Last Sunday, we spent the day in the city of Chicago. We live in the suburbs so its always a fun adventure going to the city. Chicago is a dog-friendly city. The main purpose of our trip was to go on an architecture canine cruise with the Mercury Cruiseline.
Chicago is a city that has distinct architectural style and draws many travelers. Once we got out of the parking garage, we could not help to notice the huge TRUMP sign on the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago.
Many Chicagoans disapproved of this sign causing it to be a controversial issue.
The sign is huge and can been seen everywhere …
While waiting for our cruise to board, we could see the sign.
The TRUMP sign is eye-catching, especially to all the visitors of the city.
The sign created an additional attraction to Chicago’s architecture.
What do you think?
Sugar had a PAWsome pre-13th Barkday cruise. We will soon share more info and photos of our canine cruise. We are happy to share that Mercury Cruises is one of Sugar’s 13th Barkday Pawty prize sponsors. For our local readers/fans and those planning a trip to Chicago with your dog, make sure to check our post on 8/4/14 for a chance to win a “family four pack” (2humans/2canines) tickets. Sugar’s 13th Barkday Pawty Blog Hop is on August 9th. Sugar’s official 13th Barkday is on Sunday, August 10th.
Happy Wordy Wednesday 🙂
A canine cruise sounds fun! Sure we can’t bump the prize up to 3 dogs? BOL!
It is so cool that you live in such a dog friendly area. It looks like Sugar is going to have a terrific birthday! As far as the humongous sign, I’m not a Trump fan.
Seems like Donald Trump likes markin things bout as much as I do. BOL!
That looks like loads of fun, Sugar! You and your humans always have great fun. (and good eats!)
Happy Wednesday!
XOXO
Looks like a fun pre-bday celebration, Sugar! Destiny used to LOVE going for boat rides when we lived in Annapolis, Maryland. It’s another very dog-friendly city, fyi. We used to take the boat taxi from downtown to get home and she would always be at the helm, HUGE smile on her face, fur blowing in the wind! 🙂 Happy WW ♥
Sugar would make the best model for the tourist industry in Chicago.
That looks like a great place to be, Sugar!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
What a fun thing to do Sugar, looking forward to seeing more of your pictures!
oh a cruise I hav ealways always wanted to take one of our pups on a cruise around the nyc harbor but I cant find a dog friendly line here! Have a wonderful b day
retro rover
That cruise looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for the heads up on the Barkday Pawty prize.
Sugar looked mighty happy to be our cruising around 🙂
Sugar you look like you are LOVIN the CRUISE. THAT must have been REFRESHING to ride around on the water in the gentle Breezes.
Ah yes…Mr. Trump loves to put his name on stuff! He has several buildings here in Palm Beach County with his name on them. Of course, Ma has been to his Palm Beach home for an event, but THAT building does NOT have his name on it. BOL Your trip around Chi-Town sounded FUN!
*Cairn cuddles*
Oz
You look so happy cruising around Chicago. We wish we lived near there and could take that boat ride.
I think that sign means that Chicago trumps NYC. 😉 Happy barkday, Sugar!
If that was a pre celebration, we can’t wait to see the real thing
Snorts
Lily & Edward
That looks like a wonderful day in the city!!!!
What a fun day! I’m afraid Rita would never be relaxed enough to enjoy a cruise, but it sure sounds like fun! As for Trump… Not a fan. His ego is WAY bigger than that sign!
I like the sign, it fits to the building. I can’t wait to hear more about your cruise, Sugar!
Looked like a fun trip Sugar!
I absolutely ADORE Chicago and LOVE that they are “dog friendly” I need to move lol. The Trump sign really doesn’t bother me at all…….
That looks like a lot of fun!
Canine Cruises are always fun. They have them here in VA throughout the summer, big hit and always a blast. WOOFS to a paw some birthday Sugar, can’t wait to see more pics
Trump has a recent 60 year lease on the Old Post Office building in down town Wash, DC. He plans on creating an ultra-high-end hotel out of it. Hopefully he doesn’t stick a big sign like that on that old building. With his big ego, I bet he does!
Sugar I think you golden smiling face should replace the Trump sign….hugs
MAdi your bfff
I read about that Trump sign and the controversy. IT is a little obnoxious, but that’s Trump. Excited about Sugar’s BarkDay – our day is coming up soon too!
Sugar, you look so happy and as if you were having a terrific time. Bet it was nice to feel the breeze in your furs. Thanks for stopping by our 2nd Blogoversary Post. You were one of those first to comment that we didn’t already know. Thanks for sticking with us. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Wow and that was just the pre celebrations? Looks like you really had a great time. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
Wow!!! Such beautiful photos!!!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
It looks like you had a super fun time!!
The Florida Furkids
Oh Sugar, you are looking good. And we are so glad you are getting to go on that wonderful cruise. Take good care.
I’ve never been to Chicago. We’ll have to check it out one day!
You had quite a day in the city Sugar! What a great way to celebrate your pre-13th birthday!
What a lovely birthday celebration. So sad we’re not anywhere near Chicago!
Happy early BarkDay Sugar! Looks like you guys have a lot of fun in the city!
Happy Birthday Sugar. You are an awesome tour guide. I love Chicago too.
You are looking so very happy on your pre-birthday cruise Sugar!!
Smileys!
Dory, Arty, Jakey & Bilbo
Mom loves Chicago, but hasn’t been there is a long time. She had thought of moving there a long time ago. Great photos of you in the city!
Oh this is so cool! We will be visiting Chicago in a few months and I want to take my two on a canine cruise! Looks like Sugar had a pawsome pre barkday celebration 🙂
Hi Sugie,
Will you take us on the boat the next time you go?? Surely cats can go… 🙂
Looking forward to your b’day!!!
xox,
W and MJ
The mom loves Chicago…and says she doesn’t get there nearly as much as she would like.
You are a great Ambassadress for the Windy City!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Pee Ess – Just 2 days until the first ever Fractured Fryday Hairy Tails (see tab on our bloggy for details).
Mom is so anxious for us to go in the city again! It looks like you had great fun. Love Dolly
Sounds like you all had lots of fun-can’t wait to see the photos from the cruise!
Sounds and looks like so much fun Sugar! We would love to see Chicago!
What a great day with great photos.
What a wonderful day you had Wow good for the cruise people. If we ever visit Chicago I will remember them
Harvey
Sugar, you sure have fun wherever you go!
–Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats
“SUGAR” should replace TRUMP on all of Trump’s buildings
What a great time! We can’t wait to come back and visit!
Diane and Rocco
Sugar you are a very lucky dog! Chicago is my favorite city and I LOVE the architecture cruise!
I think the Trump tower looked better without the giant sign too!