what are some attractions that I have to see or places I should go while in Chicago. Only there for a weekend so time will be tight and I wanna know what's a must.
2007-01-25 09:06:08 · 12 answers · asked by ORIGINQuest 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
There is a lot to do here and a lot to see. It would help to know what weekend & the type of music you like. You can visit any of the places that everyone has mentioned.
But what would you like to do while you are here?
2007-01-28 20:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by Gianna M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planitarium are close to each other, so that's an easy to do in a day. The Science & Industry museum is on the South Side, and well worth a visit. My personal favorite is the Art Institute if you're into art. Navy Pier is fun, and walking up and down the Mag. Mile is a must. Also a trip to the top of the Sears or Hancock towers is a trip. There are some excellent blues bars in town too, if Blues is your thing. Or, you could see if the Bulls or Blackhawks are in town while you're there... A hidden gem...there are pieces of famous structures (White House, Berlin Wall, great pyramid, etc) stuck in the walls all around the outside of the Tribune Building. Have fun
2007-01-25 09:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dan D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll keep it short and simple (unlike some other folks):
Second City. It's is the premier comedy and improv club in America and the people that have come out of there have shaped the comedy landscape in the US. From John Belushi to Mike Myers to Tina Fey (who I believe also went to Improv Olympic), Second City has turned out the biggest names in comedy. You can catch a show there almost every night of the week and they also have a FREE improv session after every regular show (except on Fridays). It is located in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago which also has some great bars and restaurants, so you could spend a whole evening there and get a feel for the TRUE Chicago. After the show, stop by the Old Town Ale House, which bills itself as "Chicago's Premier Dive Bar". Is a great place with a great jukebox that puts a strong emphasis on jazz.
If comedy skits and improv are not your thing, walk down the street from Second City to Zanies, the top spot in Chicago for standup comedy. The top comedians in the nation stop there almost every night of the week.
Check out the websites for both places. It might be a good idea to make reservations or check out ticket information first. The Old Town neighborhood is easy to get to from downtown or just about anywhere else. And since it's going to be cold outside in February, why not do something indoors that fun? (well, other than ... ahem)
The museums and stuff are great, but they're always going to be there. Second City and Zanies are always changing, always presenting new shows, new revues, new performers. If time is tight, see them now.
2007-01-26 02:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't comprehend in case you're coming from a similar climate section because of the fact Feb could be a splash below freezing factor. Sears Tower is exciting, or John Hancock Tower, if it became summer time i could have reported a boat excursion on the lake or on Chicago river. Millennium Park for some ice skating could be? or there must be a stay overall performance there. Or United center to reveal screen Chicago Black-Hawks.
2016-11-27 01:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great city! If you are into museums, either Field Museum of Natural History or Museum of Science and Industry is good, but Shedd Aquarium is spectacular. If you like to shop, don't miss Water Tower Place. Great pizza at Due's!!! Institute of Art is also outstanding. Be sure to spend some time people watching at the "bean" in Millenium Park! Also, very cool: the Tribune Tower, (North side of river on Michigan) has stones and remnants from all kinds of buildings and monuments from all around the world laid right into it's brickwork. Great Wall, Blarney Castle, World Trade Center, Berlin Wall, Taj Mahal, hundreds...Get up close...
2007-01-25 09:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by just browsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Institute of Art.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Eat at White Castle
Observatory in the Sears Tower or John Hancock.
5 Faces on Division and Dearborn.
Gino's East Pizza. AND Portillos! Gotta eat lunch at Portillos Ontario & Clark right on the corner.
Gino's is on Ontario and Wells...one of them atleast.
Please if anything at these places!
2007-01-25 10:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ether Fumes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in chicago for 6 years, and if you like the nightlife, and jazz, you MUST go to the Green Mill. its a historic jazz club that's easy on the pocket and open on the weekends until 4 am, sometimes later. You walk in, and you feel like you are Al Capone.
take the El train:
Red Line Lawrence, right on Broadway.
2007-01-25 09:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by stateofwoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shed Aquarium, definitely
possibly see a show in the theater district
great shopping down there, lots of designer stores on Michigan Ave. (magnificent mile).
Watertower place = great mall also on michigan ave.
stay at the mariott, it's an awesome hotel
2007-01-26 07:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by I run... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to see the aquarium, it has very unusual fish. One room you walk through is dark and the fish are tiny blue lights, very beautiful. Chicago's aquarium is one of the largest in the world.
We had fun on those little paddle boats too.
2007-01-25 09:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anne2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your interests. Chgo offers much in many areas. Check out these sites and discover for yourself:
http://www.877chicago.com/winterdelights/
http://www.chicagoreader.com/
Chgo offers 53 museums. Many of them are hidden gems waiting for discovery:
http://collaboratory.nunet.net/museums/pages.cfm
2007-01-25 13:04:33 · answer #10 · answered by tichur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋