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Planning a trip to Chicago in September. Tips?
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:52 am
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:52 am
I know there was a thread about somebody's great trip recently, but I couldn't find it when I searched. If someone can link it I'll reference it.
Plan is to attend at least one game at Wrigley and spend some time downtown. Don't mind staying in the burbs if there is transportation available, since cost look way cheaper outside of the main city.
I'd appreciate any info, particularly about reasonably priced hotels, from people who have been there or live in the area. It's just for a long weekend. TIA
Plan is to attend at least one game at Wrigley and spend some time downtown. Don't mind staying in the burbs if there is transportation available, since cost look way cheaper outside of the main city.
I'd appreciate any info, particularly about reasonably priced hotels, from people who have been there or live in the area. It's just for a long weekend. TIA
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Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:53 am to Nature Boy
I'll be there too. Haven't planned a single damn thing except where we are staying.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:58 am to Nature Boy
Cooworker found $81 flights to Chicago yesterday on spirit. Fly dude.
Oh thought you said road trip. my bad. Hangover is blurring my vision.
Oh thought you said road trip. my bad. Hangover is blurring my vision.
This post was edited on 8/9/15 at 8:59 am
Posted on 8/9/15 at 9:13 am to Nature Boy
don't stay in the burbs
you want to be in the city
eat at the purple pig
go to Chinatown
take a water taxi
ride the Ferris wheel at the pier
get a hot dog at portillos
get a beer and a burger at the billy goat
you want to be in the city
eat at the purple pig
go to Chinatown
take a water taxi
ride the Ferris wheel at the pier
get a hot dog at portillos
get a beer and a burger at the billy goat
Posted on 8/9/15 at 9:23 am to Nature Boy
i started the thread about it a few months back.... you can probably find it by clicking my profile.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 9:37 am to 632627
Posted on 8/9/15 at 9:59 am to Nature Boy
Party with Patrick Kane.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 10:18 am to Nature Boy
You don't wanna stay in the burbs, way too much of a hassle getting in to the city (unless by the burbs you mean lincoln park area).
The restaurant everyone talks about is girl and the goat. Pequods has the best pizza, not giordanos or one of the other chains. Green mill in uptown is Al Capone's old bar, Flyleaf is nearby and has an incredible duck Reuben. Ada Street is a nice restaurant if you can't get into girl and the goat. Similar menu, just not as extreme
Also, if coming with your SO, Odyssey Dinner cruises are legit
The restaurant everyone talks about is girl and the goat. Pequods has the best pizza, not giordanos or one of the other chains. Green mill in uptown is Al Capone's old bar, Flyleaf is nearby and has an incredible duck Reuben. Ada Street is a nice restaurant if you can't get into girl and the goat. Similar menu, just not as extreme
Also, if coming with your SO, Odyssey Dinner cruises are legit
This post was edited on 8/9/15 at 10:20 am
Posted on 8/9/15 at 10:29 am to cgrand
I was going to suggest Chinatown but it's was really rundown and almost deserted when I went last summer.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 10:58 am to Big Moe
it was swarming with people when I was there last month
food was incredible
food was incredible
Posted on 8/9/15 at 11:06 am to Nature Boy
AL's BEEF
just west of the rock n roll mcdonalds
just west of the rock n roll mcdonalds
Posted on 8/9/15 at 11:06 am to Plankton
We had a great time in July. Stayed at Sofitel, which allowed us to walk a lot. I seem to remember a lot of solid deals on hotels (and this was July 4 weekend), and we were looking at 4 and up I think. I'm sure you'll find something affordable downtown, there are a ton of options.
If you're an adult, take the architectural tour, perhaps the morning after you arrive. Gives you insight to other stuff you'll see, we really liked it. We went to the beach, drank at a lot of bars we passed, and packed in a good bit of touristy stuff. Did Willis, which was worth it. Went to a Cubs game and hung out in Wrigleyville, certainly recommend that. The parks were slammed with tourists so we largely just walked by, but I know people recommend checking them out. Went to the Art Institute, which I'd highly recommend if you're into it.
Food wise, we weren't there for long, but we did touristy pizza (Giordanos and Uno). Loved them both, even if locals don't favor them. Also went to Chicago Chop House and Gibsons, and would recommend the latter although Chop House is solid.
If you're an adult, take the architectural tour, perhaps the morning after you arrive. Gives you insight to other stuff you'll see, we really liked it. We went to the beach, drank at a lot of bars we passed, and packed in a good bit of touristy stuff. Did Willis, which was worth it. Went to a Cubs game and hung out in Wrigleyville, certainly recommend that. The parks were slammed with tourists so we largely just walked by, but I know people recommend checking them out. Went to the Art Institute, which I'd highly recommend if you're into it.
Food wise, we weren't there for long, but we did touristy pizza (Giordanos and Uno). Loved them both, even if locals don't favor them. Also went to Chicago Chop House and Gibsons, and would recommend the latter although Chop House is solid.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 11:30 am to Nature Boy
See the cubs, good timing since their games always end in September for the season
Posted on 8/9/15 at 11:56 am to Nature Boy
Buy a CityPass. It gives you admission to 5 major attractions for about the cost of 1 or 2 attractions. Field Museum is a must, as well as the observation deck at the old Sears tower. CityPass, bro. Might be just as cheap to stay downtown because of the cheap and convenient transportation there.
This post was edited on 8/9/15 at 11:58 am
Posted on 8/9/15 at 12:11 pm to Nature Boy
Take a boat tour with the Chicago architecture foundation.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 12:13 pm to Clark W Griswold
Stay near or in The Loop
Posted on 8/9/15 at 12:16 pm to Nature Boy
cubs game for sure, they good!
Posted on 8/9/15 at 12:27 pm to Nature Boy
The Museum of Science and Industry in fantastic as is taking an architectural boat tour.
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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