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Chicago for the Fouth of July / Things to do & see?
Posted on 4/14/16 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 4/14/16 at 4:48 pm
Going to Chicago for the week of Fourth of July. I have tentative reservations at a condo/apt in The Loop area not far from the Navy Pier. Is this the best neighbohood to stay at for the 6 day trip? Already have bleacher seat tickets to see the Cubs on July 5th!!
Any other suggestions on what to do would be appreciated?
Any other suggestions on what to do would be appreciated?
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Posted on 4/14/16 at 5:22 pm to Crow Pie
Some Chicago people will probably chime in, but we were advised to skip the pier. We were there for the Fourth last year.
We stayed closer to the water tower area and walked to tons of stuff. Did a Cubs game, which was great, ate pizza, went to the parks, did the art museum. I would definitely recommend the architectural tour to start one of your mornings. It was great. There are a number of great steakhouses to choose from, but we spent a lot of time just walking from place to place and getting beer and apps.
It was like 72 degrees and sunny, so we wanted to be outside most of the time.
We stayed closer to the water tower area and walked to tons of stuff. Did a Cubs game, which was great, ate pizza, went to the parks, did the art museum. I would definitely recommend the architectural tour to start one of your mornings. It was great. There are a number of great steakhouses to choose from, but we spent a lot of time just walking from place to place and getting beer and apps.
It was like 72 degrees and sunny, so we wanted to be outside most of the time.
Posted on 4/14/16 at 6:55 pm to Crow Pie
The Science and Industry Museum is awesome.
Posted on 4/14/16 at 7:46 pm to Pettifogger
quote:This condo is right between the Pier and the Water Tower Place about 3-4 blocks from the lake. I imagine that is close enough to all the attraction in that general area. The other choice is by Millennium Park
We stayed closer to the water tower area and walked to tons of stuff.
Posted on 4/14/16 at 7:51 pm to gringeaux
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Navy Pier is cool.
If you're in to tourist traps.
Posted on 4/14/16 at 9:26 pm to Crow Pie
going to chi town first week of june, plan on going to a cubs game, pub crawls, go to swim at the beaches, take a boat and bicycle tour
Posted on 4/14/16 at 9:29 pm to gringeaux
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gringeaux
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This was fun last time I was up there Beer Tour
thanks im looking for more like this
Posted on 4/14/16 at 10:25 pm to Crow Pie
Blue line to depaul. Get some 
Posted on 4/14/16 at 10:57 pm to mailman
There are a few other brewerise up there. Goose Island was about the best.
Also, try to get some Chicago mix Garrets popcorn.
Also, try to get some Chicago mix Garrets popcorn.
Posted on 4/15/16 at 7:20 am to gringeaux
I did brewery tours at Half Acre and Revolution. Both were pretty good. Half Acre is really small and we had to line up in the morning.
This post was edited on 4/15/16 at 7:22 am
Posted on 4/15/16 at 8:32 am to Crow Pie
Buy some Kevlar and watch the Hunger Games on the Southside.
Posted on 4/15/16 at 10:29 am to PsychTiger
Architectural boat tour one morning, but book your tickets ahead of time through the Chicago Architectural Foundation because they sell out. Watch the fireworks from Oak St or North Ave beaches (yes there are beaches!).
Portillos for a dog, Cubs game if they are in town (no need to see the White Sox, or go south of 18th and Michigan for that matter). Walk along Grant/Millenium Park.
The art museum is fantastic if you are into art. Wicker Park/Bucktown is a cool neighborhood to walk around and grab a beer. Old Town and Lincoln Park as well.
Don't let the media scare you, unless you are in the wrong part of town (which you will have no reason to be) you are fine.
CTA is a great option to get around, both train and *gasp* bus. Yes our buses are actually good. However, uberX and Lyft are plentiful.
Enjoy!!
Portillos for a dog, Cubs game if they are in town (no need to see the White Sox, or go south of 18th and Michigan for that matter). Walk along Grant/Millenium Park.
The art museum is fantastic if you are into art. Wicker Park/Bucktown is a cool neighborhood to walk around and grab a beer. Old Town and Lincoln Park as well.
Don't let the media scare you, unless you are in the wrong part of town (which you will have no reason to be) you are fine.
CTA is a great option to get around, both train and *gasp* bus. Yes our buses are actually good. However, uberX and Lyft are plentiful.
Enjoy!!
Posted on 4/17/16 at 1:08 am to SM6
Portillos is the most overrated Chicago thing around. Any gyro or hot dog joint around has the same food and quality. I don't get its popularity. There will be 20 plus cars in the drive through at times. Boggles my mind.
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 1:09 am
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