Corey Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'm likely going to Chicago for a few days with work. Any suggestions for things a car guy/technology geek must try to see? I'll be in the Cicero/Near South Side area and will have a car. Depending on how the project goes I'll be working anywhere from 9-20 hours/day, and it can change at a moment's notice. My plans have to be very flexible. I'm open to any suggestions at all! I'd love to meet up with some local BOL'ers but my plans are much too uncertain to set up a meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Someone has suggested http://www.msichicago.org/ - that looks pretty cool! I'll try to get there on the day I fly in or out. I'm not sure if I'll have any time during 'normal' working hours though, I'll likely be busy until 4 or 5 every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi, I've posted this subject last year, check this link http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=22125&highlight=chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I've posted this subject last year, check this linkhttp://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=22125&highlight=chicago Nice, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Be sure to dine at Chez Quis. Book the reservation under Abe Froman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 the sausage king of chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negedeng Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Besides the things which are mentioned in this and the other thread: - Try to get cheap tickets for a show e.g. Blue Man Group at Ticketmaster (when I was in Chicago last August, I got cheap tickets) - Museum Campus where the Shed Aquarium is, is also the Field Museum which is nice too. -Hang out in Millenium Park, there you can find the "chrome jelly bean", in the summer time there are free concerts and a open air cinema one a week or so and before take a drink at the chill out bar at the north-west end of the park, right at the "jelly bean" - Take a tour with the tourist hop on and off busses. I usually don't like them, but there I heard a lot of things about the history of the city and about the buildings Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Mentioned in the other thread already.... Kingston Mines. Good time for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahcarver Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Check out My ∏ in Rogers Park (across from Loyola U). Great deep dish pizza. Also, check out Central Gyros (http://www.centralgyros.com) and enjoy some great food. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMU Alpine Boarder Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Plenty of good info on the other thread and here... Most things have been mentioned already... Having a car is a major plus... Just keep in mind that if you go towards Downtown Chicago, parking is gonna cost you... It sounds like you are looking for more "after hours" type things, no? As mentioned elsewhere, I would suggest hitting up the Loop and Downtown... Michigan Ave. is fun to just wonder around and people watch... Lots of historical sites and plenty of odds and ends to keep you busy... It's pretty cool to poke your head into alot of the shops down there as well... You can see all the trendy fashions, technology, etc... If you have a morning or evening open, and the weather is nice, take a stroll along the Lake Michigan Shoreline... There are tons of access points... Northerly Island would be a good place to start (free parking to boot!)... I do a ton of fishing down there, and it's another great place to just go and people watch... You also have great views of the Downtown architecture... It's a great place to just get away and relax... When are you looking to come to Chicago? Feel free to e-mail me through Bomber if you need help with any specific info or whatever... Lived in Chicago my whole life, and am more than happy to help someone experience the city :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hot Doug's is good, but the wait is nutty almost any time of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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