OT: What to do in Chicago?

Keix

So, I may be visiting Chicago with my Dad for a few days either this coming weekend (in two days!) or July 21st-22nd. Alas, he is pretty anti-shopping so I won't get much NAS admiring done if it's the latter date. This will be my first time visiting the city--what are the must-sees? I'd like a mix of touristy and non-touristy things. Also, recommendations for good French and/or Chinese restaurants? We'll rent a car, but is driving around the city practicable?

13 years ago

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I loved the architectural boat tour and the art museum!

13 years ago

Amy

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I have kids, so the Field Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry were favorites. They're fantastic, even for adults

13 years ago

Traci

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Finding parking can be tough. When we drive into the city we try to park once and then take the train around town for the day. When we stayed in a hotel on Michigan ave we did a combo of lots of walking with short cab rides.

We like the Willis Tower sky deck for cool views of the city.

13 years ago

biscuitsmom

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Shedds Aquarium is truly amazing and there is such a wide variety of things to see that just about anyone would enjoy it! http://www.sheddaquarium.org/e.....hibit.html

13 years ago

cjh

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For walking tour of the loop, don't miss Millenium Park and Navy Pier, running/walking/biking path along the Lake shore. Chicago is so beautiful - while the museums are FAB, don't forget to spend time outside if the weather permits. Wear comfortable shoes that won't make blisters. And have fun!

Also: note the interesting architecture. Try Lincoln Park and the zoo, Frank Lloyd Wright tour: http://www.gowright.org/

HAVE FUN!

13 years ago

bj1111

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you can do a "pet the whales" tour at the shedd. pretty unique.

if you like improv, try too much light makes the baby go blind.--bonus, it's close to hopleaf, see below.

chicago is a great eating city. schwa, if you can get in, publican for 300 beers and nose-to-tail, great vietnamese in argyle neighborhood--an el ride away. hopleaf for 300 beers and sandwiches. in chinatown, seven treasure for soups, chinese bakery for dimsum, joy yee for pan asian, heavy on lorean and thai, plus bubble tea!

what kind of french to you like...fine, bistro, cafe? bistro zinc is an oldie but a goodie. avec is great as a "french tapas" place. le colonial does french/vietnamese.

old school cocktails in a speakeasy atmosphere are having a moment. violet hour, the office, curio.

jealous of the fun you will have. dad will have a good time in the bleachers at wrigley if there is a game.

13 years ago

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