芝加哥，不是什麼光彩的城市。
Chicago is not a city of glory.
很久之前，這裡住著印地安人，而芝加哥的名字就是從印第安人的語言來的。來到新世界的移民和原住民衝突，開始聚居。爾後芝加哥經歷了一場大火，讓整座城市夷為平地。後來新興的建築蓋起，讓城市有了嶄新的風貌。然而，新建築沒有為這座城市帶來祝福。種族問題嚴重，一波波的移民互相猜忌，長期以來，芝加哥幾乎是和犯罪畫上等號。冬天嚴寒，讓整座城市毫無鮮明的色彩，只有來去匆匆的人，和聲聲的喇叭以及呼嘯而過的車子。
Hundred of years ago, there used to be Indian tribes that live in the place that is now the city Chicago. The name Chicago actually originated from Indian words. The newcomers immigrated to the new world and started to settle down. Conflicts arise. On day, a big fire destroyed almost the whole city and killed lots of people. Fortunately, new buildings and high rises were built, modernizing the city. However, the new appearance of the city did not bring blessing. Racism was prevalent while new and old immigrants could not live along with one another. For decades, Chicago was tied to crime. The freezing temperature in the winter made the city look stale and monotonous. The roads were filled with people rushing around and impatient drivers.
每座城市都有她的美麗與哀愁，我有幸能夠到訪，以旅人的角度慢慢欣賞這座城。接待我的是爸爸的朋友，移民芝加哥三十年的台灣阿姨，住在郊區的大房子。我和阿姨討論了行程，但重點都在前幾天看完了，最後幾天幾乎都是臨時起意，不過倒也盡興。
There is a story behind every city. I am grateful that I can visit Chicago, and feel it in the perspective of a traveler. My host is my dad's friend, a Taiwanese lady who moved to Chicago for over thirty years. I discussed my itineraries with her.
Day 1
John Hancock-Signature Room at 95th floor for night view → Michigan Ave night tour → Frontera Grill Hot Chocolate → Gay Bar (Boy's Town)
下午抵達。晚上到John Hancock-Signature Room at 95th floor看夜景，順便看看芝加哥的Gay Bar區，柱子上都是彩虹顏色。
Day 2
Northwestern University → Dinner Ramen at High 5
中午出門，下午到訪西北大學，晚上去吃拉麵 (High 5)
Day 3
Sky Deck (Willis Tower) → Wendella Boat Tour (Architecture) → Lunch at Lao Sze Chuan (老四川) → Walking around Michigan Ave → The Art Institution of Chicago → Millennium Park → Grant Park
Day 4
Chicago History Museum → Navy Pier → China Town → Eataly Chicago → Lou Malnati's Pizza → Second City Show (advice book ticket in advance)
Day 5
Geneua (Suburb Town) → The Polish Museum of America → Lunch at Vora (Taiwanese Cuisine) → The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
參考 [旅行] 大城瑰寶 芝加哥 The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
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