big2bird
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We lost that show in Springfield Mass. but I am going to Chicago the 16th thru the 25th. Never been. What's a must do while there?
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It rains pigeon shit downtown, got me a minute after I came up out of the subway.
Great 360 view and decent prices to have lunch at the the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building. Don't go at nite, it's black tie and you won't like the bill.
Nearby, take an onboard tour of a Nazi U boat at the Museum of Science and Industry. Great museum.
My wife grew up there in Beverly Hills, she went back to visit a few years ago, first time back in Chicago in 35 years.
Great 360 view and decent prices to have lunch at the the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building. Don't go at nite, it's black tie and you won't like the bill.
Nearby, take an onboard tour of a Nazi U boat at the Museum of Science and Industry. Great museum.
My wife grew up there in Beverly Hills, she went back to visit a few years ago, first time back in Chicago in 35 years.
SmokinBBC
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Small world! My Stepfather grew up in Beverly. I grew up in Chicago.
Bird all good things that Nooni mentioned. If you have time to kill then also hit Navy peir...but that would be down on my list.
For the night life and all different kinds of music...hit Rush Street. For great Pizza and Italian hit Giordanos.
They were there in winter time, cold and snowy and a cop gave my wife and daughter (9 at the time) a ride from the museum to that area in his squad car. They wouldn't do that down here.
Supposedly the lakewater makes the best tasting dough for pizza and bread.
Are you working a McCormick? Just a suggestion, don't stay at the McCormick Hyatt. Not that it's a bad hotel, it's just South of everything you want to see.
If the weather is good, you should go see Buckingham Fountain and The Bean in Millennium Park. The Field Museum is and the Shed aquarium are cool if you need to do something inside because of the weather. I'm guessing you would really like the Museum of Science and Industry as Noonie said. You could spend an entire day there.
The Sears building is supposed to have a glass walkway that is on the top of the building. I haven't seen it yet but that would be cool, looking down 1000ft. Navy Pier is good on a nice day. Don't know if you are into architecture but the Chicago River architectural tour is great (boat leaves from the Navy Pier). If you are up there by the river, go to Shaw's Crab House on Hubbard. They have a fancy restaurant upstairs and a dive on the ground floor. Go to the dive, it's great.
At night, walk down by the river on Wacker an at least see the Wrigley building lit up.
Up north, you could go to a baseball game at Wrigley. Don't know if you are interested in baseball but you don't even need to go to the game. The area around Wrigley lot's of fum.
Let me know what show you are working. I will see if the guys from Czarnowski are working it. They can hook you up.
If the weather is good, you should go see Buckingham Fountain and The Bean in Millennium Park. The Field Museum is and the Shed aquarium are cool if you need to do something inside because of the weather. I'm guessing you would really like the Museum of Science and Industry as Noonie said. You could spend an entire day there.
The Sears building is supposed to have a glass walkway that is on the top of the building. I haven't seen it yet but that would be cool, looking down 1000ft. Navy Pier is good on a nice day. Don't know if you are into architecture but the Chicago River architectural tour is great (boat leaves from the Navy Pier). If you are up there by the river, go to Shaw's Crab House on Hubbard. They have a fancy restaurant upstairs and a dive on the ground floor. Go to the dive, it's great.
At night, walk down by the river on Wacker an at least see the Wrigley building lit up.
Up north, you could go to a baseball game at Wrigley. Don't know if you are interested in baseball but you don't even need to go to the game. The area around Wrigley lot's of fum.
Let me know what show you are working. I will see if the guys from Czarnowski are working it. They can hook you up.
big2bird
Charter Member, Founder Bird-Run, Cruise-In Bird-R
Thanks guys. I am working today, but I'll take the double time in these hard times.
Installing Natural Products this week.
Larry, I'll try to find out more. I believe it's the Mc Cormick. They are letting the shows go to bid. Freeman is doing one show, and GES is doing another show in another hall. That's all I know right now except when.
The company books the hotels and cars, so I don't have control over that. Just the flight that I get reimbursed for.
JPhil
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Museum of Science & Industry!! Even if nothing else, you must go there--and plan to make a day of it at least. (& yeah, that U-boat alone will affect forever the way you think about what man can & will do)
I forgot one. Don't know if this appeals to you but the Art Museum is one of the best in the world. Also, you have a 50/50 chance of good weather. Down close to the lake in mid-March, you could have a 60 degree and sunny day or 15 degrees with a 30mph wind!
73 Mike
I'll drive it someday
This and the Shed aquarium are my favorites. Depending on the type of food that you like you can find some of the best in Chicago. Liona's is my favorite for stuffed or deep dish pizza and Greek Islands is the place to go for Greek food.
Weather is always an issue as is safety. Check with the concierge before you wander around outside, especially at night.
Happy Birthday Bird!
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SmokinBBC
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Yes...the art museum...top notch.
There are also tours that you can take of the downtown area..bus tours River tours and I believe lakefront boat tours.
Great thing about Chitown is that there is always something to see and do.
TimAT
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Yep, the Field Museum, Science and Industry Museum, (they have a really cool iMax theatre), are all a "don't miss". For food, there's an Irish Pub on N.Wells "O'Briens"(sp?) that has really good food. And an Italian place right down the street on the other side that's really good too.
big2bird
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Fuelie74
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Bad timing, your like a month to late for the auto show.
big2bird
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Well, after working 14 hr days the whole time, I did not get out much. I did see where all these items are, and had dinner at Rosebuds last night. Best Fillet Mignon I ever had.
I may be back in May for 3 weeks, and if I do, I'll bring Mrs Bird.
They set me up in a suite on the 40th floor downtown. No matter how tired I was, the view at night was killer.
25* at night. Noflip flops this trip.:blush:
I may be back in May for 3 weeks, and if I do, I'll bring Mrs Bird.
They set me up in a suite on the 40th floor downtown. No matter how tired I was, the view at night was killer.
25* at night. Noflip flops this trip.:blush:
mrvette
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SmokinBBC
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Fixed it for ya:crylol:
MYBAD79
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yup, that's slightly colder than the winter in SoCal or Florida.... although, 25 C is not too unusual around here during the winter months
