Chicago

[momoiro07]

Hi,

Has anyone here been to chicago? Please share your experiences in chicago. Places to visit, eat and shop, etc. Places to aviod. Anything about chicago. Thanks

[mama squeak!]

These were the places we went to on a weekend visit to Chicago:
Sears Tower
Navy Pier
Museum of Science and Industry
Magnificent Mile (main shopping area)
Lou Malnati's (their deep dish pizza's to die for, sira ang diet!)

For more info, check their official visitor's guide at:

http://www.choosechicago.com

 

[momoiro07]

Thanks mama squeak

May nakita ako na citypass chicago which is $69 for 5 chicago attractions:

Shedd Aquarium
The Field Museum
Adler Planetarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Choose Skydeck Chicago or John Hancock Observatory.

Which is better Skydeck Chicago or John Hancock Observatory?

[vanity fair]

Aside from those mentioned, go on a Chicago River Tour.  That's the "touristy" thing i enjoyed the most.  And di nakakapagod kasi nakaupo ka lang sa boat.  But they don't have it during winter kasi sobrang lamig...  If you have a daughter with you, you can visit American Girl on Michigan ave.  You can also watch Broadway shows in Chicago.  Try Garets Popcorn.  If you're craving foa asian food, may chinatown din dun...  I love Chicago!

[fabulosity]

hi momoiro07! I'm actually based in chicago and my suggestion is to buy a cocktail at the signature lounge in john hancock instead of paying for the admission ticket at the observatory. You'll get the same breathtaking views, plus a drink!

BTW, fyi ladies, sears tower is now called willis tower, and it's an absolute must, and don't miss the skydeck!

[gnela_21]

wow! there's a Chicago thread na pala. i'm local as well. absolutely love Chicago specially in summer.

fabulosity, do you live in the city? we're here in west suburbs (Downers Grove area)

[snowkittycat]

I will experience Chicago in 2 weeks! Excited!

[gnela_21]

I will experience Chicago in 2 weeks! Excited!

Enjoy! Super nice weather these coming weeks.

[theflygirl]

Visited Sears Tower, when it was called such pa.. Field and Adler are nice! That time we were there, may exhibition pa ng Tiffany so, wow! Took some shots by the lake pa...Spent Christmas with family. Stayed at Oak Park. Fun snowball fights with my brothers!

[fabulosity]

Hey gnela_21! I'm actually in SKokie, chicago's too crazy for me.

Anyway, other places to check out/things to do: art institute of chicago

mystic blue dinner cruise

chicago jet boat

cirque shanghai

six flags great america

chicago premium outlet

[gnela_21]

^ uy you're not that far! we have friends in Niles and Mt. Prospect.

[design21]

Aside from those mentioned, go on a Chicago River Tour.  That's the "touristy" thing i enjoyed the most.  And di nakakapagod kasi nakaupo ka lang sa boat.  But they don't have it during winter kasi sobrang lamig...  If you have a daughter with you, you can visit American Girl on Michigan ave.  You can also watch Broadway shows in Chicago.  Try Garets Popcorn.  If you're craving foa asian food, may chinatown din dun...  I love Chicago!

^ i super agree! may architectural river tour na maeexplain pa lahat ng buildings around the city kahit summer ok din kasi mahangin. Pero mas feel ko pa din ang new york.

[IT_Specialist]

I was in Chicago last week for a business trip and i love the weather. Before Chicago kasi e nag-stay ako ng 3 days both sa Texas at Georgia and oh boy nagpupuyos sa init.

Sa Woodfiled Mall lang ako pumunta kasi yun lang malapit sa Hotel ko.

[gnela_21]

^ it's nice that you've been here. ngayon, grabe ang lamig na agad, napaaga ng few days ang fall. chilly na specially sa downtown. hope you had the time to roam around the city!

[snowkittycat]

I'm baaack here in Manila! Super nag-enjoy ako sa Chicago part ng trip namin!

We went to Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, Willis Tower then had Chicago Deep Dish. Naenjoy ko sumakay sa train, magcab at mag water taxi.

We also went to Downer's Grove dahil taga-dun ang bro-in-law ko.

[gnela_21]

^ uy kapitbahay lang namin ang Downer's Grove! haha. welcome to western suburbs!

[isabella]

^san ka sa downers? oak brook ako palagi.

san pinaka mura magpa dala ng balikbayan boxes fr manila to chicago? di yata kaya ng 10boxes para sa lahat ng important things ko. korean air allowed me to check in 4boxes w/ no limits weight.

[gnela_21]

^san ka sa downers? oak brook ako palagi.

san pinaka mura magpa dala ng balikbayan boxes fr manila to chicago? di yata kaya ng 10boxes para sa lahat ng important things ko. korean air allowed me to check in 4boxes w/ no limits weight.

hi sis, actually nasa westmont kami, not many people know about the town, mas sikat ang downer's grove kaya yun na lang lagi namin sinasabi. anyway, ang lapit lang namin sa oakbrook, kapitbahay tayo! sa mall ka ba madalas? do you live here as well? regarding padala ng boxes, i have no idea sis, kasi we didn't bring many stuff from manila.

[isabella]

^ i know westmont. near 55th st. kayo? my sis is in downers sa dulo na. boundary ng woodridge.

i love oakbrook mall! kasi may nordstrom n macy's pa:)

[gnela_21]

^we are near Odgen Ave., lapit kami dun sa Jewel - Osco at the corner of Cass and Ogden hehe.