Today Dishing: Chicago Day-cation, Final Stops

After a short stroll north on Michigan Avenue we arrive at The City Gallery (806 N. Michigan) in the  the  historic Water Tower. The Gallery showcases local photographers and artists and provides a jolt of culture smack dab in the center of the Mag Mile. Next time, instead of walking by the Water Tower, stop in for a quick peek.

The Water Tower picture courtesy of Google

                                            
The 4th Presbyterian Church (126 E. Chestnut) just tow blocks north of the Water Tower is our next stop. This Gothic Revival building is the oldest building on Michigan Avenue, with the exception of the Water Tower. Our visit is short but provides us a few minutes of peace surrounded by architectural  beauty.

4th Presbyterian Church picture courtesy of Google.

                                       
 Continuing north on Michigan Avenue we reach our next destination. Recently Marianne did a considerable amount of research on fine chocolates and was directed to sample Teuscher Chocolates. Located in the 900 Building, Teuscher is famous for it's signature confection, champagne truffles. If you love chocolate, Teuscher is a must.

Our last stop of the day takes us just another block north to 980 N. Michigan to Cafe Spiaggia.
Arriving early for our reservation, we avail ourselves of the ambiance of the bar in Spiaggia. If you haven't experienced Spiaggia you owe it to yourself to at least visit the bar and check out what is, perhaps, the most picturesque dining room in the city.

The Spiaggia dining room. Picture courtesy of Google.

                          
At our appointed reservation time, we are seated at a window table which allows us a spectacular view over-looking Michigan Avenue, where we eat a delicious dinner with great service.

As we leisurely walk south on Michigan to the parking garage, we re-cap our day and feel Ferris Beuller has nothing on us.

Take time to reacquaint yourself with our world class city. When searching for your next vacation destination, remember Dorothy's sentiment from The Wizard of Oz. What you are looking for has been here all along and you don't have to look any farther than your own backyard.