4 hours at ORD
Oct 21, 2005 | 1:47 pm
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4 hours at ORD
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!
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Oct 22, 2005 | 6:13 am
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Originally Posted by Big Mo
There's a full-service Hilton on the premises.
http://www.chicago-ord.com/10202836.html
Oct 24, 2005 | 2:06 pm
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Originally Posted by Pat89339
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!
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.
Oct 28, 2005 | 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Big Mo
There's a full-service Hilton on the premises.
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/
I think the fee is $12.
http://www.nicksfishmarketchicago.com/
Originally Posted by essxjay
...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).