Beautiful North Astor Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast

The Gold Coast in Chicago is probably best known for its high rises and tough parking.  It is home to the John Hancock Center, the Chicago Water Tower, wonderful old hotels like the Drake and the Mag Mile with its shopping and restaurants.  All in all a pretty cool spot to spend the weekend when the weather is nice.  I loved this photo because one of my favorite aspects of the Gold Coast is the beautiful mansions that are in between these famous high rise buildings.  With their stone and brickwork they are a great sight.  So here is a cool shot of North Astor Street just North of Division.  Astor is one block off of Lake Shore Drive and dead ends at the start of Lincoln Park.  If I ever had the money this is an area I would consider.  And by money I mean the “robbing a bank” kind.  Enjoy your weekends!!