Shir, I defer to the Chicago-istas when it comes to planning. What would you like to do, and what do you already have covered?
When I was in Chicago last month I got to do many of the touristy things I had on my list (Millenium Park and the Cloud Gate a.k.a. "The Bean," the Willis Sears tower, the John Hancock Center, the river&lake tour, the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium), but I'd enjoy seeing them again. I didn't get to the Museum of Science and Industry, and I intend to remedy that.
I'm arriving Friday evening, and leaving mid-day Monday.
If Strix would like me to do courier duty, it would be no problem at all.
Shir, while in Chicago, they have this new, um, attraction(??), I forget what building it is in, but, like 100 stories up, they built this plexi-glass tilt out thing, so you are leaning out over the side of the building at a 30º angle. They say it's an AMAZING view. Perfectly safe. Nobody has fallen yet. But, it's only been open a few weeks.
Maria, I have a swim thing that day in Culver City, but I certainly wish I could see you!
I forget what building it is in
Hancock.
Shir, I'm available evenings of the dates you've listed. We should try to coordinate dinner. Perhaps at Chicago Diner? During the day, the best I could do would be to give you a tour of the theatre if you're interested.
Shir, thanks!!
dcp, that would be great! I'd really appreciate it!
What would you like to do, and what do you already have covered?
You assume I know things about Chicago. Never been there.
Well, here's what I know about it:
It's a city
It's in Illinois
It has Buffistas in it
The Afghan Whigs and the Twilight Singers played great shows there (I heard the bootlegs)
And... it's cold during the winter, right?
There. This is what I know about Chicago. I mean it when I say your country is very exotic to me.
(Sorry for the double post)
Perhaps at Chicago Diner? During the day, the best I could do would be to give you a tour of the theatre if you're interested.
Aurelia, both suggestions sounds great. Thank you!
The Chicago Diner is fabulous. Get the poutine.
Chicago is known for great deep-dish pizza. And I'm sure you can get some without meat and not too spicy. Also Pierogis which are dumplings stuffed with potato. (sometimes meat too, but vegetarian and non-spicy should be doable.)
