2006-06-23 03:38:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
everything that has already been mentioned PLUS, if u want to eat a sample of different foods chicago has to offer go to the TASTE OF CHICAGO. it is the midwests largest fest.millions of people attend each year. some good concerts (free) will be going on there as well.
http://www.tasteofchicago.us/
Mark Your Calendar for
The Midwest's Largest Food Festival
The Taste of Chicago
June 30 – July 9, 2006
The City of Chicago welcomes the 26th annual Taste of Chicago June 30 – July 9, 2006. Each day more than 60 local restaurateurs offer a delicious combination of ethnic items, family favorites, exotic and Chicago specialties feeding more than 3 million people in Grant Park, in downtown Chicago.
The festival features a Gourmet Dining Pavilion, musical entertainment on 3 stages, cooking demonstrations led by the city and country’s top chefs, a spectacular Independence Eve fireworks display and entertainment area just for kids.
Along with some of Chicago’s staple dishes, including ribs, cheesecake, Italian beef and pizza, participants can sample dishes from some of the city’s top gourmet restaurants. All daily restaurants offer a “Taste” portion, sold for 2-3 tickets, offering people a real “taste” of Chicago cuisine.
The Taste of Chicago is presented by Chicago’s Mayor’s Office of Special Events & U.S. Cellular. The festival runs daily June 30-July 9 beginning at 11 a.m. each day. Special hotel packages are available for those traveling to Chicago by calling 1-877-CHICAGO or visiting www.877chicago.com.
there is also the country music festival. july 1&2
The Chicago Country Music Festival brings a Western flavor for two days to the Taste of Chicago in Chicago's Grant Park, on Columbus between Monroe and Van Buren.
SHOP!!!!!!!!! the mag mile (michigan st.) & state streets have everything u need. or visit woodfiled mall in schaumburg. it use to be (i think still is) the 4th largest indoor mall in america.
We have Six Flags, Lincoln park zoo, & brookfield zoo
heres some info on museums::::::::
Museums: A Guide to Chicago's Museums and their Free Days
Museum Campus
Museums and Cultural Attractions
Chicago's cultural institutions explore a variety of subjects including history, modern art, African-American culture, astronomy and natural history. Some museums offer free admission daily and others are free on designated days. If a museum charges admission on the day you choose to visit, be sure to inquire about student discounts.
Museum Information
(Dates subject to change. Call museums for more information.)
Always Free:
CenterSpace Gallery at Gallery 37
66 E. Randolph Street
312.744.8925
www.gallery37.org
Chicago ArchiCenter
224 S. Michigan Avenue
312.922.3432
www.architecture.org
Chicago Beaches and Parks
Various locations
312.742.PLAY (7529)
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
www.cityofchicago.org/
tourism/CulturalCenter/
Chicago Tourism Center
72 E. Randolph Street
312.744.6630
City Gallery at the Historic
Water Tower
806 N. Michigan Avenue
312.742.0808
www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism
/ThingsToDo/CityGallery/CityGa...
Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
312.747.4300
www.chipublib.org
DePaul University Art Museum
2350 N. Kenmore
773.325.7506
http://museums.depaul.edu/artwebsite/......
2006-06-23 08:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by sickntyred 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you are really 18 or 19, Me. Jk.
The Lake shore has a lot of cool stuff, field museum, museum of Science and industry, Shed aquarium. down town is awesome too. The made it Gotham City in the last Batman for a reason.
Sears Tower, Wriggley Field are great too. Navy Pier is awesome.
I think the Taste of Chicago starts next week too, so you will have plenty to do.
2006-06-23 14:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Bill S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will want to see Milenium park, The Sears Tower, you can go up top and see the city, you will want to visit the Musam of Science Of Industry, The Shed Aqurium, The Planetarium. Just look on line and there are many good places to eat. You might want to take a sight seeing boat ride, that will take you out on the lake and down the Chicago River. Chicago is such a fun place. You willl have to see the Bean. So go on line and find out things to do in Chicago. Good luck have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-23 10:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy Pier is really fun. The Sears Tower is pretty neat. Greek Town is a great place to eat. There are many museums and the Art Institute is a lot of fun. All along Lakeshore Drive there are fun things to do. If you have a friend who belongs to AAA, they can get a tourbook for you that lists attractions, prices, hours, etc. If you are a member of AAA, you can get this free. You might even be able to buy one at AAA. They are invaluable sources of information.
2006-06-23 10:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG you are so lucky! At the field museum there is a King Tut exhibit that hardly ever travels and it is only coming to L.A., New York and Chicago. You have to order tickets on-line. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
2006-06-23 10:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by teena9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the top of the Hancock Building. Don't take the Obervation deck elevator; you have to pay for that. Go to the south side of the building, take the elevator to the Signature Room. There is a bar up there where you can order a drink and see the view for free (well, except for the price of the drink). There are little couches and tables to sit at and it's especially nice at night.
2006-06-23 13:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to Navy pier, that's the best one to go. Especially in the summer, you can ride boats, go on cruise rides, ride the ferris wheel. It is so fun, or u can always go to museums, or shopping malls. There's this shopping mall in downtown where u go in and they have an elevator that is made of glass so u can see everything, u go on it and it goes all the way till 90th floor, it is so fun it makes u dizzy. If not you can always go to sears tower or museums. You could go to the beach.
2006-06-23 10:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sears or Hancock tower, Watertower place..Shopping along michigan ave. ,,NAVY PIER, for pizza Giordaino's or Gino's East...,,The lake front..Go to aol..city guides and type in the city it is a great wealth of info.
2006-06-23 10:44:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any museum is great the sears tower is over rated and your close to canada take a day and got up there
2006-06-23 10:42:59 · answer #9 · answered by captspankey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the field museum
2006-06-23 10:42:13 · answer #10 · answered by CALLIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋