Going to Chicago- Any ideas for activities/sites to see?

[YourMother]

Hey guys, I'm going to Chicago next week and I've got a lot of fun stuff lined up (Cubs/Phillies game, Blue man group, West side story), but I was wondering if there are any other "Must see" attractions that I should hit up.

I'll be doing a lot of sight seeing, obviously going to the sears tower, soldier field, museums, and such...but are there any less known gems that I should know about?

If you've been there let me know if you have any suggestions! Thanks.

[cmyden]

[GreatWhiteEbola]

I went to the Motorola Innovation Center, it was required as part of my training. However, it was cool.

[Canada 02]

Cirque du Soleil's Ovo is currently showing in Chicago, at the United Center

[Regulator75]

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[rd_aaron]

The aquarium was pretty neat, and it's right beside a planetarium which I didn't have time to see (not far from Soldier field).

Magnificent Mile is pretty good for shopping. The architectural boat tours are supposed to be very good. The reflective bean by the art institute (east side of downtown) is pretty neat.

[Kipper is King]

Eat deep dish pizza!

[THE SCUD]

I really enjoyed the riverboat architectural tours. Summer is Chi-town is awesome.

Go up the Sears tower as well.

[OILFAN #81]

Giordano's Pizza is a must (get the deep dish kind). Also, good to see that you are going to a Cubs game. I went to Wrigley to watch Cubs/Giants and the atmosphere was amazing. The fans get real rowdy in the bleachers. I would take a boat tour of the city as well. I really enjoyed it when I was there. Navy Pier is kind of cool as well. Sears Tower as well (they changed the name to something else).

[cmyden]

Definitely recommend a night-time drink at the top of the Hancock building.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by THE SCUD

I really enjoyed the riverboat architectural tours. Summer is Chi-town is awesome.

Go up the Sears tower as well.

You mean the Willis tower right?

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

The 95th floor of the Hancock Building is a GREAT place to go for lunch. Free to go up there and you can get a three-course meal for under $20.

Also, Millennium Park is pretty cool, and right off the Magnificent Mile.

The video boards of the spitting people is fun:



And the giant bean:

[jtfrogger]

I love the food in Chicago. In particular:

• My favourite deli, Manny's
• Pizzeria Uno