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I'm going to be in Chicago Wed-Sat. this week,(we all know what I was thinking what when I planned this trip) and I decided to go no matter what happened with the Cubs. I just want some suggestions of what I can't miss in the city.

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I always enjoyed the Museum of Science and Industry

http://www.msichicago.org/

and the Field Museum

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Oct 7, 2008 9:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The obvious...

Get a Chicago dog, and a proper Pizza. Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT go to a “Uno’s” chain. Only go to the original in the loop, or “Due’s” a block down the road. If you must eat at a chain, make it Lou Malnati’s.

Check out if the tour is being given at Wrigley field. I’ve never been but everyone on here and I’ve met in person has highly recommended it and worth the $25 or so. Also, a Bulls or Blackhawks game could be fun.

The boat tours leaving from Navy Pier are a lot of fun. My family has particularly enjoyed the “architectural” tour that takes you on the river and points out the cool buildings that have helped shape the town.

If you want to go in a tall building, I’ve always heard it’s better to skip the tourist elevators at the Sears and Hancock, and instead get in the elevator heading to the bar at the Hancock. You’ll have to buy an overpriced drink, but that will cost the same as the elevator ride one level higher would – and you get a drink to boot!

There’s always stuff such as Blue man group, second city, etc. to check out.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Oct 7, 2008 11:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Check out

Metromix, The Reader and Chicagoist. Those sites will give you a good idea on what to do.
A few pointers on what the Commander above said:
The architectural tours board on either side of the Michigan Ave. bridge, not on Navy Pier. They are well worth the time and money. Navy Pier is a cesspool of overpriced restaurants and dumb attractions. I would avoid it altogether.
The Signature Room is the best option for city views. No argument. However, avoid going Friday or Saturday to avoid hour-long lines. Sunset is around 6:30, so try going up there around 5 on Thursday for good day/dusk/night views. Thursday’s supposed to be clear and warm.
I believe the Wrigley tours are closed for the season, but go to the Cubs Web site to confirm.
I like to recommend Mr. Beef on Orleans and Erie for the best italian beef in town.
Have fun in this fair city.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Oct 7, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I second the architecture tour,

Plus the Billy Goat Tavern is under Michigan Ave. there, always fun. Don’t miss Millenium Park and the Bean.

by mlern on Oct 7, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ah yes, the Magnificent Mile

There ain’t no other place in the world like it.

The weather is supposed to be glorious this weekend. Enjoy it!

And ditto on the Signature Room. Go up there and drink if you must .. the food is so so and obscenely overpriced. I ate at a country steak house in the backside of the mountains of Eastern Tennessee where I am now exiled for 1/2 the price, twice the food and 3 x the flavor. But the views of the city are worth any price. Tremendous!

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 11, 2008 6:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CHECK OUT WRIGLEYVILLE

Check out some of the neat watering holes that are around Wrigley . Bernies has a great italian beef sandwitch and Goose Island offers some microbrews you wond find anywhere else …..Strange Cargo on Clark can print you up a neat T-shirt to remember your trip to the windy City ……The neighborhoods of Chicago offer alot for the visitor from out of town,,,,,,Ask questions to the local they of course know the city best…Have Fun Go cubs 09

by cubs north on Oct 9, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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