In the know for a trip to the “go” (Chicago that is)
During a recent girl’s weekend in Chicago, this blogger enjoyed several glimpses of “green” in the go. Enjoying the public transport around town and covering quite a bit of ground by foot, there were several highlights worthy of suggestion to any interested in future travels to the windy city.

The first evening we commenced our gathering at Berghoff’s restaurant whose menu highlighted some local food options. My local selection was the Roasted Sweet Potato Panini which was specifically and sustainably succulent. After a filling dinner inspired by Deutschland, we took a walk to see what sights were nearest to our hotel and discovered the beautiful Chagall mosaic and the nearby Eye before returning to our hotel to plan our next few days.

Our second day began with some light exercise and a visit to the Green Mart of Chicago. This farmers market near Lincoln Park offered the most delicious crepes and organic fruits and berries which we procured for consumption on the grassy park area surrounding the Mart. The people visiting the market were equipped with reusable bags and totes and acoustic music could be heard from just beyond many of the outdoor vendor stalls. It was a refreshing gathering topped by a fantastic drink of Maple Water which from what I understand is filtered both by the Maple tree and the evaporative process involved in the creation of maple syrup. The water was clear, refreshing and left no aftertaste.

Our guide for the architectural tour pointed out many of the green architectural initiatives ongoing in the city and indicated some of the major efficiency efforts underway to improve upon buildings that predated the conscious current in architectural awareness.

Though a small book could likely be drafted on all of the fun eco-savvy travel tips for a visit to Chicago, these were a few of the highlights that were worthy of mention from my most recent weekend trip. Click here for some more insight into green Chicago travel or post your tips for green summer getaways to Chicago and beyond?

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