Freeker Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Anyone have any tips or advice on Chicago(the city, not the band). We plan on spending a few days there before and after Alpine Phish.Restaurants, bars, hotels etc...Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I had a blast at Buddy Guy's bar when I was there about 10 years ago. Great city for Thai food too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 check out wicker park, there are tons of bars there that are open all night long...millenium park is a cool tourist attraction...as well the HI in town is a fantastic place to stay if you want hostel accomadations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 If your into it do a google and figure out any museums, there's at least one national, and Shedd's Aquarium is the biggest in the states I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 peter cetera forum please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 there's a pet store called Petcetera that I always read as Peter Cetera...you're the meaning in my life...you're the inspir-a-tion....Oh yeah, Chicago. Don't stop in fox lake on the way back from Alpine. facking cops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 For food try Uno's or Giordano's for authentic deep dish pizza. Portillo's for authentic Italian Beef. Wrigleyville area is pretty alright for pubs and grub.Check out the Hopleaf Bar http://www.hopleaf.com/home.html for an pretty extensive list of beers from everywhere.Places that used to have good live music: Double Door, Shubba's. Not sure if they're around still but I think they are.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Here's a link to Guigsy and my road trip a few years ago. Link hope this helps. I love that city. If you want the ultimate meat experience, try Brazazz as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Tha Bears... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Stay cheap out by the airport and take the L downtown, save your $$ for other things like food and Cubs tickets!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 be careful....apparently it's windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 be careful....apparently it's windy.I've heard reports of it being toddlin', too.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Whoa lots of good tips in this thread, thanks a lot guys...Keep em coming if you have any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 ann sathersrock n roll mcdonaldsmichigan avewrigley buildinghouse of bluesthat round parking garage on the riversears towerssoldier fieldaquariummuseum row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Erin and I are heading down to Chicago for a long weekend in March. I appreciate the tips as well. FYI- We pricelined the Hyatt- downtown for less then $100.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossolee Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Here is the post from our recent trip to Chicago:http://www.jambands.ca/sanctuary/showtopic.php?tid/250504/ Jaybone... check jambase for your trip, looks like some decent music in March including STS9, Fareed Haque, Dickey Betts, North Indiana Allstars, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Great American Taxi... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Buy a "visitors pass" for the transit system at the airport. Good for 72 hours for $14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Tons of Frank Lloyd Wright designs in Chicago and all over Ill'noize too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Bump!!We are leaving on Friday night so any additional rec's would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Not sure if you have the time to peruse this or not, but, you might find some useful info:http://patchoulia.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-weekend-in-chicago-part-i.htmlhttp://patchoulia.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-weekend-in-chicago-part-ii.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 good live music at Kingston Mines... slightly touristy, but a ton of fun. the 'Michigan Mile' along Michigan Ave is cool (south of the river lots of tall buildings, and the waterfront park along the lakeshore; north of the river expensive shopping and designer duds - think bloor st). the circular parking garage is called Marina City... it's an entire complex. the steak house at the bottom is good, but waaaay overpriced (Smith & Wollensky's). shoulda put some more 'a's' in there... waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. HOB is next door. you will have a ton of fun just walking around looking straight up at the architecture. its a very tall city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks folks!Keep'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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