Originally Posted by DarcyMae
Thanks for the replies, everyone. They've given me lots of ideas (I really like the Loop tour idea)
A question -- can someone tell me about Millennium Park? I've been surfing around looking for information. Best I can tell is that it's a big open space with public art, theaters, and places to eat. Is there something I'm missing here? I won't have time to see a full fledged theater production and I'm not going to sit down to eat. Other than for the public art, what is there for me to do or see there?
The only theater productions (there is a dance theatre) or outdoor concerts are at night. Personally, I think the park is amazing (amazingly expensive to construct too). It is certainly one of the top 5 places I would send someone.
Interesting also that no one (unless I missed it) has mentioned the #1 attraction in Chicago, which is Navy Pier. A huge tourist trap IMO but spectacular views of the Chicago skyline.