Does anybody know of some fun things to do in Chicago??

Question

I will be going to Chicago in August. My family and I are going to a 50th birthday party.In our spare time, we will wanna go do something on our own. If you know of any fun things to do or cool sights to see, good places to eat, please speak up!! I deeply appreciate it!!

Answer 1

I have a lot of suggestions but have to say that it depends on who you are and what you're looking for...best bet...search on www.metromix.com . It's a great site even for visitors and townies alike. I'm not sure where the party is but you should check out Millennium Park (free) and the Art Institute for sure. The Chicago Architecture Foundation is just off Michigan Ave and they give great walking, bus, and boat tours. Lincoln Park Zoo is also free and takes you away from the bustle of the Loop for a while. The Museum of Science and Industry rocks. As a Cubs fan, if you want to get a sense of true Chicagoans, I would say go to a Sox game (as painful as it is for me to say that). Either way, you'll have a good time though. There's nothing like Wrigley Field - for better or for worse. It's touristy, yes, but the Sears Tower is still very cool if you haven't been there. Also, I would check out some of the "ethnic" (I hate that label) neighborhoods like Pilsen, Chinatown, Greektown, etc. if you have access to a car or are willing to brave the L...which you should :) Great shopping on Michigan Avenue...The Field Museum is incredible and it's right on the lake. You can learn and then go outside and lay on the grass.

Some of the 'burbs are great too. Oak Park and Evanston are pretty swanky places and easily accessible by L.

That's all I got for now...you can e-mail me if you have any questions. Have fun! Chicago's a fantastic city. I grew up here and want to move someday but leaving this city is HARD.

Answer 2

Do a search here on the Chicago section of Yahoo! Answers. This question has been asked SO many times and there are about a million different answers. This is a big city so there's lots to do.

Below is a link to a search I did for "fun things to do in Chicago". As you can see, the question has been asked at least 127 times. So browse through. I'm sure you'll find something that everyone in your family will like.

Answer 3

Navy Pier
Magnificent Mile
Lincoln Park Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Museum of Science and Industry
Field Museum
Adler Planetarium
Shed Aquarium

Answer 4

Here are some really good places to eat:
Topo Gigio
Le Colonial
Grand Lux Cafe or Cheesecake Factory
Pasta Bowl
Japonais

The are all in the city and you can find the addresses on a google map or something. have so much fun!

Answer 5

Chicago is a world class city with hundreds of things to do. You have time to make reservations at concerts, plays, ballgames, or restaurants.

Plan to spend $$$.

Save the following site for all the attractions, events and things to do...plus more:

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/

Answer 6

I would go to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, and then have some dinner at Ditka's restaurant. Also Lake Michigan is right there so go check that out too.

Answer 7

Try Metromix.com There is a lot of info for city day/nite life.
You will love chicago!

Answer 8

walking around and doing some shopping, going to the top of the sears building, going to the shed aquarium, or going to the museum of science and industry. Also you can go to Navy Pier.

Answer 9

go shopping see the sears tower and you have to go to Giordano's pizza place for there famous cheese deep dish pizza which is right by the sears tower if you have kids you can go to the American girl doll place

Answer 10

LOTS to do but depends on what you are interested in ,,try the city web site ...