Thinking of going to Chicago... ideas?
Jan 6, 2011 | 9:57 am
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Just love the windy city. 
When I was there recently (during the Chicago Seminar DO) for 6 days, two of which were devoted to the DO. {couldn't thank toomanybooks enough for his efforts before/during/after the DO} ^^. The rest I spent raoming the city. I've visited Chicago many times before. Never get tired of it.
If the OP wants a glimps of what Chicago has to offer, take a look at this
http://stefanofoto.smugmug.com/Trave...38229193_DaHPk
I know my photos do not do justice for the city. You must see it for yourself.
When I was there recently (during the Chicago Seminar DO) for 6 days, two of which were devoted to the DO. {couldn't thank toomanybooks enough for his efforts before/during/after the DO} ^^. The rest I spent raoming the city. I've visited Chicago many times before. Never get tired of it.
If the OP wants a glimps of what Chicago has to offer, take a look at this
http://stefanofoto.smugmug.com/Trave...38229193_DaHPk
I know my photos do not do justice for the city. You must see it for yourself.
minor nitpick, #5 isn't the hancock (the others you labeled hancock are). I think that's 900 n michigan?
Jan 6, 2011 | 4:24 pm
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Well said, peersteve. Unfortunately, generalizations often are unhelpful and erroneously keep tourists out of some of the best attractions and neighborhoods in Chicago. I would never want to dissuade somebody from visiting the Museum of Science and Industry, for example.
Jan 7, 2011 | 8:22 am
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Jan 7, 2011 | 12:26 pm
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That said, lots of people go swimming in it. If it's warm out, the bracing water can feel good. And it's not like it's icy...just not "warm".
Jan 9, 2011 | 8:15 pm
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Jan 11, 2011 | 10:45 pm
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Jan 14, 2011 | 8:25 pm
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Chicago ranked as the top town for foodies in AAA’s latest restaurant guide, a title the city is holding for the fifth year in a row.
The AAA Motor Club gave seven restaurants in Chicago five diamonds for 2011, the travel agency’s highest rating. Las Vegas ranks second with five restaurants, and New York is third with three.
The AAA Motor Club gave seven restaurants in Chicago five diamonds for 2011, the travel agency’s highest rating. Las Vegas ranks second with five restaurants, and New York is third with three.
Feb 10, 2011 | 4:08 pm
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One piece of advice I'd give is to stay reasonably close to the loop (though not in the loop, since it's kind of dead at night). The public transit in Chicago is really most convenient for getting between downtown and the neighborhoods. It's a little tougher to get between the neighborhoods, and often involves making transfers, which can significantly add to the time it takes to get anywhere, especially during off-peak times. The Westin River North is reasonably close to the blue, red, and brown lines, and walkable to downtown locations like Michigan Avenue, etc. It's also close to Frontera Grill, which is a great restaurant.