Benson Spain: For those who prefer to eat healthier fare Urban Vegan is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. They have delicious(and healthy) asian style vegan options.

Benson Spain: Red Flame is a comfortable spot for delicious pizza and pasta. It is a great space for dates and for hanging out with friends.

Benson Spain: South of the Lathrop Homes is the Midtown Athletic Club. They offer tennis, exercise equipment and training.

Benson Spain: The Lathrop Homes sit along the Chicago River. Here is a photo of the Damen Ave Bridge from the walking trail south of the Lathrop Homes.

Benson Spain: This building is typical of the architecture of the buildings composing the Lathrop Homes.

Benson Spain: Entrance to the Wilson Red Line Station.

Benson Spain: Lake Langano is an excellent example of the diversity of the neighborhood. This is an Ethiopian/Chinese restaurant. Yes I said Ethiopian/Chinese! The interior isn't much to speak of but they do deliver and food is good.

Benson Spain: Montrose Beach is perfect getaway on those sweltering Chicago summer days.

Benson Spain: Montrose Harbor is a boat harbor and surrounding parkland. I spend many days here during the summer and beyond.

Benson Spain: Enjoy live jazz at this intimate Jazz lounge located in the heart of Chatham.

Benson Spain: Chatham is a leafy middle class neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.

Benson Spain: Burnham Pointe is a modern 29 story glassy residential tower located in the south loop in a historical area know as Printers Row. The area is alive with dining and interesting little boutiques, and conveniently located near many transit options.

Benson Spain: Carmines is one of the many dining options in the area.

Benson Spain: The Sutton Place Hotel at 21 e. Bellvue place is currently under going renovation.

Benson Spain: Morton's Steak House is one of several steak houses in the area.

Benson Spain: A Lou Malnatti's pizzeria on State St. near Elm.

Benson Spain: 14 W. Elm is a 19 story red brick residential tower built in the early 20th century. It is located in the Gold Coast neighborhood near trendy Rush Street which offers many delicious options for dining.

Benson Spain: West 77 is located in an ultradense part of the city. This photo taken from Huron St. at Clark.

Benson Spain: The Excaliber nightclub is but one of many possible destinations for nightlife.

Benson Spain: The neighborhood has many attractions which will appeal to children. Here pictured the Rainforest Cafe.

Benson Spain: Whole Foods is located a block east of West 77.

Benson Spain: West 77 is a 25 story modern residential tower located in the vibrant River North neighborhood. Within a quarter mile of all of the attractions of North Michigan Ave, the neighborhood is kid friendly with plenty of attractions for the little ones.

Benson Spain: The Water Tower Place mall provides plenty of shopping and other diversions in a convenient central location.

Benson Spain: The luxurious Drake Hotel is one of many in the area.

Benson Spain: The Fourth Presbyterian Church is withing walking distance of the Seneca.

Benson Spain: Bloomingdale at 900 N. Michigan ave. is just one of many shopping destinations.

Benson Spain: The Seneca is located in the Gold Coast neighborhood. It is steps away from the Water Tower Place mall and 900 N. Michigan, and all of the shops of North Michigan Ave. this area provides shopping opportunities to rival any high-street in the world.

Benson Spain: Looking north along Fairbanks Ct. at Ontario one can see Northwest Memorial Hospital.

Benson Spain: There is a lot of construction going on in the area like this site and Ontario and Fairbanks.

Benson Spain: Doubletree hotels offers accommodation at the south-west corner of McClurg Ct. Center.

Benson Spain: A parking garage located across the street from 333 e. Ontario.

Benson Spain: 333 N. Mc Clurg Ct. is composed of two twin 45 story condo towers. Located in Streeterville near among the facilities of the Northwestern Memorial medical complex and just blocks from North Michigan Ave it is a busy area.

Benson Spain: 3440 N. Lake Shore Drive offers great views of Belmont Harbor.

Benson Spain: The Chicago City Day School is a private middle school located just west of 3440 N. Lake Shore Drive.

Benson Spain: The Belmont ave. CTA station is the local transit hub.

Benson Spain: The main entrance to 3440 N. Lakeshore drive.

Benson Spain: 3440 N. Lakeshore Drive is a modern 20 story condo tower with lakefront views located in Lakeview, a hip and trendy neighborhood. Because of the proximity to DePaul University much of this neighborhood has he fell of a college town as there is plenty of youthful energy.

Benson Spain: The lakefront trail is located just east of Onterie Center.

Benson Spain: Many of the buildings are part of the Northwestern University medical complex, such as the unoccupied Prentice Women's Hospital.

Benson Spain: This is the main entrance to Onterie Center on Erie.

Benson Spain: Onterie Center is located across the street from 680 N. Lakeshore Drive, former home of Playboy magazine.

Benson Spain: Onterie Center is a 60 story modern white concrete residential tower located on east Erie just west of the lakefront and a short hike to Navy Pier. It is located in what is mostly Northwestern University's medical complex. North Michigan ave. is less than a half mile away and the area has lots of upscale shopping and dining.

Benson Spain: Lower Wacker drive is located just across the river.

Benson Spain: Wacker drive as seen from City Front Place apts.

Benson Spain: River East art center is two blocks due north is home to many galleries and restaurants.

Benson Spain: Sheraton offers hotel accommodation immediately to the west of City Front Place Apts.

Benson Spain: City Front Place Apartments is an elegant modern red brick residential tower overlooking the Chicago River immediately to the south. Located less than a half mile from Michigan ave. and such icons of architecture as the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower to the west and the scenic lakefront to the east. This location no doubt offers stunning views in every direction.

Benson Spain: Looking east on Ohio st. On this block there are many residential towers. There is a parking lot across the street and a parking garage at the east end of Ohio.