Going to Chicago (Dec. 2-6)

[iggyntangs]

Going to Chicago for a few days....will have access to a car while I'm there, staying with family.

Asides from attending the Blackhawks Flames games I'd like to grab some ideas of what to do from people while I'm there (take into the fact that it will be cold/winter)...am 22 so looking for things that someone my age could/would be interested in if anyone has ideas??

Oh and have never had authentic deep dish, any ideas on which places to try there??

Thanks in advance!

[troutman]

Oprah

http://gochicago.about.com/od/bestof...of_chicago.htm

[Canada 02]

for Chicago deep dish

http://www.loumalnatis.com/

you could also try Giordano's, Gino's, Uno and be satisfied with any of them. Just know it's not REAL pizza. It's a delicious meat, cheese and tomato casserole

[jd456]

Haven't really been in Chicago to do a whole lot other than go to games since I turned 21, so I'm not too sure about the bars and places like that around there. As for deep dish pizza, I've never been, but I have a friend that goes to school in the city and she said Giordano's is great.

[iggyntangs]

Giordano is great

[RinkRat13]

I found the Shedd Aquarium a good place to spend a couple of hours, the Field Museum is also a nice place to visit.
If you are into shopping, a trip to the Magnificiant Mile is a must and while there, you can get a great view of the city from either the Hancock Tower or the Sears Tower (don't remember the new name).

[Delthefunky]

http://buddyguy.com/

[billybob123]

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

http://www.jerryspringertv.com/

EDIT: Ahh crap. He's no longer in Chicago - it's in Connecticut.

[getbak]

Buy a Giordano jersey and wear it to buy a pizza at Giordano's.

[iggyntangs]

Originally Posted by getbak

Buy a Giordano jersey and wear it to buy a pizza at Giordano's.

I have a Gio jersey...haha why do they get a kick out of it?

[Dion]

Sears Tower 130 floor......

Would you trust a glass floor that’s an inch and a half thick when suspended 103 stories in the air? People in Chicago can find out at the Sears Tower, which opened its new set of glass balconies for public viewing. “The Ledge,” as they’re collectively called, hangs 1,353 feet in the air. With transparent walls and ceilings, visitors say its like floating in the sky, and the view is, of course, spectacular. Don’t worry, those glass floor can withstand five tons, but just to be safe, jumping up and down is probably not a good idea.

[V]

Gino's is great "pizza".

We had a blast at a Hawks game. The lack of knowledge in the fans around us was pretty amazing, for an original 6 team. Not a lot of people cared about hockey, either, although it was 2004 when I was last there. I think they care a little more right now.

I had a blast in some hole-in-the-wall blues clubs on Clark Street just off the Miracle Mile. Awesome experience.

[topfiverecords]

I'll be in Chicago from Nov 3-13th so I'll have to check out Giordano's too.

Sears tower is called Willis Tower now.

Calgary tower has that glass floor now too, but obviously not as high.

[iggyntangs]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

I'll be in Chicago from Nov 3-13th so I'll have to check out Giordano's too.

Sears tower is called Willis Tower now.

Calgary tower has that glass floor now too, but obviously not as high.

Gonna check out the Flames' game?

[OILFAN #81]

People have said it but try out Giordano's!!!!!! Best pizza ever! I've been there about 20 times. Gino's would be the 2nd best but Giordano's is better.

Willis Tower is nice to check out. The boat tour of Chicago is always nice but due to the time of the year, it won't be open. You should check out the view at the top of Willis Tower, it is really cool.

Try and get cheap seats to a Bulls game. The atmosphere is awesome (on top of the Hawks game).

If you are into clubs, go to Hunt club. The Hawks are always there. Sharp, Kane and Barker were there when we were there.

[iggyntangs]

Thanks OF81.

[HockeyKhan]

Papa Johns

[iggyntangs]

Originally Posted by HockeyKhan

Papa Johns

Ha ha.

[SeeBass]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

for Chicago deep dish

http://www.loumalnatis.com/

you could also try Giordano's, Gino's, Uno and be satisfied with any of them. Just know it's not REAL pizza. It's a delicious meat, cheese and tomato casserole

Completely agree Lou Malnatis is my favourite pizza ever. If you live in the US they will ship you some too. They have multiple locations.

If you like beer try a Goose Island.

[JBR]

Garrett's popcorn. Don't miss it, Chicago style.
Billygoat Tavern. Cheezburgers are not as gross as my wife thinks they are.