Chicago

lauralaylin · #1 07-16-2003, 11:44 AM

I'm going to be in Chicago for about 24 hours, starting on Sunday evening. I have a cousin to hang out with Sunday night, but I'm all alone on Monday while she's at work. Assuming I'm lucky enough to be able to leave my suitcase at her apartment during the day, what should I do on Monday? I was thinking maybe the art museum, but a whole day there could get a bit old. I'm sure there must be someone here who has some suggestions!

CutiePie2000 · #2 07-16-2003, 11:49 AM

Paging valkyrie, paging valkyrie.............

RedRoseSAI · #3 07-16-2003, 12:14 PM

Here's a suggestion for a day in the Windy City:
Start out by eating breakfast at Lou Mitchell's on Jackson, in the Loop. You'll get no frills, just really, really good breakfast food. FYI - they don't take plastic, so bring cash.

After breakfast, head to the Sears Tower, also on Jackson. Although I like the view from the Hancock better, going up in the world's tallest building is an experience not to be missed. (Please, no arguments about why it's no longer the tallest building...we don't care to hear it.)

Walk (or cab, if you're tired) east to the Marshall Field's on State Street. Be sure to check out the Tiffany Dome and the "Trend House" furniture exhibit.

By now you're probably ready for lunch. There are a million places to eat in the Loop. If you want to stay at Field's, their 7th floor cafeteria is pretty good. There's also the Berghoff restaurant to the south, on Adams for some the city's best German food in a gorgeous, wood paneled dining room. Bonus - it's also cheap.

After lunch, head north to Michigan Avenue. If you're into art, check out the Terra Museum of Contemporary Art (I believe it's somewhere on the 500 block). Michigan Avenue is Chicago's flashy, touristy, high-end shopping street. For a more discreet (but still high-end) experience, check out the boutiques on Oak Street at the northern end of Michigan Ave.

Wrap up your day by having a pre-dinner cocktail at the top of the John Hancock building's (also on Michigan Ave) Signature Lounge. Get a seat near a window and ogle.

Hope this was of some help! For more suggestions, check out www.metromix.com

DZHBrown · #4 07-19-2003, 11:02 AM

I took a brief trip to Chicago last spring. I only had a day and a half to do anything, so I shopped on the Magnificent Mile, went to Sears Tower and that's really about it. I was staying out towards O'Hare, so I had to drive into downtown. The cost of parking was astronomical, so I didn't park more than twice. I really wanted to go the Navy Pier, the museums, the aquarium, etc. I might go back this fall. (I hope!) Enjoy your trip! It's a cool city,

docetboy · #5 07-20-2003, 08:11 PM

I want to go back to chicago - I might in august for a wedding though

lauralaylin · #6 07-23-2003, 05:04 PM

So I ended up with a lot less time there than I thought I would. So all I got to do was eat and go on a boat tour. That was really cool, the architecture is amazing. Chicago is really a nice city. Thanks for all your suggestions. I wish I could have used them. But I hope to go back in a year or two!

docetboy · #7 07-23-2003, 07:47 PM

your welcome even though we were ultimately useless

Dionysus · #8 03-15-2004, 11:29 AM

Where are some fun places to go in Chicago if you ARE 21+?

valkyrie · #9 03-15-2004, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
Where are some fun places to go in Chicago if you ARE 21+?

It depends -- I can probably recommend some bars/clubs, but what kind of place do you want?

Dionysus · #10 03-15-2004, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
It depends -- I can probably recommend some bars/clubs, but what kind of place do you want?

A typical college age bar/club that plays mainstream music.

Someone mentioned Division and Deerborn.

Rudey · #11 03-15-2004, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
A typical college age bar/club that plays mainstream music.

Just go up towards Fullerton/Lincoln Park area. You'll see all sorts of Depaul college kids at those bars. If you want something nicer, try Le Passage on the gold coast. If you want more of a club scene, try weed street for crobar and you can go to some bars around there.

-Rudey
--I'd tell you how to get to those places but I believe in taxis and don't like getting to know the neighborhoods because I just don't care.

valkyrie · #12 03-15-2004, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
A typical college age bar/club that plays mainstream music.

Someone mentioned Division and Deerborn.

LOL, I can't really help you then. I've never been to any of those places.

Rudey · #13 03-15-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
LOL, I can't really help you then. I've never been to any of those places.

She likes to go for the high school boys.

-Rudey

honeychile · #14 03-15-2004, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
A typical college age bar/club that plays mainstream music.

Someone mentioned Division and Deerborn.

Isn't that dependent upon one's sexual orientation?

GeekyPenguin · #15 03-15-2004, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by honeychile

Isn't that dependent upon one's sexual orientation?

I don't think they check to see if you're gay before they let you in.