Going to Chicago, IL May28-June1.. what to do

[brxndxn]

My buddy and I had some extra plane tickets so we figured we'd hang around Chicago for a few days. He's never been there.. Last time I was there I was a teenager.

So.. definitely we're going to a Cubs game and MOSI.. We might also go to a White Sox game..

What else should we do?

I'd like to go to a nice steakhouse but not a ridiculous one.. like.. $50/person would be okay. I dunno any.. I heard 'Chop House' but it looks expensive..

Also, we pretty much decided we're gonna go to the first hole in the wall deep dish pizza place we find..

We'll probby go in the Hancock or Sears Tower..

We're not planning on renting a car.. just staying in a downtown Marriott that is hopefully within Subway/walking distance..

Am I totally forgetting one of the major things to do in Chicago?


Night life is cool.. but we're not interested in the kind of place that tries to make you feel like you need to spend $500 to impress anyone. Any really awesome hole-in-the-wall bars - especially beer bars - would be cool..

 

[waffleironhead]

I like to visit shed aquarium and the art institute.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: waffleironhead
I like to visit shed aquarium and the art institute.

ditto, the aquarium is unbelievable.

 

[Utterman]

I suggest looking into getting a CityPass. It gives you tickets to the main museums along with access to the John Hancock or Sears tower. Another benefit is not having to deal with lines when going to each museum.http://www.citypass.com/city/chicago.html

 

[vi edit]

Midpriced steak would be Weber Grill, higher end would be Mortons.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: vi edit
Midpriced steak would be Weber Grill, higher end would be Mortons.

If he's traveling, why would he want to go to a chain restaurant? That makes no sense to me.

Go to Hugo's Frog Bar, very nice. Good service...good steaks. It was about $130 between two of us when I went there in November but that's w appetizers and drinks.

http://www.hugosfrogbar.com/

 

[cardiac]

Definitely try Lou Malnati's pizza. There's one in the 800 block of south State St.

Bob

 

[GenHoth]

Cubs fans are annoying, go and support a team that doesn't have thousands of douche bags in the stands. And your Marriott should be withing a couple blocks of the Red line

 

[ballmode]

have fun!

 

[secretanchitman]

the field museum and/or the museum of science/industry! those two are definitely one of the best museums ive ever been to.

 

[ed21x]

Chop House is the Peter Lugers(NY)/House of Prime Rib(SF) of Chicago. Definitely worth the trip and priced consistently with all other premium steak places.

 

[amdskip]

Also check out navy pier.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Originally posted by: amdskip
Also check out navy pier.

This. Just make sure you got your walking shoes on.

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: GenHoth
Cubs fans are annoying, go and support a team that doesn't have thousands of douche bags in the stands. And your Marriott should be withing a couple blocks of the Red line

I agree with this.

Blue Frog is a nice hole in the wall bar, on Lasalle at Huron. Just watch out for karaoke, unless you're into that sort of thing.

 

[arrfep]

Hang out at Navy Pier or North Avenue Beach and watch girls.