In 10 days I will be 12 years old. I started my Barkday celebration last Sunday on a boat.
I went on a Canine Cruise via Mercury Skyline.
It’s not my first time cruising the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
My last Canine Cruise was 2 years ago, click here to read it our post.

It was a PAWsome Sunday to spend the day in the city. It felt like we were tourist as we cruise for 90 minutes and listened to facts/information about the architects/buildings in Chicago. Mercury Cruiseline offers plenty of safe outdoor-seating. Dogs were allowed to choose to sit on the deck, in a seat, and/or owner’s lap. Dogs were also allowed to walk around the boat. We sat at the back and I had my own seat. I was a well behaved Golden dog and sat most of the boat ride. I simply enjoyed the magnificent tall buildings and skyline.

Our favorite part was when we were on Lake Michigan. The tour guide stopped talking for us to enjoy the skyline of Chicago.  The sun disappeared  but the cool breeze felt Golden Good.  The Chicago skyline is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the world. Each building has an interesting story and amazing architecture.

Below is a short video of my Golden Cruise.
Mom took many photos mostly of ME, capturing my Golden Moments …

Sugar’s Canine Cruise from Golden Woofs on Vimeo.

If you plan to visit Chicago, a boat ride with your dog is a must. The Canine Cruise runs form July – September.  A Canine Cruise with Mercury Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline is a well spent Summer Splurge for yourself and for your dog.

Lots of Golden Thanks Mercury Chicago Skyline Canine Cruise.
I had Lots of Golden Pawsome FUN!

Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Chicago, IL

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

I pass this Big Red Foot every time I go for a walk in the city.
Believe it or not is it located on the front steps of a church entrance,  St. James Cathedral
Based on our research, it was created by Mary Seyfarth, a Chicago sculptor.

It is red and made of cast iron and plate steel.
It is sure interesting …
Why is it so big and red? What’s the significance of the it being next to a church?
It’s barefoot but the heal shows a print of a shoe.
We have lots of questions about this sculpture but unable to find the answers.

All we can share with you is that its a beautiful arts. There are many talented local artist here in Chicago. One way to get known is to have a standout creation. Mary Seyfarth surely did create something that is eye catching and reflects an attitude. She was inspired when she visited Greece and worked at Synaxis.  I can tell you that I witnessed many visitors of the city (even the locals) take photos with this Big Red Foot. Their photos were very creative and quite amusing.

So I did a test by standing on the footsteps and standing in front of big red foot …
Golden Funny! Many took photos of me with the foot.
I am a dog, I definitely sniffed the big red foot. It’s clean and no smell at all, just dirt.

Besides being on front footsteps of the church, it is also next to the church’s garden gate.
Most likely the reason for its location.
Mary Seyfarth called her work Garden Foot which honors those who love to walk in nature.

The Big Red Foot definitely creates various curiosity and interesting talks among the visitors of the City of Chicago. If you plan to visit the City of Chicago, make sure to check the
Big Red Foot at St James Cathedral (65 East Huron St).
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Chicago, IL

Visit my Golden Tours Page to check out previous posts.

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

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.