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Oct 21, 2005 | 1:47 pm
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I have done a search and read about whether or not to go into Chicago and where to eat outside the airport. What I am interested in, is if there is anything to do at the airport? Is there a library or reading room? Is there a museum or interesting display to visit? Is there somewhere you can go outside for some fresh air and watch planes? I am not thrilled about hanging around the RCC for 4 hours. At least there are 3 of those and I can bounce around between them if there's nothing else going on airside.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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Oct 21, 2005 | 3:43 pm
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There's a full-service Hilton on the premises.
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Oct 22, 2005 | 6:13 am
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There's a full-service Hilton on the premises.
ORD Hilton has gourmet dining at Andiamo's and more...

http://www.chicago-ord.com/10202836.html
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Oct 24, 2005 | 2:06 pm
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I have done a search and read about whether or not to go into Chicago and where to eat outside the airport. What I am interested in, is if there is anything to do at the airport? Is there a library or reading room? Is there a museum or interesting display to visit? Is there somewhere you can go outside for some fresh air and watch planes? I am not thrilled about hanging around the RCC for 4 hours. At least there are 3 of those and I can bounce around between them if there's nothing else going on airside.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

If you walk to Terminal 2, on the way you'll see a real World War II fighter plane on display. It's pretty cool. I've never stopped to read about it. I believe there is also some art that is on display in that area.
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Oct 28, 2005 | 12:55 pm
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There's a full-service Hilton on the premises.
...which has a decent fitness center. I believe non-guests can use it for a nominal fee (can't find the link in the Hilton forum just now).
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Oct 28, 2005 | 1:32 pm
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Do you like seafood? I like this restaurant quite a bit and it's located right next to the Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O'Hare. So just take the hotel shuttle there and enjoy a fine meal.

http://www.nicksfishmarketchicago.com/



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...which has a decent fitness center. I believe non-guests can use it for a nominal fee (can't find the link in the Hilton forum just now).
I think the fee is $12.
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