Quote:
Originally posted by theta sig agd
Who gets initiated at Convention? Do they just choose a chapter?
People from Chicago could you fill me in on some great resturants and things that are must sees. I think I am gonna visit early...any Guest rooms available in the area... 
|
They initiate Alumna Initiates at Convention rather than New Members from any given chapter.
I'm from Detroit but have been to Chicago many times. Some of the fun things to do are going to Navy Pier which has shops, foods, a big ferris wheel and other entertainment. There is a strip of Michigan Avenue (which is where the hotel is!) called the Magnificent Mile and it includes numerous shopping centers (including The Water Tower, one of the best!), FAO Schwartz, Niemann Marcus (sp?), etc. You can go up to the top of the Sears Tower, the tallest building in the US, for a spectacular view. You can also go to the top of the John Hancock building which is a few stories shorter but closer to the Magnificent Mile. The Chicago Art Institute is absolutely wonderful as are the Field Museum and Shedd's Aquarium. There are so many great restaurants it's hard to pick! There is a Hard Rock, a restaurant owned by Michael Jordan, Ed Debevicks (sp?)(where the waiters are intentionally mean and rude.. and so are the customers, so don't wear your letters there!), AND you have to sample some Chicago style pizza at Gino's East or UNO's.. it's really awesome pizza!
Hope that helps a bit!
Dee