2006-10-01 04:08:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Chicago has alot to offer, however depends how far and how much you can go in those four days. Anyways the best place to start is from downtown ofcourse;michigan avenue has some great places to eat and shop. Must visit the cheesecake factory, grand lux cafe, california pizza kitchen, girodanos - for the best pizza, bucca de beppo(great place for italian food). Do not miss the john hancock centre for a good view of the city(observatory deck). Please take a boat ride - again from michigan avenue; an excellent way to experience the chicago architecture. Visit the greek island in greek town for a rich taste of greek food. Take a drive down the lake shore drive down to rogers park; diverse cultures and good food.
The shedd aquarium, the planetarium and the museum all sit next to each other, must visit those for all the fun plus and extremley good view of the chicago city. Millenium park, buckingham fountain and sears tower are a must on the list since the represent chicago. Hope these keep you busy for those four days.
2006-10-02 01:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by raj c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For architecture a must see is the Beverly neighborhood on the southwest side. Including Longwood Drive. Breath-taking to say the least and includes a Frank Lloyd Wright prarie style home. I'm not an expert in photography, but downtown and the lakefront are widely regarded as among the best in the world. Then FOOD..Alas my friend finding great food is EASY. Choosing which ones, difficult. Enjoying your find...PRICELESS...In the culinary world, Chicago is at the top of the list. Go anywhere and it's likely to be great. Especially for someone not from there. Chicagoans grow up thinking food is great everywhere(including myself), until you go almost anywhere else and find out you just left culinary heaven and now you need advice. In Chicago, if it's open then it's probably very good. Simply because of high standards and tough competition. You can email me with more questions if you like or you can email me after your trip, I'd be interested in your experience in that great city.
2006-10-01 04:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Museum of Contemporary Art (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/29451,0,1670798.venue) and the Chicago Cultural Center (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/30370,0,7639167.venue) have some pretty good photography exhibits. There's also the Chicago Photography center (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/103810,0,6067473.location?Chicago%20Photography%20Center) and the Columbia College school of photography gallery (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/29720,0,1801869.location?Museum%20of%20Contemporary%20Photography,%20Columbia%20College%20Chicago).
For architecture, try the Loop Walking Tour (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/35954,0,2129555.event) or the river architecture cruise (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/41705,0,425610.event). It might be kinda cold for the boat ride so you may want to think about that. There also the Chicago Architechture Foundation also sponsors a 2 1/2 hour tour on Segways (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/362525,0,426786.event). It's pretty pricey but if you've got the cash to spend, go for it. As far as markets go, with summer ending, the outdoor market season is pretty much over. There are a few into market-type things like the Century Mall at Clark and Diversey, but that's about it.
2006-10-02 05:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll have a great time taking pix. Load up on B+W film. The shadows of the tall buildings will create great shots.
You won't have a hard time finding food & photos but the markets have dwindled to almost nothing. Maxwell St was a great sight and experience but has been replaced by development.
The produce market on near west Randolph Street is still there but most of it has been replaced by upscale restaurants and development. Go around 5am....from the river to Ashland AV. Go later for good food.
There are still produce trucks on 18th St and 26th St selling in the Mexican neighborhoods.
2006-10-02 14:06:05 · answer #4 · answered by tichur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see Navy pier, Sears Tower observation deck. The John Hancock's observation might be better though. The aquarium next Too Soldier Field. (forgot the name) House of Blues is always got something going on including free concerts in the restaurant.Many museums dots the city.Nice zoo in the suburb of Brookfield. Don't forget your coat. It can get really cold sometimes in early November. But then it might be Indian summer at that time.
2006-10-01 08:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by Slow Poke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The skyline is fabulous, Go to Navy Pier, there are many museums,take a walk down Michigan Ave. , shop in Chinatown, there's a tea shop there that's great and a bakery that's fabulous.
2006-10-01 04:21:59 · answer #6 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with metromix.com
try chicago reader also,
go to city of chicago website
go to chicago tribune website
go to chicago sun times website
go to new city website
2006-10-01 08:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋