August 19, 2010
Dinosaur Sighting: Chicago Brachiosaurus
Brachiosaurus, photo by Brian Switek
On my way back from Montana, I had a layover in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, and it was there that I spotted this impressive mount of Brachiosaurus altithorax. Another skeletal restoration of the immense dinosaur stands outside the city’s famed Field Museum. I have to say that seeing this one near my departure terminal made me think about heading right back out into the field.
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Cool! I’ll be in Chicago soon myself, arriving and departing at O’Hare so I’ll definitely have a look while waiting around!
There’s a dinosaur at Pittsburgh Airport too, if I remember correctly.
Brachiosaurus: Now with Wi-Fi!
I love that O’Hare Brachiosaurus. Almost makes it worth the hassle one goes through for air travel.
When I was in Chicago last month, this was a must see on the airport. And it has Wi-Fi, too!
I am always stunned by this extraordinary skeleton each time I go through O’Hare.
Chicago has two world-class dinosaur museums that I know of–one of them just happens to be an airport!