What To Do In Chicago? FAQ in Chicago http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r16546881 en Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:16:44 EDT Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:16:44 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428415 ddtvaldez : Hey, there's this new hip hop musical coming, check it out: »beintheheights.com/ddtrish it looks amazing..

OH, they have a trailer here too:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2zGNopB1WQ


You can win tickets from that first link - I'm already entered, weeee! - so enter. Good luck all! Hope to see you there ;) ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23428415 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:27:32 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23137277 Jon :
said by Moe Diddley See Profile :

I went on a segway tour out of millennium park. Took my 68yr old mother and she loved it. My teenagers thought it was cool. Then walked over to the skydeck (Willis Tower) and stood out in a glass box up 100 plus stories. Fun day.
No friggin way you'll get me in that box.
Segways do look fun though. Never been on one.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23137277 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:24:52 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23136692 Moe Diddley : I went on a segway tour out of millennium park. Took my 68yr old mother and she loved it. My teenagers thought it was cool. Then walked over to the skydeck (Willis Tower) and stood out in a glass box up 100 plus stories. Fun day.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23136692 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:35:14 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22130882 chinastuffst : Thank u for these information. I am planning a visit this summer. That's great. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22130882 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:06:01 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22002519 gnarbar85 : This is really good info!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22002519 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:27:17 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21306608 S_engineer : Best hot dog....Fat Johnnies on western
Best Pork Chop sammich....Jimmies on Canal
Best Pizza...debatable (to many good ones to list)
Best Deli Sub....Fontanos off of Racine

Things to do in ChiTown?
Small Pubs such as Blue Chicago or Kingston Mines to hear the blues refined Chicago style.

Now I'm hungry
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The Admiral Theatre. Opened in 1927.
»www.admiralx.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20451312 Thu, 08 May 2008 12:19:53 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20407740 Homunculus : Kuma's Corner.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20407740 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:12:41 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19371949 Warzau : A true Chicagoan never puts ketchup on a hot dog. Period

A true Chicagoan would never pay 60 dollars for a tour for Hot Dogs, we just tell people were to go. Damn Im hungry for some Hot Dogs now. Wait I'll get cancer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19371949 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:47:59 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19305750 Jon : I just stumbled onto this...
»www.chicagohotdogtours.com

$60!?!? :o

I wonder what 3 places they go to? Geez, I'll take someone to three kick ass hot dog places if the just by me lunch. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19305750 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:47:38 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18178698 Suchaknight : Smelt season is coming soon. Go down to the lakefront after work and fry up a few. One of the last cheap forms of entertainment left in the city.
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It doesn't have a huge selection, but several of my "secret" places are on there - I guess I just don't get out much any more. :p

And they aren't afraid of the South Side, as so many listing-type sites and guides are. Under blues and jazz they list Lee's Unleaded on South Chicago, and the Velvet Lounge ferchrissakes - one of the great dives in this town, owned by one of the great players from the AACM, Fred Anderson. Under soul food they list Izola's and Lem's BBQ House, not just Army & Lou's (all are very good). They list the Hot House too.

Not a huge selection, but very good taste. I would recommend this site to a visitor.
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It's pretty cool!

»www.clickaroundchicago.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17291922 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:24:02 EDT New Sports / Concert Venue http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17138397 RMAntala01 : Don't forget about the newest 11,000 seat venue in the area: SEARS CENTRE

LOCATION:
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
The Sears Centre is located within Prairie Stone Business Park, less than a half-mile west of where the now-demolished Poplar Creek Music Theater (1980-1994) was located.

CONTACTS:
Phone) 847-649-2222
Fax) 847-649-2322
Web) »www.searscentre.com

CONCERTS:

Oct 26th - Duran Duran w/ Assassins (First Public Event At The New Venue)

Oct 27th & 28th - Bob Dylan w/ Kings of Leon

Oct 29th - Lionel Ritchie w/ Chaka Kahn

SPORTS:

Chicago Hounds - United Hockey League (»www.chicagohounds.com)
The Chicago Hounds begin their inaugural season in October 2006 with the first home game to begin in November. Owned and operated by Chicagoland Sports, LLC, the Chicago Hounds are the newest addition to the Chicago market. With affordable season, group, and individual ticket pricing, a Hounds hockey game has something for everyone.

Chicago Shamrox - National Lacross League (»www.chicagoshamrox.com)
After thousands of votes, their fans have chosen the new team name: Chicago Shamrox! Follow the Chicago Shamrox as the league spends the rest of 2006 growing.

As-yet-unnamed-team - United Indoor Football League
The Chicago indoor football team begins their inaugural season in April 2007. Owned and operated by Chicagoland Sports, LLC, the indoor football team is a new and exciting addition to the Northwest Chicagoland area. Playing eight home games per season, Chicago UIF season tickets are an affordable way to check out our hard hitting football action. Group and individual tickets are also a great value and a perfect way to entertain friends and family. A team name and website will be coming soon!

Chicago Storm - Major Indoor Soccer League (»www.chicagostorm.net)
Established in 2004, the Storm has gone from fledgling Franchise to playoff contender in only two seasons. Now Chicago takes the next step in franchise history by making the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates its' new home.

NOTE:
All of the above information was pulled directly from their own website, and is current as of my posting it.

I was just surprised how few people have heard of this place yet; to be honest, I probably wouldn't have known about it either if I hadn't been looking for Duran Duran tickets after hearing about the concert on the radio one day about a month ago. BTW, I did end up getting 4 tickets for the concert... I always wanted to see them since I was in High School in the 80's & figured it'd also be fun to see the first show at a new venue.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17138397 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:50:29 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17094504 snipper_cr : Broadway in Chicago (www.broadwayinchicago.com)
Particularly Wicked playing at the Ford center for the performingarts/ Oriental theatre.
Only problem is tickets are expensive and need to be reserved ahead of time but it is an AMAZING show.
The Pirate queen is supposed to be really cool and MamaMia is coming back.
Chicago has an amazing theatre district that I have been fortunate to be able to attend many shows.
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Thanks! ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16981600 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:58:22 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16660697 Bulldawg : Not sure how long this will stay around or if it will be much help to anyone. But here's a little info »www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14014246/ posted today 08/07/2006 that gives a day of activities to do in the Windy City.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16660697 Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:47:25 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16636584 StepR : Just ate at the World-Famous Billy Goat Restaurant.
»www.billygoattavern.com/history.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16636584 Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:47:21 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16633875 horatiub : did you guys forget about Greek Town? :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16633875 Thu, 03 Aug 2006 03:30:06 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16627552 dddane : Downtown...

-Magnificant Mile Shopping on Michigan Avenue
-Navy Pier (sadly, the #2 tourist attraction in IL?)

North side...
-Lincoln Park Zoo
-Boystown
-Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

South side
-by most people's accounts, china town is on the south side, not west side...
-Pilsen - Mexican neighborhood

North Suburbs
-Ravinia Festival - »www.ravinia.org

Tripsweb for public transit planning »tripsweb.rtachicago.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16627552 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:16:38 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16612871 SuperNet33 : this should b a sticky!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16612871 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:01:02 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16579851 StepR : West- In Oak Park, the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
»www.oprf.com/flw/

West- In Winfield, Cantigny Park, a museum of the First infantry Division, with walk-through diaramas of battlefields; outside, visitors can climb on WWI, WWII, Korean War and other tanks. Adjacent is the McCormick House tour and formal gardens.
»www.rrmtf.org/cantigny/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16579851 Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:32:34 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16569385 djdanska : West suburbs. Downers grove. The tivoli theater. across the street from the main st. metra station.
»www.organman.com/tivoli.sht
»www.classiccinemas.com/History/tivoli.asp
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Great architectural tours (by boat, foot, segway or bus!): Chicago Architectural Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue, www.architecture.org

Not well-enough known - Neighborhood Tours by the City of Chicago's Office of Cultural Affairs, see www.chgocitytours.com for schedule]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16569372 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:23:26 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16567825 The WalL : Updated with all replies so far and added a couple more places.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16567825 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:26:27 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16556879 jmdomini : Western Suburbs:
Naperville Riverwalk
Morton Arboretum
Brookfield Zoo
Fabyan Forest Preserve (Batavia)- Windmill and Japanese garden
Paramount Arts Center (Aurora)
Farnsworth House (Plano)
Chicago Premium Outlets (Aurora)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16556879 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 23:32:26 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16556153 Darek : Downtown
-> »www.millenniumpark.org/

North Suburbs
-> »www.chicago-botanic.org/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16556153 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 21:27:17 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16555708 Bulldawg :
said by gdm See Profile :

Far North/Northwest Suburbs

Gurnee Mills Shopping - »www.gurneemillsmall.com/static/n···GhJoVXwY
Six Flags Great America

Volo Auto Museum and Antiques »www.volocars.com/
Just adding a Link
Six Flags Great America
»www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamer···ndex.asp]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16555708 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 20:12:20 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16552711 gdm : Far North/Northwest Suburbs

Gurnee Mills Shopping - »www.gurneemillsmall.com/static/n···GhJoVXwY
Six Flags Great America

Volo Auto Museum and Antiques »www.volocars.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16552711 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:08:31 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16552504 insomniac : Couple more additions.

South Side:
Smart Museum of Art
Robie House

West suburbs:
Kane County Cougars
Schaumburg Flyers

South suburbs:
Joliet Jackhammers
Windy City Thunderbolts
Gary SouthShore Railcats
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Museum of Science and Industry (already listed)
Accessible via CTA and Metra Electric (57th St. Station)

Oriental Institute
Accessible via CTA - on U of Chicago campus

Checkerboard Lounge (blues) 52nd & Harper
Accessible via CTA or Metra Electric (53rd St. stop)
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16552421 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 10:02:40 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16551083 insomniac : Western suburbs:
Rosebud, Catch 35, Heaven on Seven, etc. in downtown Naperville
Naper Settlement
SciTech Museum in Aurora

Also, the Museum of Science and Industry is hardly "downtown." I'd put it in the South Side section.
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A couple of ideas:
Portillos
Sullivan's (for steaks) in Naperville
Walter Payton's Roundhouse in Aurora
Hollywood Casino in Aurora (I think all the boats should be in here)
Uncle Julio's in Oak Brook?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16550742 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 23:30:54 EDT Re: What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16550580 Bulldawg : NorthWest Suburbs
Rosemont
Allstate Arena-Chicago Rush Arena Football (Seasonal)
North of Mannheim (RT45) and Higgins (RT72)
»www.allstatearena.com/

Rosemont Theater
Many Good Shows
5400 N. River Rd.
»www.rosemont.com/visiting/theatre.shtml

Museum of Hummels (Yep Hummels)
»www.stephenshummelmuseum.com/

Many Good Eats in the area too
»www.rosemont.com/restaurants/ind···ts.shtml

Melrose Park
Kiddieland
»www.kiddieland.com/

Just to help get this started ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16550580 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:58:35 EDT What To Do In Chicago? FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16546881 The WalL : Chicago is the 3rd larest city in the US. It has a diverse ethnic and cultural footage. From the old Europeans to the newest Asians, immigrants and natives have been living in this town for centuries.

Here is a short list of what to do in this great city and places to visit. Note that the links on the left provide valuable info on some things mentioned below.

How to get around:
CTA chicago buses and trains - www.yourcta.com
Pace suburban bus service - www.pacebus.com
Metra regional train service - www.metrarail.com

Places to visit in and around the city (by sections of the city):
Downtown
1. Shedd Aquarium
2. Field Museum
3. Art Institute
4. Museum of Contemporary Art
5. Adler Planetarium
6. Sears Tower Observatory
7. Hancock Building Observatory/Signature Room
8. Millenium Park. Website: »www.millenniumpark.org/
9. Grant Park

North side
1. Wrigley Field - Home of Chicago Cubs and neighboring Wrigleyville for the bars and pubs.
Located at: Addison Ave and Shieffield.
Accessible by CTA Red Line and CTA Buses.

2. Devon Avenue for Indian/Pakistani restaurants and grocers and everything else that is South Asian.
Located at: Devon Ave (6400 N) and Western Ave (2400 W).
Accessible by CTA Red Line and CTA Buses.

South side
1. US Cellular Field - Home of the World Champion Chicago White Sox for enjoying baseball
Located at: 35th St and Shields Ave.
Accessible by CTA Red Line.

2. Museum of Science and Industry
Located at: 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive.
Accessible by CTA buses and Metra Electric (57th St. Station)

3. Oriental Institute
Accessible by CTA buses. Its located on U of Chicago campus

4. Checkerboard Lounge (Blues)
Located at: 52nd St & Harper
Accessible by CTA buses or Metra Electric (53rd St. stop)

5. Smart Museum of Art

6. Robie House

West side
1. United Center - Home of Chicago Bulls
Located at: Damen Ave and Jackson Blvd.
Accessible by CTA Damen bus and CTA Blue Line.

2. China Town - For ethnic Chinese, Malaysian and Mongolian cuisine and everything Chinese. This place is a must visit.
Located at: Cermak Ave and Wentworth St.
Accessible by CTA Red Line.

3. Korea Town

North Suburbs
1. Gurnee Mills Shopping - One big shopping mall near the Illinois/Wisconsin border.
Website: »www.gurneemillsmall.com/static/n···GhJoVXwY

2. Volo Auto Museum and Antiques
Website: »www.volocars.com/

3. Six Flags Great America - Rides for everyone in the family. Look for special sales at colleges and schools for half-off tickets.
Website: »www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamer···ndex.asp

4. Chicago Botanical Garden
Website: »www.chicago-botanic.org/

NorthWest Suburbs
1. Allstate Arena- Home of the Chicago Rush of AFL. Chicago Wolves also call Allstate Arena their home. They are arguably the most successful pro-sports franchise in Chicago history having made playoffs for over 10 straight years and winning championships.
Located at: North of Mannheim (IL Rt 45) and Higgins (IL Rt 72).
Accessible by roads and Metra.
Website: »www.allstatearena.com

2. Rosemont Theater has many good shows. Reserve in advance or you'll lose out on the best shows/seats.
Located at: 5400 N. River Rd in Rosemont
Accesible by roads and Metra (with a cab from the station?)
Website: »www.rosemont.com/visiting/theatre.shtml

3. Museum of Hummels (Yep Hummels...we've got that too)
Website: »www.stephenshummelmuseum.com/

4. Many good restaurants
Website: »www.rosemont.com/restaurants/ind···ts.shtml

5. Kiddieland in Melrose Park
Website: »www.kiddieland.com/

South Suburbs
1. Joliet Jackhammers - Minor League baseball action.

2. Windy City Thunderbolts

3. Gary SouthShore Railcats

West Suburbs
1. Kane County Cougars - AAA affiliate of Oakland A's. You can always be assured of a great pitching effort on the mound with this team.

2. Schaumburg Flyers - This is one team that will stop at nothing to make it fun for the fans. Be it signing 'Leon' of Budweiser ads or playing the first few innings on the big scoreboard using a video game, they make it fun for the fan.

3. Chicago Bandits - Chicago's professional softball team plays at Benedictine University's grounds in Lisle, IL. And they have some top notch talent on their roster including Olympic Gold medalist Jennie Finch.
Located at: Benedictine University, Lisle IL.
Accessible by Metrarail and cabs.

4. Naperville Riverwalk in downtown Naperville

5. Morton Arboretum in Lisle

6. Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield

7. Fabyan Forest Preserve (Batavia)- Windmill and Japanese garden

8. Paramount Arts Center in Aurora

9. Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora

10. BNSF Railroad Museum in Aurora

11. Farnsworth House in Plano

12. SciTech Museum in Aurora

13. Naper Settlement

Some good restaurants:
Portillos
Sullivan's (for steaks) in Naperville
Walter Payton's Roundhouse in Aurora
Hollywood Casino in Aurora (I think all the boats should be in here)
Magianos, Uncle Julio's in Oak Brook
Rosebud, Catch 35, Heaven on Seven, etc. in Downtown Naperville
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