Got-Boost? Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Lots of fun stuff to do, just depends on the dates. Second City Comedy Club is always fun, Blue Man group, etc. if you want shows. Any of the museum, art stuff as most have recommended. Navy Pier The new http://theskydeck.com/ is cool if you want to stand on flexi/glass and look straight down from the top of the Tower... 3-day recommendations- http://travel.usnews.com/Chicago_IL/things-to-do/3-day-itinerary/ Some good suggestions. I'd add do the Hancock building over Sears tower. Hancock has a bar at the top and makes for a cool sunset trip up. Get there early as it's busy around sunset. We bought the day/night pass the day before so we could bypass the line and you get the 2nd trip up for like $10.. Use to be called the Observatory but they've made it more touresty now... http://www.360chicago.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Groupon for the history museum in Chicago right now for 60% off. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Bad ass. We are writing down every one of these restaurants and she's googling them on the way. We are 100% going to the park and 99% doing the boat tour- the museum is a big possibility too. Definitely loving the suggestions for rooftop bars and stuff, we love that king of thing. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Trust me, the basement/hidden/candlelight bars are where it's at in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I personally would kinda pick a couple of favorites to do then go from there. Don't try to pack too much in per day. We took the older kids last trip and stayed on the go all day every day trying to make sure they did as much as possible. Kinda regretted it later because we were walking 6-7 miles a day so by the end of the day everyone was just tired and bitchy so not getting a ton of enjoyment out of the places. After the restaurants and Hancock my favorite place would probably be the museum of science and technology. The field museum was pretty cool too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 So we are now for sure doing: Pizza w/ some friends at Lou Malnati's Going to Centennial park Going to the Sears Tower Taking the architecture boat tour We were recommended a bar in Hotel Lincoln, so we may check that out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 So we are now for sure doing: Pizza w/ some friends at Lou Malnati's Going to Centennial park Going to the Sears Tower Taking the architecture boat tour We were recommended a bar in Hotel Lincoln, so we may check that out as well. Not the best pizza That park is snoozeville That building is snoozeville The boat tour is cool Bleh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 So we are now for sure doing: Pizza w/ some friends at Lou Malnati's Going to Centennial park Going to the Sears Tower Taking the architecture boat tour We were recommended a bar in Hotel Lincoln, so we may check that out as well. Not the best pizza That park is snoozeville That building is snoozeville The boat tour is cool Bleh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Trust me, the basement/hidden/candlelight CLUBS are where it's at in Chicago. Fixed'ish Great club scene there if your dimes and bass drops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Not the best pizza That park is snoozeville That building is snoozeville The boat tour is cool Bleh Haha, I hear it's an age old debate on the pizza. I'm sure we'll try another place while we're there. Any other building you recommend? I'm definitely open to it. Our hotel is literally overlooking Centennial, so I think we basically have to go. It won't be a spectacle though, probably just a quick exploration. Fixed'ish Great club scene there if your dimes and bass drops Give me some names! We'd be down for that for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Haha, I hear it's an age old debate on the pizza. I'm sure we'll try another place while we're there. Any other building you recommend? I'm definitely open to it. Our hotel is literally overlooking Centennial, so I think we basically have to go. It won't be a spectacle though, probably just a quick exploration. Give me some names! We'd be down for that for sure. meh, pizza is pizza. if you've had it one place, you've had it everyplace. why not go to a unique-ish restaurant? there are tremendous steakhouses in Chicago---I know there are plenty in cbus as well. for something unique and fantastic, I would recommend 'the girl and the goat'. its super busy, you'll have no shot at a reservation. you can easily eat there if you go late, and wait by the bar/lounge area. grab a few drinks, wait for a couple bar stools to open up, and enjoy incredibly unique food. its a small plate-type place. I'd recommend the pig-face, and the halibut. you want to order at least 5 small plates. you'll thank me later, the food is epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 meh, pizza is pizza. if you've had it one place, you've had it everyplace. why not go to a unique-ish restaurant? there are tremendous steakhouses in Chicago---I know there are plenty in cbus as well. I agree 100%. I was not going to dive in here, but since I am invited.. I have many 20 something savage buds in Chicago and have wrecked the town many, many times. Brunch/Breakfast try out River Roast or "the Kitchen". Best view, great food. Pizza- pick the closest one to your location Do the Museum and/or Aquarium. They are world class attractions. Good dinner I'd recommend since your a first timer (because being a tourist is fun) Signature Room @ 95th (great pregame spot too) or Sixteen @ Trump Tower Clubs- In order of recommendation since your bringing a lady- ROOF @ the Wit Down and Dirty- Party till 5am- "Help" provided in necessary LOL Underground or Spybar Wanna see a Celebrity? Money to Blow? Studio Paris Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 So far we've done the boat tour, which was awesome, then went to the Purple Pig- thanks to whoever recommended that, fucking amazing! The bone marrow and salted beets were unreal. Heading to the Hancock tower now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 So far we've done the boat tour, which was awesome, then went to the Purple Pig- thanks to whoever recommended that, fucking amazing! The bone marrow and salted beets were unreal. Heading to the Hancock tower now You're welcome. I was hesitant on the bone marrow dishes but man were they awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) This place is awesome. Still trying to nail down a place for dinner tonight- I'm pulling for the Girl and the goat but the girlfriend wants steak. We went to the goat for burgers earlier- awesome call. Cheap as hell and delicious. We had The Goddess for breakfast which like 60 feet from our hotel. Also very good. I'm easily $400 in food and drinks so far. I've given up on finding somewhere cheap. Edited June 18, 2017 by Zx2guy19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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