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48 hours in Chicago (1 Viewer)

bro1ncos

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48 free hours in the Windy City. Arrive early Monday morning a day leaving Wednesday late afternoon. 

What to do? 

Where do locals get their Chicago dogs and/or their pizza pie? 

Museums? Interested in going to Wrigley if Cubs are in town? 

I will have access to a car and will be staying near the convention center. 

 
Pequod's or Lou Malnati's for deep dish.

I'd go to Al's for Italian beef rather than get hot dogs -- you can get good hot dogs almost anywhere.

Art Institute is fantastic. Museum of Natural History is also good. Museum of Science & Industry is the best if you have kids with you.

The architectural tour on the river boat sounds cheesy and touristy, but is well worth doing.

 
Coeur de Lion said:
Pequod's or Lou Malnati's for deep dish.

I'd go to Al's for Italian beef rather than get hot dogs -- you can get good hot dogs almost anywhere.

Art Institute is fantastic. Museum of Natural History is also good. Museum of Science & Industry is the best if you have kids with you.

The architectural tour on the river boat sounds cheesy and touristy, but is well worth doing.
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This is a good list.  

Also if you want to see the top of the Hancock (whatever its called now), go to the Signature Lounge for free and then have $$$ drinks.  

I do highly reccomend the river boat thing.  We did the blue and white boats, I don't remember the name.  They serve beer, wine, and cocktails on the boat, so drink some Goose Island while in a boat next to Goose Island.

 
Poke_4_Life said:
This is a good list.  

Also if you want to see the top of the Hancock (whatever its called now), go to the Signature Lounge for free and then have $$$ drinks.  

I do highly reccomend the river boat thing.  We did the blue and white boats, I don't remember the name.  They serve beer, wine, and cocktails on the boat, so drink some Goose Island while in a boat next to Goose Island.
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secret's out on this.  Lines are ridiculous for the 95th nowadays.  Rooftop lounges such as Cindy's or J Parker at the Hotel Lincoln are better options nowadays for drink + view (both will have a wait without reservations, but shorter than Sig Lounge. )

 
Dan Lambskin said:
Skip their terrible Pizza and get some Italian Beef instead 
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I wouldn't say the pizza is terrible - Chicago deep dish is freakin' gold.

Having said that I do second DL's thought on the italian beef - go out of your way to get some.   A lot of would be looking dives have some of the best around.   Make sure to get it "wet" and thank us later.....

 
sbonomo said:
Portilo's is one of my favorite restaurants on the planet.  Actually i really like the original Uno's as well!
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Portilos :wub:    I cannot wait for the new one to open in Mishawaka.  Less than 10 minuets from my house - life is going to be be good! 

 
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By the way, does anyone else think "48 Hours in Chicago" has the feel of an awesome movie?

Maybe a bit like The Hangover mixed with a mob film.

Oh, the possibilities.....

 
I'll always steer people to Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder if they want a unique pizza-related experience.  Grab some beers while you wait for a table and have a half-pounder and some med bread imo. 

 
I just have to do the skydeck while I am in Chicago. I am going on Wednesday morning and I am in no rush. Is it really worth double the price to do the Fast Pass for the SkyDeck?

 
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