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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 11:52 AM Original message |
We are visiting Chicago for the first time ever, what should we do? v |
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OriginalGeek (589 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. Last week we did the same thing |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
2. When are you going? |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 12:38 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. P.S. |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 02:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. I'm going to second everything GCG said and suggest |
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geardaddy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 04:40 PM Response to Reply #6 |
41. I second Buddy Guy's place. |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 05:10 PM Response to Reply #2 |
13. Going first of Jan 2012 |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 08:24 AM Response to Reply #2 |
62. I Was Going To Mention The Three Museums |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
4. Not from Chicago, but at Christmastime if it were me, I would |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
5. Have sex on the subway (think "Risky Business"). |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 03:28 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. It's not a subway, it's the L ("El") |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 06:02 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. The El is actually a good way to get awesome views of the city really cheap. |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 10:26 AM Response to Reply #9 |
34. Never had the opportunity. Elevator, moving car, rest area, mall parking lot, |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
7. Public art. |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 06:12 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. The Picasso! |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
8. Walk around Millenium Park in any weather, for Christmas you gotta walk State St |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 12:13 AM Response to Reply #8 |
29. Speaking of Hyde Park.... |
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Brother Buzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
10. A visit to Chicago would not be complete without a pilgrimage to.... |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 05:12 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. What's that? |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 06:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Wrigley Field. n/t |
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Brother Buzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 07:03 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. Elwood Blues' address |
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mopinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 10:52 AM Response to Reply #14 |
38. an ivy covered burial ground |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 09:01 PM Response to Reply #10 |
23. Oops, wrong place. |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
11. If you go between now and xmas eve, Christkindlmarkt |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
12. How long will you be there? |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 05:13 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. 1 week we think |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
18. Gotta hit The Billy Goat Tavern and get a T shirt. |
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A HERETIC I AM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
21. Eat at Eds. Ed Debevics. |
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Major Nikon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
22. Go hear some blues at the Kingston Mines |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
24. Visit the Museum of Science and Industry. |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
25. Take a day cruise around Oprah? |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 12:17 AM Response to Reply #25 |
30. If he were going during the summer... |
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fadedrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
26. Play Sinatra singing |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 10:37 AM Response to Reply #26 |
35. "Sweet Home Chicago" is the one I think of. |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
27. I've wanted to do that. Is it chilly now? n/t |
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mucifer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-11 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
28. a few more neighborhoody things to do |
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Neoma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
31. Get REAL Chinese food. |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 03:33 AM Response to Original message |
32. If you're hungry when you arrive, there's an Olive Garden near the airport |
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hibbing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 03:36 AM Response to Original message |
33. Museums |
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YankeyMCC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
36. Gino's East |
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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
37. The Best Thing to do in Chicago is Eat. |
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mopinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
39. the chicago cultural center, on michigan ave, has a great |
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Gidney N Cloyd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-11 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
40. Chicago? In January? You're gonna thank me for the best recommendation in this whole thread: |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-11 01:26 AM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Thanks to you it looks like I can travel on foot underground from my hotel to millenium park! |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-11 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
42. Thank you everyone for all the tips! Still researching and taking it in but |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-11 01:18 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. CSO! |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-11 08:11 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. The CTA transit card |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-11 11:14 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Do you know the difference between the CTA 7 day pass and the CTA/PACE 7 day pass? |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-08-11 03:48 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. No, I don't know, I've never used PACE |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:00 AM Response to Reply #47 |
60. +1 |
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ohiosmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-11 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
45. Pizzaria Uno at Ohio and Wabash. |
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cbdo2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-11 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
46. That metal bean thing. |
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cherish44 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
50. I always like to hit Michigan Avenue |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
51. Visit the Chicago Field Museum |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:13 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Already have 52% off with citypass. Going for sure. |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:23 AM Response to Reply #52 |
53. most beautiful spot in the city? by night. pictures don't really do it justice: |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:46 AM Response to Reply #51 |
58. while you're there, go to the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium, both within a brisk walk. |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:36 AM Response to Original message |
54. cajun food: heaven on seven |
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laconicsax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
55. Do what I did when I was in Chicago last year. |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
56. night club: Green Mill |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:44 AM Response to Original message |
57. afraid of heights? try this: |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:58 AM Response to Original message |
59. museum of contemporary art chicago, if you like modern stuff. |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
61. butterfly museum! year round. don't miss! |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
63. Lots Of Good Ideas Here |
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cherish44 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
64. Something I've always wanted to do... |
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