Going to Chicago, any suggestions on things/places to go?
10-15-2008, 12:58 PM
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Hey Guys,
I?m going to Chicago next weekend and I was hoping that some of you would chime in and give me recommendations for nice restaurants and something out of the ordinary to do. I will be meeting a lady friend and wanted to do something different and nice.
Thanks in advance!
I?m going to Chicago next weekend and I was hoping that some of you would chime in and give me recommendations for nice restaurants and something out of the ordinary to do. I will be meeting a lady friend and wanted to do something different and nice.
Thanks in advance!
10-15-2008, 02:04 PM
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are you going to stay in the city or suburbs?
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I'm from Michigan, but visit there frequently.
Restaurant wise: There's tons of choice, depends on what you want.
Pizza- Pizzeria Uno or Giordanos
Steakhouse: Lawrys is something unique
Brunch-Toast (its on the north side)
Things to do:
Bars: Joe's on Weede St. (Just tell the cabbie to go to Joe's on Weede, funny as hell), Ghost Bar, Cullens (in Wrigleyville)
There's always Rush St. where there a ton of bars
Museums: The Art Museum is pretty good. The Museum of Science and Industry is also pretty cool, they have a German Submarine captured during WW2 you can go inside and take a look.
Then there's the rest of the 'touristy' stuff (John Hancock building, Sears Tower) and the shopping off Michigan Ave. (Watertower place mall).
Hope this helps. Members on this board from Chitown (vamvaka and howitzer) might be able to get you some other ideas.
Restaurant wise: There's tons of choice, depends on what you want.
Pizza- Pizzeria Uno or Giordanos
Steakhouse: Lawrys is something unique
Brunch-Toast (its on the north side)
Things to do:
Bars: Joe's on Weede St. (Just tell the cabbie to go to Joe's on Weede, funny as hell), Ghost Bar, Cullens (in Wrigleyville)
There's always Rush St. where there a ton of bars
Museums: The Art Museum is pretty good. The Museum of Science and Industry is also pretty cool, they have a German Submarine captured during WW2 you can go inside and take a look.
Then there's the rest of the 'touristy' stuff (John Hancock building, Sears Tower) and the shopping off Michigan Ave. (Watertower place mall).
Hope this helps. Members on this board from Chitown (vamvaka and howitzer) might be able to get you some other ideas.
10-15-2008, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by formuleuno' post='694225' date='Oct 15 2008, 06:47 PM
I'm from Michigan, but visit there frequently.
Restaurant wise: There's tons of choice, depends on what you want.
Pizza- Pizzeria Uno or Giordanos
Steakhouse: Lawrys is something unique
Brunch-Toast (its on the north side)
Things to do:
Bars: Joe's on Weede St. (Just tell the cabbie to go to Joe's on Weede, funny as hell), Ghost Bar, Cullens (in Wrigleyville)
There's always Rush St. where there a ton of bars
Museums: The Art Museum is pretty good. The Museum of Science and Industry is also pretty cool, they have a German Submarine captured during WW2 you can go inside and take a look.
Then there's the rest of the 'touristy' stuff (John Hancock building, Sears Tower) and the shopping off Michigan Ave. (Watertower place mall).
Hope this helps. Members on this board from Chitown (vamvaka and howitzer) might be able to get you some other ideas.
Restaurant wise: There's tons of choice, depends on what you want.
Pizza- Pizzeria Uno or Giordanos
Steakhouse: Lawrys is something unique
Brunch-Toast (its on the north side)
Things to do:
Bars: Joe's on Weede St. (Just tell the cabbie to go to Joe's on Weede, funny as hell), Ghost Bar, Cullens (in Wrigleyville)
There's always Rush St. where there a ton of bars
Museums: The Art Museum is pretty good. The Museum of Science and Industry is also pretty cool, they have a German Submarine captured during WW2 you can go inside and take a look.
Then there's the rest of the 'touristy' stuff (John Hancock building, Sears Tower) and the shopping off Michigan Ave. (Watertower place mall).
Hope this helps. Members on this board from Chitown (vamvaka and howitzer) might be able to get you some other ideas.
If you want to eat pizza where the locals eat go to http://www.loumalnatis.com/
Amazing pizza!!!!!
My sister and her husband live in Indy and we go to Chicago whenever we can.
When you order you have to try the Lou or the Deluxe.
10-15-2008, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano' post='694136' date='Oct 15 2008, 03:04 PM
are you going to stay in the city or suburbs?
Ill be in the city at a hotel right next to John Hancock Building.
Thanks for info... keep it coming!
Mel, Ill pass on the oprah suggestion
10-15-2008, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Nolan222' post='694300' date='Oct 15 2008, 09:42 PM
Ill be in the city at a hotel right next to John Hancock Building.
Thanks for info... keep it coming!
Mel, Ill pass on the oprah suggestion
Thanks for info... keep it coming!
Mel, Ill pass on the oprah suggestion
10-15-2008, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by moschse' post='694317' date='Oct 15 2008, 10:06 PM
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10-15-2008, 07:53 PM
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
since you are staying in the city you can visit the following places in the area.
- Shedd Aquarium
- Field Museum
- Navy Pier
- Millineum Park
- Sears Tower
- Buchingham Fountain
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Chicago Theatre
- Drive along Lakeshore Drive
- Take the Odyssey Cruise at Navy Pier
For Dining you can choose from the following Restaurants
- Brasserie Ruhlmann
- Blue Water Grill
- Keefer's Restaurant
- Carson's BBQ Ribs, Steaks & Chops
- Chicago Chop House
I hope this helps. Enjoy your visit in Chicago
Al
- Shedd Aquarium
- Field Museum
- Navy Pier
- Millineum Park
- Sears Tower
- Buchingham Fountain
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Chicago Theatre
- Drive along Lakeshore Drive
- Take the Odyssey Cruise at Navy Pier
For Dining you can choose from the following Restaurants
- Brasserie Ruhlmann
- Blue Water Grill
- Keefer's Restaurant
- Carson's BBQ Ribs, Steaks & Chops
- Chicago Chop House
I hope this helps. Enjoy your visit in Chicago
Al