I agree Agnes. Those views of the mountains are amazing for sure. Though I think that many of these Luxurious Hotels offer some great views or at least some amazing scenery amid the beautiful forests.

I know right….have the time I am in the Smoky Mountains I am camping in a tent but I think places like the Lodge or others on this list are great too. Personally, just sitting on the porch of the Lodge taking in those beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains would be worth visiting it alone

Agreed Noel. While we were there in Spring, we got lucky & really only had 1 kind of cold & windy day. Of course, that was the day we chose to see the Cubs play in Wrigley Field. But to be honest, though it was chilly in the shade, when the sun shown it was nice in the stadium. But otherwise with so many amazing museums & restaurants, it was not hard to potentially escape a bad day if it occurred while visiting Chicago in the Spring.

Hey Sarah, yeah we agree those warm Spring days were really nice in Chicago because we felt like we shared the city with just the locals who lived there instead of a wild crowd of tourists. Kind of a cool feeling if you ask me. With regards to the Cloud Gate, I don’t think it is still barricaded. This was last spring, so Chicago was still promoting some Social Distancing & health protocols in city run areas.

Chicago really does look like an incredible city to visit at any time. There is so much to see, but visiting in spring sounds idyllic as hopefully you’d get at least some warmer spring days 😊🤞I like the thought of less crowds too! Is Cloud Gate (Bean) closed off now? I am sure I have seen photos of people right by it, but in your photo it looked gated off? Chicago is high on my list and now so even more!

Yeah, we cant wait to take little Ricky to all of the amazing beaches along the panhandle of Florida and other amazing places throughout the state.

You & Eric (this is Darcee by the way) must be kindred spirits cause he LOVES warm weather too. Must be those Cuban Genetics or being raised in New Orleans. But as long as it isnt too hot, the Next time we come back we want to have you take us around then to all the secret hot spots locals go to in Chicago & I will get Eric to buy us drinks “to cool off”!!

Thanks Khushboo. I hope you can experience Chicago in the Spring or really any time. Whether you visit Chicago over a long weekend or spend a Week to visit, you will truly enjoy all it has to offer!

That is awesome Kiki. I have to admit even living in the U.S., Chicago interested us but we never considered it “Bucket List Worthy”! But I have to say after spending a long weekend in Chicago in the Spring, we were 100% wrong and it has tons of amazing sites, events, and experiences that anyone should enjoy!