Chicago Info Needed...

[Diplomat]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

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[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img] All of that per 3/4 cup??? I'll take a pass [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

Anything else? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]

[chitowngirl]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

HOP ON HOP OFF TOUR --->> Chicago Trolley Tours

"Ride The Red and Green Trolleys" and our Red Double Decker Buses. With your Hop On Hop Off ticket, you will enjoy a two hour, fully narrated tour that covers 13 magnificent miles of Chicago's downtown and the Loop and now you will also receive a FREE Hershey's chocolate bar and FREE Garrett Popcorn sample with every ticket purchase!

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Operates: Daily

Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours

Departs From: vehicles depart the designated stops listed below every 20-25min.

Price:
Adult All Day - $25.00
Senior All Day (ages 65 and over) - $20.00

Route Stops:
1. Sears Tower: The Financial District, Board of Trade, Sears Skydeck and Mercantile Exchange
- Trolley stops on SE corner of Wacker/Jackson
2. Millennium Park: Cloud Gate, Park Shop, Park Grill, Lakefront
- Trolley Stops on S side of Randolph E of Michigan Ave at Chase Promenade
3. Wacker South:Riverwalk, Tribune Tower, Boat Tours, Wrigley Building
- Trolley Stops on NW corner of Wacker and Michigan Ave
4. Theater District: State Street Shopping, Daley Center Picasso, Cultural Center, Garrett Popcorn
- Trolley stops NW corner of State and Randolph by Garrett Popcorn
5. Art Institute: Grant Park, Millennium Park, Orchestra Hall, Fine Arts Building, Park Grill
- Trolley stops across from Museum at Michigan/Adams
6. Hilton Towers and Hotel: Grant Park South, Buckingham Fountain
- Trolley stops at Michigan & 8th near bus stop on NW corner
7. Field Museum of Natural History: Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium & Adler Planetarium
- Trolley stops W of the south main entrance
8. Sheraton Chicago / North Pier: North Pier, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, and Chicago From the Lake
- Trolley stops N of corner of Columbus and N. Water across from NBC Tower
9. Navy Pier: Charlie's Ale House, Bubba Gump, Joe's Be Bop Cafe, Bike Chicago, Shopping, Dining, Children's Museum
- Trolley stops at the South horseshoe drive
10. Magnificent Mile: Riverwalk, Tribune Tower, Boat Tours, Wrigley Building
- Trolley stops at the NE end of Michigan Ave bridge
11. Hancock Center : Hancock Observatory, 900 N. Michigan shopping, Drake Hotel, Oak Street shopping
- Trolley stops at the SE corner of Delaware and Michigan (Stop operates April 1st thru December 2nd only)
12. Water Tower: Water Tower Place shopping, Chicago Visitors Center, Lookingglass Theatre, Michigan Ave shopping
- Trolley stops SE corner of Pearson and Michigan
13. River North: North Bridge and River North shopping, dining
- Trolley stops on W side of Clark between Ontario and Ohio

[Diplomat]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">HOP ON HOP OFF TOUR</div></div>
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None of *those* freebies though [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70388-shameonyou.gif[/img]

Thank much. I requested one of those Chicago Visitors Guidebook, so hopefully it will show up within the next two weeks [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img] I did go through the online version, but do not think it's a bad idea to have something in hand for when we get there.

[chitowngirl]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">HOP ON HOP OFF TOUR</div></div>
[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/breakdance.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/breakdance.gif[/img]

None of *those* freebies though [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70388-shameonyou.gif[/img]</div></div>
cyant gi nuttin pass yuh [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

the trolley is great to get around downtown and stops at many of the tourist attractions [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] an di double decker bus is good for unobstructed photos of the architecture [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

[Diplomat]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

Will definitely give it a go, as for sure it is one of the quickest ways of seeing different parts of, and things in, the city. Good photo opportunities are an added bonus [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

[djrosen1]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">***ahemmmm*** [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img] CEW, how yuh feel about gourmet popcorn? ---&gt;&gt; Garrett Popcorn Shops

You have not eaten popcorn until you've had some Garrett Popcorn (the caramel/cheese mix) [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]

Nothing, I mean nothing can compare [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]</div></div>

Ya know, when someone described this to me for the first time, I thought they were nuts. Then I tried it. WHY does this work so well? I don't know. But, oh boy, does it ever.

[Diplomat]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RambleOn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">***ahemmmm*** [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img] CEW, how yuh feel about gourmet popcorn? ---&gt;&gt; Garrett Popcorn Shops

You have not eaten popcorn until you've had some Garrett Popcorn (the caramel/cheese mix) [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]

Nothing, I mean nothing can compare [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]</div></div>

Ya know, when someone described this to me for the first time, I thought they were nuts. Then I tried it. WHY does this work so well? I don't know. But, oh boy, does it ever. </div></div>
Is this a conspiracy? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] I shall resist, I must resist, all that fat and calories [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

[chitowngirl]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RambleOn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">***ahemmmm*** [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img] CEW, how yuh feel about gourmet popcorn? ---&gt;&gt; Garrett Popcorn Shops

You have not eaten popcorn until you've had some Garrett Popcorn (the caramel/cheese mix) [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]

Nothing, I mean nothing can compare [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]</div></div>

Ya know, when someone described this to me for the first time, I thought they were nuts. Then I tried it. WHY does this work so well? I don't know. But, oh boy, does it ever. </div></div>
Is this a conspiracy? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] I shall resist, I must resist, all that fat and calories [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img] </div></div>
well, if it's good enough for Halle Berry [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

[djrosen1]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RambleOn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">***ahemmmm*** [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img] CEW, how yuh feel about gourmet popcorn? ---&gt;&gt; Garrett Popcorn Shops

You have not eaten popcorn until you've had some Garrett Popcorn (the caramel/cheese mix) [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]

Nothing, I mean nothing can compare [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]</div></div>

Ya know, when someone described this to me for the first time, I thought they were nuts. Then I tried it. WHY does this work so well? I don't know. But, oh boy, does it ever. </div></div>
Is this a conspiracy? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] I shall resist, I must resist, all that fat and calories [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img] </div></div>

Well, I know you tend to eschew the vices more assiduously than I do; however, this one is relatively harmless, particularly in moderation. Warning! Slope is slippery; you could end up in an Oberweis ice-cream parlor....

[Diplomat]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

Mmmm...I think I have it figured out now. Maybe some of it about noon and spend the rest of the afternoon walking it off in the downtown core [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] Reasonable compromise, huh? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

Between you and chitown, I'm sure to come back to Toronto with a few extra unwanted kilos \o/

[djrosen1]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mmmm...I think I have it figured out now. Maybe some of it about noon and spend the rest of the afternoon walking it off in the downtown core [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] Reasonable compromise, huh? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

Between you and chitown, I'm sure to come back to Toronto with a few extra unwanted kilos \o/ </div></div>

We're a big fat city, we are. There's a reason.

[Pepper]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Which was better - Chicago to Seattle or Chicago to LA/Frisco? </div></div>

Just did Chicago and Seattle. From those two Seattle was definately better. IMO.

[chitowngirl]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RambleOn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> We're a big fat city, we are. There's a reason. </div></div>
speaking of which [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img] I have another restaurant recommendation [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

HEAVEN ON SEVEN ---&gt;&gt; Heaven on Seven website
Entrance on the corner of Rush Street and Ohio Street

HOURS
Sunday – Thursday 11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday – Saturday 11:00am - 11:00pm
Brunch Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 2:00pm

mi always ordah di LSD dinnah (Louisiana Soul Deluxe) a likkle dis an a likkle dat [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]

[djrosen1]

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I have never been there, but people like it. Here's a STRONG recommendation from me from personal experience(I stole your format):

FRONTERA GRILL ---&gt;&gt; Frontera Grill website
445 North Clark Street

Lunch Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 10:30 to 2:30 (Saturday brunch).

Dinner Hours: 5:20 to 10 p.m. Tuesday;
5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday;
5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.



Unbelievably good.

[Diplomat]

Re: Chicago Info Needed...

Mmmm....RambleOn, chitown, & out of town guests @ Frontera Grill or Heaven on Seven. How's that for an idea? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

<span style='font-size: 8pt'>They don't know that they are buying</span> [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]