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posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:42AM Inappropriate?

Obviously Hoffman Estates would be a big attraction. Is there a Sears and Roebuck Museum or anything? And they are famous for the pizza. Looking for historical, educational, or just plain fun things to see only in Chicago.

replies: 25 latest post: August 31, 2010 at 09:52AM by DJobson
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posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:19AM
 

Get a hot dog, Chicago style, with the celery salt and the pickle and all the other stuff that goes on it. SO GOOD.

posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:28AM
 

Lots of fun stuff to do here!

Must go to see Sears Tower (or, I guess, Willis Tower)-they have a crazy new glass box skydeck, where you actually can step out a bit, and see straight down!

Navy Pier is fun to walk around-lots of shops and a great place to take kids.

All the museums are amazing-Field Museum, Science and Industry, Planatarium or the Aquarium.

If you are comning in spring or summer, a Cubs game is always a blast.

posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:31AM
 

There is so much in Chicago Houdiniphile! You can go see the original Sears tower or the Sears on State St. store, the Art Institute, the Aquarium, The Museum of Natural History, The Cultural Center, Shopping on Michigan Avenue, The Hancock Tower, The Lincoln Park Zoo, take a bike ride along Lake Michigan or take in a show at one of the amazing theaters.  And we have a ton of amazing restaurants... and yes, the pizza is really good.

posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:48AM
 

Shopping on Michigan Avenue and State Street is always great. Particularly at this time of year with all of the holiday decorations and lights. Bundle up, though! :)

posted on April 28, 2010 at 10:28AM
 

Has anyone been on the architectural boat tour in Chicago? It's on my list of things to do this summer!

posted on April 28, 2010 at 10:43AM
 
In response to SHC-WhitneyK's post from April 28 2010 10:28AM

Yes. I've been on that tour and it's really very good.  My boss suggested it and I wasn't too crazy about the idea but my husband thought it sounded fun so we went and I had a really great time. I highly recommend it. It's nice to see all the architecture from the perspective of being in the river and not just driving or walking past on the street level and it's surprisingly quiet down on the river.  We went at the end of September and it was a little chilly.

posted on April 28, 2010 at 01:15PM
 

...if ever you come by...make sure to pop in portillo's for a super chicago hotdog, with everything....and if you're a pizza lover you ought to try Uno's or Lou Malnati's...and while driving along 290 you might even see John Cusack or Oprah or Rvblue driving by.....

posted on April 28, 2010 at 01:42PM
 
In response to PaulaZ's post from April 28 2010 10:43AM

Thanks for all the ideas. i am lookin g for something fun to do after these months and months of medical travel. What could be more fun than seeing the home of Sears and KMart?

posted on April 28, 2010 at 01:45PM
 
In response to houdiniphile's post from April 28 2010 01:42PM
houdiniphile said…

Thanks for all the ideas. i am lookin g for something fun to do after these months and months of medical travel. What could be more fun than seeing the home of Sears and KMart?

Uh, probably going to hawaii!

posted on April 28, 2010 at 01:52PM
 
In response to SearsisGr8's post from April 28 2010 01:45PM

Hawaii is okay. without don ho, the place is  fun.

posted on April 28, 2010 at 03:48PM
 
In response to Rvblue's post from April 28 2010 01:15PM

Oh yes definitely stop by Portillo's for a dog or Italian beef.  My hubby ate there twice in one day last time we were in Chicago. Yummy!

posted on April 28, 2010 at 03:54PM
 
In response to houdiniphile's post from April 28 2010 01:52PM

Chicago is great! I went ther eto see the black eyed peas. Its got that big city feel w/o being soul crushing like new-york, tokyo is.

posted on April 28, 2010 at 03:56PM
 
In response to PaulaZ's post from April 28 2010 10:43AM
PaulaZ said…

Yes. I've been on that tour and it's really very good.  My boss suggested it and I wasn't too crazy about the idea but my husband thought it sounded fun so we went and I had a really great time. I highly recommend it. It's nice to see all the architecture from the perspective of being in the river and not just driving or walking past on the street level and it's surprisingly quiet down on the river.  We went at the end of September and it was a little chilly.

Sounds romantic!

posted on April 28, 2010 at 04:01PM
 
In response to SearsisGr8's post from April 28 2010 03:56PM

You'd think, but not so much. There are like 50 other people on the boat too :)  Maybe a gondola or those swan boats would fall more into that romance category.  The architecture tour was very good though.  Informative and interesting.

posted on April 28, 2010 at 04:21PM
 
In response to SearsisGr8's post from April 28 2010 03:54PM

I could not imagine dealing with the sea of people in Tokyo, and when I flew into NYC for a project, we wound up relocating to New Jersey to finish our study. I was a lot easier. . . I am live in Nc but I am in TX half the time. or more than half lately. Isn't Austin fun?

posted on April 28, 2010 at 04:40PM
 
In response to houdiniphile's post from April 28 2010 01:42PM

....it would be nice if you can get a glimpse of sears headquarters...maybe paula could arrange a special tour for you...you'd be awed, and you'll feel proud....it's very much like you were in a "men in black" movie......

posted on April 28, 2010 at 04:55PM
 

Go to a cubs game at wrigleyfield :) 

posted on April 28, 2010 at 05:16PM
 

:D AUSTIN IS AMAZING! Best place to be in america right now!

posted on April 28, 2010 at 05:17PM
 
In response to AmandaSanchez's post from April 28 2010 04:55PM

You sure love your sports, don't you? LOL. You sent me to KMart once looking for a Baby's first elmo and you may not remember but I will remember forever.

Baby saw a Glow Worm and had to have it. I think she will carry that thing to her high school graduation! i loved the layout of the toy aisle. After your posts, I was more prepared to find the right kinds of toys. . .

posted on April 28, 2010 at 05:19PM
 
In response to SearsisGr8's post from April 28 2010 05:16PM

I am in Houston all the time, and Lufkin. I'd love to see Austin again someday. . .

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