Every year fighter jets and other planes congregate in Chicago to wow the masses gathered on the Lake Michigan waterfront. Watching rehearsals the day before the show is fabulous – planes fly in and out of the Chicago skyline, and you can see it from anywhere in the downtown area. Grab a drink at a rooftop bar, visit the animals in the Lincoln Park Zoo, take photos of the bean in Millennium Park – really cool planes will be there.
Last year we watched some of the air show action from the Hancock Observatory. If you’ve never been at eye-level with an approaching B-2 bomber, well, it’s an experience I can whole-heartedly recommend. She sneaks up on you out of nowhere!
Some photos from the 50th anniversary Chicago Air & Water Show.
Oak Street Beach is less popular this weekend, but still crowded enough.
Oh, wait. You wanted a crowded beach?
Have you always wanted to get married under fighter jets? Well, you know which weekend to book in Chicago.