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Areas to avoid in Chicago?
Posted on 9/16/16 at 8:07 am
Posted on 9/16/16 at 8:07 am
I'll be staying in Chicago a few nights next September so I don't need a ton of specifics on what to see and do since we're so far away. But I do want to at least start casually browsing hotel accommodations. I'm sure that just like in all big cities there are good parts and bad, and I don't really even care about staying in one of the fancier parts. REally I'm just looking for "do not stay in this area at all costs" type of advice.
We'll probably get there Thursday afternoon/evening, do touristy stuff FRiday and catch a cubs game, then travel to south bend and back saturday and fly back home sunday.
We'll probably get there Thursday afternoon/evening, do touristy stuff FRiday and catch a cubs game, then travel to south bend and back saturday and fly back home sunday.
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Posted on 9/16/16 at 8:13 am to WG_Dawg
Not because it's dangerous, but don't waste your time on the Navy Pier.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 8:47 am to WG_Dawg
Just steer clear of the south side and you should be just fine.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 10:27 am to WG_Dawg
We stay at the Chicago Hilton when we're in Chicago.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 11:58 am to WG_Dawg
We stayed at the Hotel Indigo 2 weeks ago. We liked the location because it was in a high end residential area and not the busy Magnificent Mile area.
We also got a great rate but the parking next door is a whopping $48 a night. We really should have looked for a cheaper option.
Also, we thought we were going to die on the El returning from a White Sox game.
A very agitated man sat next to my husband and a man next to me convinced the other that my husband was a cop. The agitated man kept screaming and digging in his backpack and we were sure he was going for a weapon. When we got to our stop the man tried to trip my husband.
However, a few nights before this we took the El to the Cubs game and had no problems.
So stay away from the south side!
We also got a great rate but the parking next door is a whopping $48 a night. We really should have looked for a cheaper option.
Also, we thought we were going to die on the El returning from a White Sox game.
A very agitated man sat next to my husband and a man next to me convinced the other that my husband was a cop. The agitated man kept screaming and digging in his backpack and we were sure he was going for a weapon. When we got to our stop the man tried to trip my husband. However, a few nights before this we took the El to the Cubs game and had no problems.
So stay away from the south side!
This post was edited on 9/16/16 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:30 pm to ProudLSUMom
What exactly makes up the "south side"? Is there a certain street or area that defines the border?
Posted on 9/16/16 at 12:54 pm to WG_Dawg
quote:
What exactly makes up the "south side"? Is there a certain street or area that defines the border?
You know I'm not sure. Maybe it's south of downtown? I do remember seeing a map and south side was marked on it. We were staying in the Gold Coast area.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 1:15 pm to ProudLSUMom
quote:
stay away from the south side!
Obviously.
Well the South side of Chicago
Is the baddest part of town
Posted on 9/16/16 at 3:15 pm to WG_Dawg
There could be deals to be had on the Mag Mile just because of inventory, but as far as hotels go the overwhelming majority are in good areas.
Airbnb is a totally different ballgame though.
Airbnb is a totally different ballgame though.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 3:20 pm to ProudLSUMom
quote:
What exactly makes up the "south side"? Is there a certain street or area that defines the border?
Near the lake I would stay north of Cermak Ave. (2200 block). I used to live at 1200 S near Michigan and it was fantastic. Soldier Field is around the 1800 S level. To be honest its good all the way to McCormack Place, but there is really no reason to be between Cermak and McCormack place if not at a convention. I would say this is a safe assumption as far west as I-90/94.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 3:42 pm to SM6
The south side is so far south of the touristy areas it's not a concern
Posted on 9/16/16 at 4:40 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:
Well the South side of Chicago
Is the baddest part of town
and if you go down there
you better just beware
of a man named Leroy Brown
Posted on 9/16/16 at 8:14 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Southside is south of I-55. But the on the map southside is around Washington Park.
Posted on 9/17/16 at 3:14 pm to WG_Dawg
Stay in the loop
I usually stay at best western grant park or the good ol travelodge. Indigo is nice too.
I usually stay at best western grant park or the good ol travelodge. Indigo is nice too.
This post was edited on 9/17/16 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 9/18/16 at 4:51 am to WG_Dawg
I'd stay in the West Garfield Park area and at all costs avoid the Wrigleyvill area. As far as the Southside is concerned,if you aren't a fan of history, then yes, avoid the Southside. But if the first Heisman or a museum of science and industry or the midway or the Pullman district or University of Chicago(Big Bertha, A-Bomb, Einstein) fancy your interest. By all means enjoy the Southside.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 12:54 pm to WG_Dawg
Not many people are aware that some neighborhoods west of downtown (i.e. Austin, East and West Garfield Park, and extending south into North Lawndale) are pretty dangerous.
Other than that, you'll be fine if you stay west of 90/94 and don't hover south of Hyde Park.
There is also a pocket in North Rogers Park that can get pretty sketchy at times, too. It is very far north.
Other than that, you'll be fine if you stay west of 90/94 and don't hover south of Hyde Park.
There is also a pocket in North Rogers Park that can get pretty sketchy at times, too. It is very far north.
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