Chicago Lit-together ITINERARY

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[Roxanne Appleby]

The Art Institute downtown has the finest collection of French Impressionist paintings in the world - more than the Louvre. (See one of them in the top left corner of this post - my av.)

A work of art of a different sort is the Michigan Avenue skyline viewed from the front steps of the museum - a more gorgeous lineup of magnificient old skyscrapers can hardly be imagined, and the panorama has barely changed for 75 years.

Two blocks north is the new Millennium Park, which is whimsical and great fun. (Enjoy that same skyline reflected in the shiny stainless steel of the parabolic "bean.") I don't know when it ends, but in the winter there's a skating rink there and you can rent skates.

Afterwards, take a lovely walk about 10 blocks north and 2 block west to have dinner at Pizzeria Uno (or Due a block away) - the birthplace of deepdish pizza (in 1943), and home of the finest pizza in the world (I'm not kidding or exagerating.)

That is the "champagne tour" in my book. I'm sure the hotel can advise about transport, or if there are natives with cars you can all pile in for the 35 minute drive.

(I'm a former resident and occassional visitor with fond memories.)

 

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[Roxanne Appleby]

Oh, I love Chicago! And I have a list of spots I'd love to see again. But the majority of folks really want to hang out together and talk, drink, laugh - at least the first night.

But those are terrific ideas for Saturday -

Day trip.

 

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[Roxanne Appleby]

Via train.

I'm relishing the idea of a bunch of half-looped Litsters piling onto a train.

Terrific idea. The commuter lines are comfortable, efficient and reasonable, and give a great view of the loop as you approach. Hiking from the station west of the river to Michigan Ave. is a wonderful journey through the heart of the loop.

BTW, another great thing to do is the architectural walking tour, the 1880-1920 one (approx). You get to go inside all these really magnificient old skyscrapers, and it's also very wonderful to have the interpretation of the exteriors, because without it you might walk right by. When the beauty of the thing is pointed out though you slap your forehead and wonder how you didn't see it before.

That probably doesn't work for a lit-together, but put it on the list for another visit.

 

[impressive]

Isn't there a big aquarium on the lake front?

I love aquaria.

 

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[impressive]

Shedd's.

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/

There are lots of things to do in that giant place - but an $8.00 ticket will get us into just the aquarium part.

It's certainly a possibility.

Well, if we don't go as a group, I gotta go solo -- 'cause I promised my kids souveniers from there.

 

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[impressive]

I understand.

(Did you know they have an online store now?)

http://www.sheddstores.com/

Oh, that helps! (And I don't have to carry it home.)

 

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[sophia jane]

Alot will have to depend on the weather. I don't know what it'll be like in March, but i can tell you it's not warm enough now for walking down Michigan Ave, tho that's certainly one of the fun things to do in Chicago on a nice day. Lots to see and lots of places to stop and explore.
One of the deep dish pizza places is a great idea; can't go to Chicago without having pizza.
One thing to note for everyone- Chicago is id crazy about serving liquor. They card everyone almost all the time, so everyone needs to make sure to bring id the whole weekend.
Another thing to note- we should be prepared for lots of crowds, etc if we're going to do touristy stuff.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

Alot will have to depend on the weather. I don't know what it'll be like in March, but i can tell you it's not warm enough now for walking down Michigan Ave, tho that's certainly one of the fun things to do in Chicago on a nice day.

It will be 33 degrees, windy and sleet.

Wimp - that's part of the fun!

 

[sophia jane]

It will be 33 degrees, windy and sleet.

Wimp - that's part of the fun!

Except for the sleet, 33 and windy would be nicer than what it's been in Milwaukee lately. I love Chicago, too- it's just more fun when it's warm!

 

[impressive]

Except for the sleet, 33 and windy would be nicer than what it's been in Milwaukee lately. I love Chicago, too- it's just more fun when it's warm!

Last time I was there, I got to meet & have lunch with Laura SanGiacomo.

Little girl. Big tits.

 

[rgraham666]

Last time I was there, I got to meet & have lunch with Laura SanGiacomo.

Little girl. Big tits.

(Turns green with jealousy)

 

[impressive]

(Turns green with jealousy)

She's really very nice. Not celebrity-snobbish at all.

 

[jushorny]

Not sure if this runs in March, but it is a terrific architectural tour

http://www.shorelinesightseeing.com/archboattours/index.htm

 

[S-Des]

Well, if we don't go as a group, I gotta go solo -- 'cause I promised my kids souveniers from there.

The Shedd Aquarium is a touch pricey for a group (I believe it's in the $20-$30 range per person), but I believe Dr. M said he had a membership there and offered to get a few people in for free. The Planatarium is about a block away and is very inexpensive (so it would make a fun way to kill part of the afternoon). I don't think you'll find much to do in that immediate area, but they have trolley tours downtown that look very cool (and touristy ).

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

The Shedd Aquarium is a touch pricey for a group (I believe it's in the $20-$30 range per person), but I believe Dr. M said he had a membership there and offered to get a few people in for free. The Planatarium is about a block away and is very inexpensive (so it would make a fun way to kill part of the afternoon). I don't think you'll find much to do in that immediate area, but they have trolley tours downtown that look very cool (and touristy ).

If you can semi-reasonably claim student (or teacher) status (sewing class at Jo-Ann Fabrics, for example) there are worthwhile discounts at all the museums. A student card is good, but odds are if you just cop a plea you get the discount - they are politie Midwesterners in Chicago, after all.

 

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[impressive]

The Shedd Aquarium is a touch pricey for a group (I believe it's in the $20-$30 range per person), but I believe Dr. M said he had a membership there and offered to get a few people in for free. The Planatarium is about a block away and is very inexpensive (so it would make a fun way to kill part of the afternoon). I don't think you'll find much to do in that immediate area, but they have trolley tours downtown that look very cool (and touristy ).

Hmm. I have a Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium membership with a reciprocal agreement. Gonna have to check if it's honored at Shedd.

I doubt we'll have any trouble whatsoever finding stuff to do, really.

 

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