DBAHO Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Well I'm finally going to be in the Windy City this weekend, and I'll be doing some sightseeing on Saturday Morning, and maybe Sunday Morning before the Sox games. So what are the best things to do? I've heard doing a boat tour around Lake Michigan is meant to be pretty good (if anyone has any suggestions on what the best one is, I'm all ears), maybe going up Sears Tower for the view also? Gotta be something close to the Loop / Downtown though because that's where I'm staying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The Sears Tower is a great ideas, as is the Hancock building. Make sure that there is a clear view before you pay, or you will literally be looking at clouds. Grant Park and Millenium Park are very beautiful this time of year. Depending on what kind of food and price, I can load you up with ideas of places to eat. Too bad you aren't here Friday, or you could check out some of the financial markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If you take a boat tour take the architectural one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 You should rent a bike by the lakefront and ride from Mccormick place down to Navy pier.The Shedd aquarium is is a great place to go to.Walk up and down Michigan ave and State st to get the real feel of Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If you like museums we got some cool ones. Lots of cool places to eat. Chicago had cool fests and stuff going on all summer. metromix.com has a run down on whats going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 10:13 AM) If you like museums we got some cool ones. Lots of cool places to eat. Chicago had cool fests and stuff going on all summer. metromix.com has a run down on whats going on. +1 on the museums. Those are fun to go to. You would have to take some sort of train if you don't have a car, but Brookfield Zoo is solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 11:02 AM) The Sears Tower is a great ideas, as is the Hancock building. Make sure that there is a clear view before you pay, or you will literally be looking at clouds. Grant Park and Millenium Park are very beautiful this time of year. Depending on what kind of food and price, I can load you up with ideas of places to eat. Too bad you aren't here Friday, or you could check out some of the financial markets. I'm staying right near Grant Park so I'll definitely be checking that one out. I probably want to try some Deep Dish Pizza while I'm over here, since I've heard so much about it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If you are interested in the history of the city, one of the best ways to get it is to take one of the riverboat architecture tours. They leave from Navy Pier, and take you up and down the north and south branch of the river, giving all sorts of cool info. And definitely walk through Millenium Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 09:17 AM) I'm staying right near Grant Park so I'll definitely be checking that one out. I probably want to try some Deep Dish Pizza while I'm over here, since I've heard so much about it on here. Another big "Chicago" food is a Chicago style hot dog. And definate props on the Muesum campus suggestion. Depending on what you are into (Aquatics, Astronomy, Natural History) Chicago has world class facilities and exhibits. I've never done it, but Navy Pier probably deserves a mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Do the 3 hour double decker bus tour, sit on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 You have to go to Wrigley Field!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Oh and eat deep dish pizza at Giordano's. There is one a block from the Sears Tower. Don't be talked into Lou Malnati's or Geno's East, they're both over rated tourist traps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 02:39 PM) Oh and eat deep dish pizza at Giordano's. There is one a block from the Sears Tower. Don't be talked into Lou Malnati's or Geno's East, they're both over rated tourist traps. Lou's > Giordano's IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I went to Giordanos; not that impressed really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Just be ready to face the realization that once you've entered Chicago, you've entered the greatest city on the face of the Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I think Giordano's is over-rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 03:47 PM) I think Giordano's is over-rated. You and your West Coast pina colada pizzas! Edited July 14, 2008 by SoxFanForever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 04:06 PM) You and your West Coast pina colada pizzas! To put it in perspective, Pizza Hut is the best pizza I've had in Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 02:25 PM) Lou's > Giordano's IMO Giordano's has slipped now that it has locations everywhere, it's hit or miss. If you find one that's top notch though, it beats the pants off of anywhere else. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Giordano's is by far #3 on my list behind Ginos and Lous. Ginos is the best IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 03:25 PM) Lou's > Giordano's IMO Lou's>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Giordano's imo, and I like Giordano's. Lou's is the best food on the planet to me, I absolutely love their pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Piss all over Wrigley Field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 03:47 PM) I think Giordano's is over-rated. Its all about Lous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 QUOTE (mreye @ Jul 14, 2008 -> 11:31 AM) You have to go to Wrigley Field!! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Make sure you don't wear zippered pants in the back in Wrigleyville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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