Fun In CHICAGO?

Question

Does anyone know where any really interesting places to go in Chicago are? Like boutiques, cafes, etc.? Some quirky, unusual, non-touristy spots? My girlfriends and I are going to be in Chicago for the summer and need some great ideas to have fun. Preferably in the "heart" of Chicago, like the center rather than the outskirts. THanks! :D

Answer 1

I went on a trip and had a blast!

*Navy Pier- great rides, food, shops

*American Girl Store- Cute!

*Hershey Factory/shop

*Coldstone Creamery

*Nike town

*Walk around- tons of cute shops and things

*Apple store- not the fruit

*Take an 8:00 pm boat ride- more than once, so relaxing

* Go up in the Handcock Building- very high!

Hey, I am running out of ideas

*Gino's Pizza- long wait, but YUM, get a deepdish

*Go to Cubs Game-must do, order tickets NOW

*Shed's Aquarium- Rocks, awesome fish- awesome sharks

*Shop- you know about that! GO to the Watertower (not real) its like a shopping mall)

*Hard Rock Cafe

*There is some restaurant that has to do with Forest Gump Movie- FIND IT

Alright, I am out

Answer 2

July 4th week is the best. taste of chicago and fireworks on Navy pier. Navy Pier is great too. Bars, rides, stores.

There are festivals which are throughout the city. Any Saturday night on the magnificient mile would do. I would go around to the different festivals. Blues Fest, Jazz Fest these are great. As for rock, you can go to several places. The house of the blues is grest. Second City on Wells is political satire.

Resteraunts. I was a big fan of Ed Debevichs. YOu need to go to Johnnys for a BEEF. Ricobennis for a breaded italian steak and frozen lemon ice, taylor street for italian ice and some italian, greek islands for greek food, Go to WRIGLEY FOR A CUBS GAME AND EL jARIN'S AFTER FOR MARGARITIAS BUT DON'T DRINK TOO MUCH AS IT WILL KNOCK YOU ON YOUR BUTT AFTER 1.
Cubby bear is good too and a cub tradition. The Lincoln Park zoo is free and I use to run through it.
The beaches like oak street are great.

If you want to spend the $$$$$$ you should go to the aquariam as it rocks. SHed Aquairiam's shark tank is worth the $20.00 nEXT TO IT IS THE PLANETARIAM AND CLOSE TO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUESEM, BUT THE BEST IS STILL THE SCIENCE MEUSEM WHICH IS MUCH FARTHER AWAY.

YOU HAVE TO SEE NIKE TOWN, AND THE SHOPPING. A TRIP TO FIELDS DOWNTOWN ALSO IS AN EXPERIENCE AS IT IS WELL OVER A 100 YEARS. GOOD LUCK

Answer 3

Ed Debevich's for sure, A night Club (if it's still there) Excaliber, it was a blast but it's been 8 years or so since I went there. The Museum of Science and Industry Very Cool!! A carriage ride around the city, all seasons. Michigan Avenue. Hop in a cab and tell the driver what your looking for and they know everywhere to take you. Have a great time!!

Answer 4

Oh, puhllllllleeeeze! once you're searching for a robust place downtown to take acquaintances the final place you desire to finally finally end up at is a awful Olive backyard! i assume it relies upon on your funds. once you're attempting to spend some greenbacks, i could recommend N9ne (9,) which has super seafood and steaks and has between the ultimate drink lounges interior the city. West Loop on Randolph. Any club on Rush St on the weekends would be a wild time yet do no longer assume extra desirable than bar nutrition for high quality. in case you desire to spend some greenbacks and have a brilliant dinner on Rush St the only actual determination is Gibson's. extensive steaks, superb previous formed bar and it is a Chicago corporation. We continuously had an excellent time at Nacional 27, which no longer in elementary terms has super nutrition and a impressive bar yet in addition some very actual looking expenses for a bigger-end eating place. ultimate mojitos and capriahanas interior the city plus occassional song and dancing! (West Loop precise over the bridge. i think of it is on Washington.) in case you desire to have relaxing and a actual Chicago journey there is often Harry Caray's. stable steaks, superb bar and many buzzed Chicago activities followers. i think of it is on Dearborn, close to North merely over the river via the abode of Blues. in case you like wine, attempt Bin 36 it extremely is linked to the H of Bs. nutrition is barely so-so and slightly costly yet a brilliant wine determination and between the nicer bar layouts on the city. Plus after dinner you could discover who's enjoying on the abode.

Answer 5

for boutiques and stuff there are a lot of things to do around the lakeview area, which is the whole street of southport. they have really cute boutiques and small cafes and restaraunts. grab lunch at the john hancock's signature room for a good view and it's not expensive food either. you can also check out some local bars and entertainment around state st. and hubbard at howl at the moon (duel piano bar) or head on over to rock bottom bar and grill and they got awesome beer they brew themself. check out chicaog-scene.com and metromix.com for more info on things~!

Answer 6

Chicago Botanic Garden, great place for summer

Answer 7

just to add to the other answers...there are also many neighborhood ethnic festivals going on all summer...check with the city to see where and when..I go to the Ginza Japanese festival the 2nd weekend in August..the festivals are usually free or very inexpensive with GREAT food..also pretty inexpensive..and educational.

Also, the Air and Water show is great and it is the 3rd weekend in August every year.

Answer 8

try chicagoreader.com
try newcity.com
try metromix.com
try chicagomagazine.com
try northshoremagazine.com
try aaa.com