Weekend visit: Chicago or Seattle?

[MOMTOCUTESTDOGEVER]

DH and I may be taking a short weekend trip during the last weekend in August. We are looking at either Chicago or Seattle, and we have not visited either city before. I'm looking for opinions on which you would visit during this time, and why.

 

[goofy's friends]

That is the best time of year to be in Seattle. The weather will probably be beautiful and sunny. There is the fish market where they throw fish. This is the farmer's market where there are beautiful flowers and neat stalls and some unusual food. AND the first Starbucks usually with live music out front. Then you can go over to the Space needle and there are several museums around there depending on your interest. There is an underground tour of the city and the duck boats are entertaining on a pretty day.

 

[dauser]

Both cities are awesome and deserve to be visited. Chicago's weather is probably more oppressive in August, so I vote for Seattle on this trip. You must make it a point to visit Chicago at some point in the future though.

I grew up outside of Baltimore and Seattle represents exactly what a mid-size US city should be like. Now I live outside of Philadelphia, and Chicago represents what a large US city should be like.

 

[PigletsPal]

I love Seattle. It is a very much a walking city. The market is so cool. We did the duck tour and it was a blast. Loved the Sheraton hotel.

 

[dislaney]

I love both cities and don't think you can go wrong with either one. I'm dying to go back to Chicago for a long weekend, so I say Chicago. There is so much to do there. World class shopping, great restaurants, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and we always see at least one show.