Originally Posted by MANCHESTER
thanks all. Sounds like the weather will be fine....my plan is to eat lots of 'Chicago food'...hence the question about the Weber place & do lots of shopping (perhaps also a blues bar one night) before heading down to Miami for some sun!
Will stay at the Peninsula as I hear good things about it.
As ever, the advice on this board has been great!
You'll have easy access to anything downtown. And the concierge will be able to provide wonderful restaurant recommendations for meals. If I might make some very Chicago-centric suggestions, make time for a Chicago-style pizza and hit a Chicago-style hot dog stand for lunch during your trip.
You'll have plenty to do downtown. Sightseeing by bus to catch the highlights is good, as is the Chicago river cruise or a "harbor" cruise (not sure if that will be running in Feb.
Museums are excellent, particularly the Art Museum. Also would recommend the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in nearby Oak Park if you are interested in architecture.
Definitely hit a blues club.