I’m originally a Suburban dog (since I was 7 weeks old).
Then for 10 months and 2 days I was an Island dog.
Currently (just for a couple of weeks), I’ll be a City dog.
I’ll be living in the downtown area of City of Chicago known as the Gold Coast.
Most city downtown dogs live in a tall building known as a high rise.
The photo above was taken from our balcony.
I am accustom to see grass, plants, and trees in my backyard.
Instead, my city backyard is a railed cemented patio with the view of the skyline of Chicago.
Chicago surely has beautiful architecture and great skyline, day or night.
Did you know that Chicago is the third largest city in the USA.
The Gold Coast neighborhood is one of Chicago’s most treasured residential areas.
Chicago’s Gold Coast got its start in the late 1800’s as the Astor Street District, named after John Jacob Astor. At that time, John was one the richest guys in the country. He did not live in Chicago but he was respected and had several achievements. It provided the Gold Coast neighborhood a status of wealth. The Gold Coast neighborhood got expanded as many high rise residential buildings were built. Also, it is surrounded by luxurious shops. Michigan Avenue (known as the Magnificent Mile) of the Gold Coast is know as the shopping destinations for many visitors to the city and local residents.
I’m surely a lucky Golden Dog to be living temporarily in the Gold Coast of Chicago.
* It’s snowing and cold and not ideal for taking photos of ME.
For sure, we will do a follow up post of the Gold Coast Chicago in Spring/Summer.*
Chicago is a beautiful city and a great place to visit.
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Gold Coast: City of Chicago
Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR
It’s not my first time to be in the Downtown, City of Chicago.
I’ve visited one of the tallest building, Willis Towers
(known to the locals as the Sears Towers). Click Here to read my post.
I’ve also been on the Magnificent Mile bridge. Click Here to read my post.
You can view all of my previous Chicago adventures and other adventures on my
Golden Tours Page.
prancer pie says
February 9, 2013 at 12:11 AMYou’ve been more places than a lot of people we know, Sugar. Stay warm this weekend and we can’t wait to see what your next place will be like. Happy Saturday!
BZ Training says
February 9, 2013 at 1:02 AMIsn’t it scary to be up so high???
Lori - What Remains Now says
February 9, 2013 at 1:17 AMHow exciting! What do doggies who live in high-rises do when they need to go “outside?” Do you have a little grassy patch? I’ve never known a city pup, and I’ve always been curious. I hope this question isn’t rude, because that’s not how it’s meant.
Elizabeth says
February 9, 2013 at 2:38 AMI would be scared to look down that window!
Sue at Talking Dogs says
February 9, 2013 at 4:10 AMLove your golden tours, Sugar! How are those ears? Woofs from Jeffie, Rudy, and Rosie
bichonpawz says
February 9, 2013 at 4:50 AMHi Sugar! You sure are living in a tall building!! Do you have one of those little patches of grass that some people put on their balconies?? It must be difficult if you have to go all the way out, down the hall, into the elevator…to go outside!! Can’t wait to find out where you are going next! Thanks for all the tour information!! Happy Saturday and hope your ears are feeling better!! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
Gizmo (@GizmoGeodog) says
February 9, 2013 at 6:32 AMGood morning Sugar…Momz has been to Chicago many times but not with me…I’ve never been up as high as you are in your pictures…Hope the weather gets better so you can show us more of the city…Have a wonderful weekend!
easy rider says
February 9, 2013 at 7:57 AMWow Sugar you are the “Marco Polo” of the dogs. I like your view, thanks for showing me all your places :o)
Goose says
February 9, 2013 at 8:25 AMThat is way high up. I am not sure I would do well and I admit even like living in a big tall building. I am pretty spoiled to be able to just walk out my back door into a BIG yard . But I guess as long as my MOM was with me it would be all good. All though she is not a city gal either. Thanks for the brief tour and photos. Stay safe and warm in all that snow.
Blessings,
Goose
MadSnapper says
February 9, 2013 at 9:13 AMmore like the cold coast now… enjoy
Emily @ Adventures of a Dog Mom says
February 9, 2013 at 9:37 AMYou’ve had some amazing traveling opportunities… more so than even me! Try to stay warm with all that snow!
Frankie Furter and Ernie says
February 9, 2013 at 9:44 AMIt was a GOLDEN visit fur sure.
Idaho PugRanch says
February 9, 2013 at 10:51 AMWow mom would have a hard time living that high she is scared of heights. Hope your ears are feeling better
hugs
Bailey, Hazel & Greta
K-9 Katastrophie says
February 9, 2013 at 11:27 AMIsn’t traveling fun?
Licks,
Ruthie
Comedy Plus says
February 9, 2013 at 12:36 PMGood for you Sugar. You are such a well traveled dog. So are your parents.
Have a woof woof day and stay warm. My best to your parents. 🙂
caren gittleman says
February 9, 2013 at 12:49 PMChicago is one of my all time fave cities! To be living in a place with a view like that, are you sure you’re not related to Oprah???????????
urban hounds says
February 9, 2013 at 1:16 PMWow what an exciting life you have Sugar! We have always lived in the big city, NYC area with very little traveling. Its neat you have been to so many placed
urban hounds
Molly The Wally says
February 9, 2013 at 1:24 PMWe are loving Sugars Golden Tours. We hope you are better now and your allergy has gone. Have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly
Madi and Mom says
February 9, 2013 at 1:30 PMHey Sugar my sweet Golden Girl,
We thoroughly enjoyed all the pictures of the Gold Coast from your Golden point of View!!
OMDs you are high up.
We look forward to seeing your pictures from your new home.
Hugs and kitty kisses your BFFF
Madi
Kim - Life at Golden Pines says
February 9, 2013 at 1:36 PMSugar, how fitting that you will be living on the ‘Gold Coast!’ 🙂 I remember it from when we lived in Wisconsin and would visit friends who lived in Chicago–I think it’s a beautiful city, and I look forward to seeing your new bed, and your new digs too!! Take care, and I’m glad you’re feeling better! 🙂
All Things Collie says
February 9, 2013 at 2:07 PMYou sure are one well-traveled pup!
Reilly Cowspotdog says
February 9, 2013 at 2:44 PMI think I would be much happier on the island…….Mom went to chicago and wasn’t all that impressed….but she doesn’t like big cities either so that is probably why.
Bert says
February 9, 2013 at 2:50 PMEveryone is right Sugar you are the most well traveled dog I know. Best part is that you take us all along. Although, I wouldn’t mind it if you just stick in one Hawaii picture in your next post to remind My Vickie that it is warm somewhere in the world….
Love
Bert
Nanny McFur says
February 9, 2013 at 2:54 PMMy kind of town! Visited once and loved it.
Dolly the Doxie says
February 9, 2013 at 3:32 PMYou should come out to my neighborhood in Portage Park for a visit we got lots of trees and grass and a really big park to play in! Love Dolly
Ann Paws says
February 9, 2013 at 3:42 PMOh my – it looks like you are pretty high up Sugar! You look pretty brave though! Beautiful pictures of the city, I’ve never been there before.
A Husky Life says
February 9, 2013 at 4:16 PMYou do travel a lot, Sugar! Thank you for yet another great tour!
Hailey's Lady says
February 9, 2013 at 4:42 PMThat is going to be a big move. We wish you the best and look forward to your city adventures. Lee and Phod
Bebe says
February 9, 2013 at 4:52 PMThat skyline is stunning!!!
Sugar, I myself have always been torn between the city and the country. I love the downtown, not suburbia. When I lived in the city, I so missed the country. Is it possible to love both?
I have been hearing Chicago has been very dangerous this year…be safe!
BeadedTail says
February 9, 2013 at 6:46 PMWherever you are Sugar you’re always happy and living the good life!
BJ Pup says
February 9, 2013 at 7:43 PMIt’s BJ. Sugar, you are a very lucky pup. You get to travel to great cities and then share everything with us. I love looking at your pictures. I get to see where I haven’t been. The furthest I’ve been is upstate New York from NYC.
Ann says
February 9, 2013 at 8:00 PMYou sure have been in a lot of different places Sugar. No matter where you go though, you always spread happiness
emma says
February 9, 2013 at 9:19 PMOk, all that info is nice but let’s get to the important stuff…have you had a Chicago Deep Dish pizza yet??? Mom dies for those things and we get to help her eat the crust part…yummy!
Murphy says
February 9, 2013 at 9:19 PMThen you are not too far from the old Harpo Studio. Mom is from east Chicago called Indiana bol!
Murphy and Stanley,
Keep Calm and Bark On!
Daisy says
February 9, 2013 at 10:41 PMFrom Maui to Nemo…quite a change…BOL!
We’re sure you’ll adjust no matter where you go.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Rosemary says
February 9, 2013 at 10:41 PMStay warm! It gets mighty cold there!
Casey the Boxer says
February 11, 2013 at 10:45 AMWe loved looking at your pictures, Sugar! Momma used to live in Chicago in the B.C. (Before Casey) days. She lived in one of those high-rise thingies and decided it wouldn’t be good to have a dog there, so she got my kitty brother Scribbles. He loved to lounge in the window sill and look out at the city spread beneath him!
Amy @ LifewithDoxies says
February 11, 2013 at 4:20 PMHope you’re having fun in the windy city!
Maggie says
February 12, 2013 at 2:33 AMHi Sugar,
Will you be going back to the Islands? Will you need to go to quarantine when you go back? Keep me posted! I always wanted to go with my peep to Hawaii! Enjoy the windy city! How do you like the elevators? I use to like in NYC so I had to learn all about elevator etiquette, like no sniffing other people in the elevator!
Maggie
Kristin says
February 20, 2013 at 8:32 PMSugar, I am just catching up with your adventures. Now the booties make sense to me. You are in my former hometown Chicago! I miss the city. They built that really big Trump tower after I left. Stay warm!