Sculptures by Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir of Iceland in Grant Park, photo by Tom Grotta

Sculptures by Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir of Iceland in Grant Park, photo by Tom Grotta

Chicago is a terrific town for walking. There is public sculpture everywhere of the most enjoyable kind — kids play on it; adults revel in it and the perspective alters as your vantage point changes.

Agora by Magdalena Abakanowicz in Grant Park, photo by Tom Grotta

Agora by Magdalena Abakanowicz in Grant Park, photo by Tom Grotta

There are great galleries and museums and entertaining finds around every corner. There are bars and restaurants aplenty — on the river, with patios, with views and truly exceptional food.

Imaginative Signage, Photo by Tom Grotta

Imaginative Signage, Photo by Tom Grotta

We were there for the opening of Ethel Stein: Master Weaver at the Art Institute of Chicago (through November 9, 2014). The weather was ideal, we wandered for hours and found much to amuse and admire, as you can see.

Untitled Sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza, Photo by Tom grotta

Untitled Sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza, Photo by Tom grotta

River View, photo by tom grotta

River View, photo by tom grotta

Art House, photo by tom grotta

Art House, photo by tom grotta

Cloud Park by Anish Kapoor. Millennium Park, Photo by Tom Grotta

Cloud Park by Anish Kapoor. Millennium Park, Photo by Tom Grotta

Lobby, Macy’s Flagship, Photo by Tom Grotta

Lobby, Macy’s Flagship, Photo by Tom Grotta