My last urban ramble/adventure was: Last week I rambled a bit through the Chicago downtown loop area. Not quite deliberate as I was looking for a particular address and have a lousy sense of direction but I walked along streets I hadn't been before and found a lovely deli to have lunch at.
My next urban ramble/adventure will probably be: Chicago has a path along the lake with parks between it and the city buildings, so you get urban wilderness with an amazing view of the city. I've never walked the length of it.
Cities/towns I've explored (and how): I tend to be timid about exploring so I get to know a city by noticing things on the way to a definite destination. San Francisco was the exception because I walked everywhere there and I was absolutely in love with the city. I've lived all over the United States but San Francisco is the city of my heart.
Cities/towns I want to explore (and why): Chicago! Because I live here and I haven't so far.
Three things I tend to notice when I'm wandering through a city: Old buildings with unusual architectural details, neighborhoods with a strong individual flavor (like ethnic or trendy/artistic). Sudden green spaces and urban wildlife. Restaurants with a cuisine I've never tried before. Bookstores. Used furniture stores.
Anything else relevant: I'm hoping this community will provide inspiration to get out of my apartment and get to know Chicago. I haven't bonded with this city yet and I'd like to. Also, I'm out of shape and walking is the best exercise.