be too high even for me to jump on. MOL
Hugs Madi
Remington says
October 3, 2011 at 2:59 PMThanks for taking me with you! You have the best adventures!
houndstooth says
October 3, 2011 at 5:16 PMMom says it will always be the Sears Tower, no matter who buys it! She said she really liked the Sky Ledge, too. I'm not sure I'd like riding up quite that high. The new Superman movie sounds even better now, although we already wanted to see it!
Bunny
Sarge says
October 3, 2011 at 5:41 PMHey Sugar!
Wow, what a pawesome tour of your big city! I bet Chicago is a great place with lots of fun things to do/see. My peeps would love to come for the blues fest sometime. 🙂
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
Carly @GreenDogLove says
October 3, 2011 at 6:23 PMLooks like you had a great time, Sugar! I love Chicago! I've only been once (for St. Patrick's Day) but would love to go back soon!
Ann says
October 3, 2011 at 10:38 PMthanks for the tour of Chicago Sugar. Looks like you had a good day
Bailey Be Good! says
October 4, 2011 at 3:48 AMLooks like you had an awesome day, Sugar! 🙂
Woofs & hugs, <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Meeka says
October 4, 2011 at 5:43 AMI sure enjoyed the tour. When is the next one?
Winnie says
October 4, 2011 at 5:56 PMYou do make a great tour guide. And you pose so beautifully for photos.
Love and licks, Winnie
Murphy & Stanley says
February 9, 2013 at 10:17 PMHmmmm, no audience with Lady O, eh? Her loss!
M&S