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re: Planning a trip to Chicago in September. Tips?
Posted on 8/9/15 at 12:44 pm to Nature Boy
Posted on 8/9/15 at 12:44 pm to Nature Boy
Just got back from Chicago a few weeks ago. Absolutely amazing city! Here are some thoughts:
Things to do:
1. Good plan on the game at Wrigley. I would check and see if they are doing the Wrigley tours (not sure if they offer this on game day, but do it if possible). Cubs were out of town when I was there, but the tour was great.
2. Science and Industry Museum - You may not be into museums, but they have the only U-boat ever captured in that thing. They offer tours through the inside of the boat, but you have to get there early in the day to reserve a ticket.
3. Do the Architecture river tour as someone already mentioned.
4. City pass is a good idea if you're going to do a lot of things. Just make sure you burn it on the more expensive attractions so that you get your money's worth.
5. Skydeck at the Willis Tower (formerly Sears tower). The glass ledge is cool, but I guarantee you'll step gently when you're out on that thing!
6. If you want to go up the Hancock Tower, don't go the observation deck, go to the signature lounge instead (either 1 floor above or below - can't remember which). There's no sense in paying the admission to the observation deck, when you can basically pay the same amount for a drink in the lounge and get the same view, but also have a drink.
7. Take a stroll down the Magnificent Mile on Mich Ave.
8. Millennium Park (The Bean is there)
9. If you're staying downtown, the subway is very easy to use for transportation. We stayed at The Palmer House. Great hotel and in the middle of everything. I would really recommend you spend the money and stay downtown if you have the means.
Where to eat:
1. Giordano's Pizza on Rusk. Best Pizza Ever! There's going to be an hour to 1.5 hour wait, but totally worth it.
2. Hotdogs or Italian Beef at Portillo's on Ontario (I think).
3. Breakfast at Yolk on Mich Ave.
4. I was recommended Gibson's for steaks, but we never made it.
5. Also heard good things about Lou Malnati's and Pequod's pizza.
I hope this helps. Enjoy the trip!
Things to do:
1. Good plan on the game at Wrigley. I would check and see if they are doing the Wrigley tours (not sure if they offer this on game day, but do it if possible). Cubs were out of town when I was there, but the tour was great.
2. Science and Industry Museum - You may not be into museums, but they have the only U-boat ever captured in that thing. They offer tours through the inside of the boat, but you have to get there early in the day to reserve a ticket.
3. Do the Architecture river tour as someone already mentioned.
4. City pass is a good idea if you're going to do a lot of things. Just make sure you burn it on the more expensive attractions so that you get your money's worth.
5. Skydeck at the Willis Tower (formerly Sears tower). The glass ledge is cool, but I guarantee you'll step gently when you're out on that thing!
6. If you want to go up the Hancock Tower, don't go the observation deck, go to the signature lounge instead (either 1 floor above or below - can't remember which). There's no sense in paying the admission to the observation deck, when you can basically pay the same amount for a drink in the lounge and get the same view, but also have a drink.
7. Take a stroll down the Magnificent Mile on Mich Ave.
8. Millennium Park (The Bean is there)
9. If you're staying downtown, the subway is very easy to use for transportation. We stayed at The Palmer House. Great hotel and in the middle of everything. I would really recommend you spend the money and stay downtown if you have the means.
Where to eat:
1. Giordano's Pizza on Rusk. Best Pizza Ever! There's going to be an hour to 1.5 hour wait, but totally worth it.
2. Hotdogs or Italian Beef at Portillo's on Ontario (I think).
3. Breakfast at Yolk on Mich Ave.
4. I was recommended Gibson's for steaks, but we never made it.
5. Also heard good things about Lou Malnati's and Pequod's pizza.
I hope this helps. Enjoy the trip!
This post was edited on 8/9/15 at 12:50 pm
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Posted on 8/9/15 at 1:12 pm to AlexBox
Thanks folks. All lined up. Will refer to these threads for tips on what to do. This is one of the best things about TD. Mostly legit info from real folks. Better than random, possible paid for BS from the interweb.
LSU plays Syracuse the weekend we're going. I heard there are at least two bars where LSU fans/alumni congregate for games. That'll be fun, too. Gonna represent!
LSU plays Syracuse the weekend we're going. I heard there are at least two bars where LSU fans/alumni congregate for games. That'll be fun, too. Gonna represent!
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