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Chicago to Washington, DC on Amtrak’s Capital Limited

The only travel issue I had during this trip is I was originally booked on the Cardinal, one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes. However, the day before the departure, this train was cancelled. This was due to bad weather in West Virginia and not COVID. I was promptly re-booked on the Capital Limited. Biggest drawbacks here was that there was assigned seating, whereas The Cardinal is open seating (you choose your seat) and worst of all, no WIFI!!. Left Union Station early evening and traveled through the night through Toledo, OH and Cleveland, OH.

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Chicago Union Station

All good things must come to an end, including my stay in Chicago. After checking out of the hotel, I walk a few blocks west to Union Station. Built in 1925, the atrium contains huge marble pillars and walls. Also a vintage steam locomotive is inside the lobby as well.

Over to Union Station
Over to Union Station
Chicago Union Station lobby
Into the lobby
Locomotive at Chicago Union Station
The train is here
Steam Locomotive at Chicago Union Station
The Polar Express, That train isn’t going anywhere
Giant columns throughout the atrium
Giant columns throughout the atrium
Interior is granite and marble
Interior is granite and marble
Incredible detail in the structures
Incredible detail in the structures
granite and marble interior Must have taken a long time to carve these
Granite and marble interior Must have taken a long time to carve these
Statues in here too
Statues in here too
Fountain in Union Station Chicago
Fountain in Union Station Chicago
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Frigid Day in The Inner Loop

First Full day in Downtown Chicago. Very cold today with a wind chill, so I stayed only a few blocks from the hotel. Found a lot here to photograph, despite the difficulty pushing the shutter button in the wind chill. Definitely have to return to explore more of the downtown.

Dearborn and Adams
Like this lighting scheme at Dearborn and Adams
Historic Route 66 begins right behind me
Historic Route 66 begins right behind me
Here at Adams and Michigan
Here at Adams and Michigan
A mix of the old and new
A mix of the old and new
A new and old skyscraper off in the distance
A new and old skyscraper off in the distance
Unique copper clock at Kay Jewelers
Unique copper clock at Kay Jewelers
The famous Marina Towers in the distance
The famous Marina Towers in the distance
The lights brighten up an overcast day
The lights brighten up an overcast day
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Some of the Historic Gems Found in Orlando

Vintage gas station with pump in kissimmee, fl
Check out this vintage gas station with pump in Kissimmee, FL
Vintage gas station with pump in kissimmee, fl
And the air pump.
Just off the Sunrail into Downtown Orlando
Just off the Sunrail into Downtown Orlando.
avalon book store
A very old school clock and sign at the colonial Photo and Hobby. Not the correct time on the clock.
A very old school clock and sign at the colonial Photo and Hobby. Not the correct time on the clock.
Cameo on Colonial
Not sure what this was, the Art Deco styleCameo building.
A gas station at one time. Now only the sign remains.
A gas station at one time. Now only the sign remains.
park lake area, orlando
One of the many fine homes in the park lake area.
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Old Town Kissimmee Area

buffet at Boston Lobster Feast
The buffet at Boston Lobster Feast. A trip to Orlando would not be complete without dinner here.
Boston lobster feast old town Kissimmee
Here’s what were dealing with.
orange bowl Kissimmee
A little closer to central Kissimmee is this gem, Orange Bowl Bowling Lanes
sunset in Kissimmee Florida
Quite an impressive sunset this evening.
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Downtown Duluth Skyway

Houses in Duluth Minnesota
Lots and lots of snow during winter in Duluth, MN
Duluth's iconic Areal Lift Bridge
Duluth’s iconic Areal Lift Bridge with Lake Superior in the background.
Duluth Neighborhood
Snow remains on the ground here for several months.
Nor Shor Theater in downtown Duluth
One of Duluth’s most impressive pieces of architecture, The NorShor Theater.
Duluth architecture
Lots of old architecture like this in Downtown Duluth. No two buildings are exactly alike. However, not sure why the false balcony above the bay window.