Prudential Plaza — Attraction in Chicago

The views from this building are indescribable. There are views of Lake, Millennium Park and you can even see the entire museum campus- including Solider Field. There is a wonderful staff that works at the front desk, and multiple ways to enter the building without ever stepping foot outdoors. You can park at Millennium parking garage, take the Metra train or connect from one of the nearby buildings all through these underground tunnels. I really enjoy the sitting lounge. It is clean and the art is tasteful. Clearly, I do not think anyone should be sitting there during a pandemic, but if the weather is nice enough you should check out their outdoor...

When I was a kid, the Prudential Building was the tallest building in Chicago. I have good memories of going up to the top and viewing the God-like scene of looking out over the "Second City". I love Chicago and have never stopped loving it all the years I have lived in New Mexico and more recently, Colorado.

I will always be a "Chicago Boy", craving Vienna Hot Dogs on poppy seed buns, "REAL" pizza, and Italian beef. Lou Malnati's has more than once shipped me some "real" Italian food, as has Romano's Restaurant in Des Plaines.

I miss my...

I use the Beaubien Court entrance to Prudential Plaza to access the Metra station, right below. Just take the stairway down and you're in the Metra station. There is a Market Creations Cafe buffet that opens at 6:30 until 3 p.m., with the same entrance off Beaubien Court. I've never been in the Market Creations Cafe, but it looks interesting for breakfast. Open Monday through Friday 6:30 to 3 p.m. closed...