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Post by dragonfire53511 on Dec 5, 2009 15:17:54 GMT -5
 Well me and my wife our currently visting family in Beloit,WI. and our thinking about taking a small trip to Chicago, Il. for three days. So sense you guys and gals help with my Las Vegas trip a few years back. I thought I ask you all what would your top 10 thing to vist or do if you were going to drive to Chicago,Il from Wisconsin  |
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Post by Perd on Dec 5, 2009 15:44:45 GMT -5
1. Shedd Aquarium
2. Field Museum of Natural History
3. Lake Shore Drive
4. Go to the top of Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)
5. Wrigleyville (although much better in summer)
6. Navy Pier (same as Wrigleyville)
7. Restaurants (Parthenon, Gibson's Steakhouse, and Gene and Georgetti just to name a few)
8. Shows (Blue Man Group and Jersey Boys are both pretty good)
9. Rush Street (if you like night clubs)
10. The Magnificent Mile (for shopping and such things)
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Dec 5, 2009 17:10:28 GMT -5
1. Shedd Aquarium 2. Field Museum of Natural History 3. Lake Shore Drive 4. Go to the top of Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) 5. Wrigleyville (although much better in summer) 6. Navy Pier (same as Wrigleyville) 7. Restaurants (Parthenon, Gibson's Steakhouse, and Gene and Georgetti just to name a few) 8. Shows (Blue Man Group and Jersey Boys are both pretty good) 9. Rush Street (if you like night clubs) 10. The Magnificent Mile (for shopping and such things) That's a pretty damn good list. The only things I'd add to it are Millennium Park, which isn't for everybody, and the (FREE!) Lincoln Park Zoo. As for the Park, if you just like to sit and people watch like yours truly, it's great. I'm sure that right now they have the outdoor ice skating rink all prepped up. As for another essential place to visit, any of the city's Billy Goat Taverns are pure Chicago. Chi-Town is my favorite city in the U.S., actually. I've lived in Minnesota my entire life, but I've been there many times and can never get enough of it. |
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Dec 5, 2009 17:13:18 GMT -5
You will drive right past/thru Rockford, my home. We have a great museum called Burpee, with a T-rex skeleton on display. If you have kids, or are just a huge science geek, the Discovery Center museum is right next door, and it rocks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2009 18:17:00 GMT -5
I'm also a Rockford, IL native and if you're a hockey fan, go check out the Rockford IceHogs. They're the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. By my count, 9 current Hawks skated for the Hogs within the past three seasons. Come to think of it, if you can find some tickets, try and catch a Blackhawks game at the United Center. There's no experience in sports quite like the Madhouse on Madison.
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Post by Grendel on Dec 5, 2009 20:46:31 GMT -5
When you're in Chi town, I would suggest getting some authentic Chicago Style dogs, but I can't recommend a place. Maybe someone else can help? **hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge**
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Post by Perd on Dec 5, 2009 20:59:40 GMT -5
When you're in Chi town, I would suggest getting some authentic Chicago Style dogs, but I can't recommend a place. Maybe someone else can help? **hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge** I knew I forgot something. For hotdogs I suggest Hot Doug's and Portillo's, also Portillo's has great Italian Beef. |
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Dec 6, 2009 1:26:07 GMT -5
Well me and my wife our currently visting family in Beloit,WI. and our thinking about taking a small trip to Chicago, Il. for three days. So sense you guys and gals help with my Las Vegas trip a few years back. I thought I ask you all what would your top 10 thing to vist or do if you were going to drive to Chicago,Il from Wisconsin Make a stop in Machesney Park, IL and meet fellow crapper Boiler Room Brawler.  Your trip will be priceless. |
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Dec 6, 2009 4:46:08 GMT -5
Well me and my wife our currently visting family in Beloit,WI. and our thinking about taking a small trip to Chicago, Il. for three days. So sense you guys and gals help with my Las Vegas trip a few years back. I thought I ask you all what would your top 10 thing to vist or do if you were going to drive to Chicago,Il from Wisconsin Make a stop in Machesney Park, IL and meet fellow crapper Boiler Room Brawler. Your trip will be priceless. I have in fact met THE Brawler, it was pretty spectacular. |
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Post by Chiral on Dec 6, 2009 12:16:29 GMT -5
1. Shedd Aquarium 2. Field Museum of Natural History 3. Lake Shore Drive 4. Go to the top of Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) 5. Wrigleyville (although much better in summer) 6. Navy Pier (same as Wrigleyville) 7. Restaurants (Parthenon, Gibson's Steakhouse, and Gene and Georgetti just to name a few) 8. Shows (Blue Man Group and Jersey Boys are both pretty good) 9. Rush Street (if you like night clubs) 10. The Magnificent Mile (for shopping and such things) That's a pretty damn good list. The only things I'd add to it are Millennium Park, which isn't for everybody, and the (FREE!) Lincoln Park Zoo. As for the Park, if you just like to sit and people watch like yours truly, it's great. I'm sure that right now they have the outdoor ice skating rink all prepped up. As for another essential place to visit, any of the city's Billy Goat Taverns are pure Chicago. Chi-Town is my favorite city in the U.S., actually. I've lived in Minnesota my entire life, but I've been there many times and can never get enough of it. Yeah, me too! I always end up going from MN to the Chicago area around summer or around Christmas. |
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Post by nate5054 on Dec 6, 2009 14:29:46 GMT -5
The Museum of Science and Industry there is my favorite museum on the planet. If you can survive the drive though the ghettos to get there ;D
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Post by D2: Sweet & Sour Edition on Dec 6, 2009 15:10:39 GMT -5
When you're in Chi town, I would suggest getting some authentic Chicago Style dogs, but I can't recommend a place. Maybe someone else can help? **hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge** Honest to God, The Weiner Circle has the best dogs I've ever had. Ever. And I'm a fat guy. |
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Post by fuzzywarble, squat cobbler on Dec 6, 2009 16:50:41 GMT -5
And don't forget that Gary, IN is a MUST-SEE
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Post by mediamaven on Dec 6, 2009 19:58:49 GMT -5
When you're in Chi town, I would suggest getting some authentic Chicago Style dogs, but I can't recommend a place. Maybe someone else can help? **hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge** I knew I forgot something. For hotdogs I suggest Hot Doug's and Portillo's, also Portillo's has great Italian Beef. Superdawg on the NW side has good hot dogs, although pricey. You really can't beat Portillo's though. Great food all around. Also, depending on what the weather is like (providing it's not freezing or snowing), Lincoln Park Zoo is awesome to go to. The cold really keeps the crowds away (obviously) so you really get a great chance to see a lot more than you normally would. |
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Post by dragonfire53511 on Dec 9, 2009 1:04:27 GMT -5
Thank you for all the great ideas; Were heading out around 9 A.M But we will be unable to see any fellow crapper on this trip maybe next time but with all the snow we got tonight were just going to try to stay on the highway and try to get to chicago safely.
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Dec 9, 2009 21:23:39 GMT -5
Make a stop in Machesney Park, IL and meet fellow crapper Boiler Room Brawler. Your trip will be priceless. I have in fact met THE Brawler, it was pretty spectacular. Yes, and if you luck out you can ge the 2-for-1 deal with AFN and Brawler. ;D |
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