Thread: Anyone from Chicago?

i dont live in chicago but have been there several times. the museum of science and industry is awesome. navy pier is also a lot of fun. take the architectural bus tour through the city.

Hmm...my old stompin' grounds....if you like hangin' at parks, the system near the lake is awesome, whether Grant Park downtown or Lincoln Park on the North Side (closer to N'Western). Lincoln Park has (or had) a free zoo you can walk around. . .

Also, River North has some trendy sports bars, etc. . .though you can find that kind of stuff all over the city, but there are some microbreweries around on the North side, too. Your girl might know somethin' about those places. If you go downtown, hit up Marshall Field's if you are into browsing, or take a long walk down Michigan Avenue and see all the trendy stores. Make sure your girl has lots of money to buy you stuff.

If she really likes you, ask her to get some reservations for Second City (I think it's still there in Old Town. . .been a few years but you can check on that). There are several improv and comedy clubs that you can sometimes get cheap tix for around. And Dan Ackroyd and Jim Belushi have a Blues club - I think that's on the Near North side.

If she's got a car and you are on the cheap, just drive up the lakeshore north of Evanston and check out the awesome Bahai Temple. Or take LakeShoreDrive south toward downtown - great views.

If she's got connections, make her take you to see Da Bears at Soldier Field. . .or a N'Western football game (they are Big 10). And if you get a free eats day, hit up Pizzeria Uno or Due or see if Leona's (one in Wicker Park, one in the west burbs) is still doing their awesome Sunday Italian brunch buffet. . .(casual place.)

Oh yeah...make her get you tickets for Jerry Springer...hehehe..or dammit - Oprah - maybe she'll be givin' everyone a new car again that day...

Chicago is so good. One of my favorite cities. It is pretty much like new york, once you get there you will know what to do.

go take a pic of the Jordan statue in front of the United Center for me Flex! I will vicariously revel in the experience since MJ is my longtime idol.. lol. have a good time with your chica as well.. aww you make me so proud.. ha

Well, if it is in October you won't be seeing a Cubs game.

I live in Chicago and it's wayyy better than New York. We have one of the best if not the best skyline in downtown Chicago. it's too good for words to explain...

Originally Posted by kbm8795

Hmm...my old stompin' grounds....if you like hangin' at parks, the system near the lake is awesome, whether Grant Park downtown or Lincoln Park on the North Side (closer to N'Western). Lincoln Park has (or had) a free zoo you can walk around. . .

Also, River North has some trendy sports bars, etc. . .though you can find that kind of stuff all over the city, but there are some microbreweries around on the North side, too. Your girl might know somethin' about those places. If you go downtown, hit up Marshall Field's if you are into browsing, or take a long walk down Michigan Avenue and see all the trendy stores. Make sure your girl has lots of money to buy you stuff.

If she really likes you, ask her to get some reservations for Second City (I think it's still there in Old Town. . .been a few years but you can check on that). There are several improv and comedy clubs that you can sometimes get cheap tix for around. And Dan Ackroyd and Jim Belushi have a Blues club - I think that's on the Near North side.

If she's got a car and you are on the cheap, just drive up the lakeshore north of Evanston and check out the awesome Bahai Temple. Or take LakeShoreDrive south toward downtown - great views.

If she's got connections, make her take you to see Da Bears at Soldier Field. . .or a N'Western football game (they are Big 10). And if you get a free eats day, hit up Pizzeria Uno or Due or see if Leona's (one in Wicker Park, one in the west burbs) is still doing their awesome Sunday Italian brunch buffet. . .(casual place.)

Oh yeah...make her get you tickets for Jerry Springer...hehehe..or dammit - Oprah - maybe she'll be givin' everyone a new car again that day...

so KB, can you please gimme some ideas of where to go haha

thanks, buddy.

so basically your telling me to go where I want (Bears/Cubs games) and have her pay for everything to make sure she "really likes me"

OMG bro, you are hilarious hahahaha

Originally Posted by gr81

go take a pic of the Jordan statue in front of the United Center for me Flex! I will vicariously revel in the experience since MJ is my longtime idol.. lol. have a good time with your chica as well.. aww you make me so proud.. ha

that is one thing I DEF wanna see.

only prob is, i don't know if i'm gonna be able to pose for a pic with the statue cuz i don't know if i could take my hands away from rubbing his iron balls hahaha jk

no shit though, huh bro? That is one stop we are making, no question. she has a digi cam too, so hopefully i'll be able to post some pics of us, (Me and Michael). Oh ya, of her, too haha. She really is awesome, i can't wait to go

only prob is, i don't know if i'm gonna be able to pose for a pic with the statue cuz i don't know if i could take my hands away from rubbing his iron balls hahaha jk

ROTFLMAO!!

Originally Posted by gr81

ROTFLMAO!!

what, you think i'm joking?

naw maYn dats why I'm bustin' up.. make sure to get an extra nut cop in there for your ol' boy GR too, ya dig! lol

you could always do the Waynes World thing, bow down and yell, "we're not worthy, we're not worthy!!" ha ha

You'll probably snag your scrotum on the litttle wrought iron fence that surrounds the statue, then the nuts you'll be grabbing will be your own.

Originally Posted by maniclion

You'll probably snag your scrotum on the litttle wrought iron fence that surrounds the statue, then the nuts you'll be grabbing will be your own.

^it's worth it

Originally Posted by gr81

naw maYn dats why I'm bustin' up.. make sure to get an extra nut cop in there for your ol' boy GR too, ya dig! lol

you better believe i'll give his balls a few extra jiggles for my boy on teh west coast!

Theres tons to do in Chicago

Food
Mike Ditka's Restuarant
Boston Blackies (best burgers in the world)
Pizzaria Uno's
House of Blues (great food and music)
Gale Street Inn (best ribs)
Stetson's Chop House (in the Hiatt Downtown)

Places to see
Navy Pier (places to eat and shop, entertainment, extends far out onto lake)
Field Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Mellenium Park
Lincoln Park Zoo
Grant Park
Museum of Science and Industry
Oriental Institute
Chicago Historical Society
Marshall Fields Downtown
The Magnificent Mile (great stores)
Oak Street Beach
Adler Planetarium
Shedd Aquarium

The list goes on......

EDIT:
Heres a few more ideas:
Untouchable Tours Actors dressed like gansters take you on a tour of chicago's gangland landmarks

Blue Man Group at the Briar Street Theatre

Go to Chicago Metro Mix.com, you can use this website to search for anything you want to do in the area. Hope this helps...

^WOW.

thanks alot, Arith

Originally Posted by kbm8795

Hmm...my old stompin' grounds....if you like hangin' at parks, the system near the lake is awesome, whether Grant Park downtown or Lincoln Park on the North Side (closer to N'Western). Lincoln Park has (or had) a free zoo you can walk around. . .

Also, River North has some trendy sports bars, etc. . .though you can find that kind of stuff all over the city, but there are some microbreweries around on the North side, too. Your girl might know somethin' about those places. If you go downtown, hit up Marshall Field's if you are into browsing, or take a long walk down Michigan Avenue and see all the trendy stores. Make sure your girl has lots of money to buy you stuff.

If she really likes you, ask her to get some reservations for Second City (I think it's still there in Old Town. . .been a few years but you can check on that). There are several improv and comedy clubs that you can sometimes get cheap tix for around. And Dan Ackroyd and Jim Belushi have a Blues club - I think that's on the Near North side.

If she's got a car and you are on the cheap, just drive up the lakeshore north of Evanston and check out the awesome Bahai Temple. Or take LakeShoreDrive south toward downtown - great views.

If she's got connections, make her take you to see Da Bears at Soldier Field. . .or a N'Western football game (they are Big 10). And if you get a free eats day, hit up Pizzeria Uno or Due or see if Leona's (one in Wicker Park, one in the west burbs) is still doing their awesome Sunday Italian brunch buffet. . .(casual place.)

Oh yeah...make her get you tickets for Jerry Springer...hehehe..or dammit - Oprah - maybe she'll be givin' everyone a new car again that day...

couldn't say it any better. good advice.

Definitely try to get Bears tickets: there's not a bad seat in the house.

Flex -- I live right by Northwestern, and I am positive when you go down Green Bay road you'll go right by where I work.

where do you work sm?

Originally Posted by busyLivin

where do you work sm?

Stuart Rodgers Photography on Green Bay in Evanston right across from the Central street Metra train station.

Originally Posted by Flex

so KB, can you please gimme some ideas of where to go haha

thanks, buddy.

so basically your telling me to go where I want (Bears/Cubs games) and have her pay for everything to make sure she "really likes me"

OMG bro, you are hilarious hahahaha

Hey, them Northwestern coeds are goin' to an expensive school...and have to be smart, too. Besides, she's spozed to be the hostess. . .

I'm not sure if you can still do this (after 9/11) but I think they have some observatories still up at the top of the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Building - if it's a clear day and ya'll are hangin' downtown to take pics, that can be fun.
And you Chicago guys - didn't they put in some new stuff right off Michigan Ave. downtown? Like new art sculptures...is that Millenium Park? I saw that early in April when I had a layover between trains coming back from Cleveland.

ahh, a little too far north for me. i'm actually live just outside chicago, southwestern suburb, orland park.

Originally Posted by kbm8795

Hey, them Northwestern coeds are goin' to an expensive school...and have to be smart, too. Besides, she's spozed to be the hostess. . .

I'm not sure if you can still do this (after 9/11) but I think they have some observatories still up at the top of the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Building - if it's a clear day and ya'll are hangin' downtown to take pics, that can be fun.
And you Chicago guys - didn't they put in some new stuff right off Michigan Ave. downtown? Like new art sculptures...is that Millenium Park? I saw that early in April when I had a layover between trains coming back from Cleveland.

john hancock is cool, & yes, it's still open on the observatory floor. elevator upset my stomach the first time.

not sure about the sculptures...not my thing.

Originally Posted by kbm8795

Hey, them Northwestern coeds are goin' to an expensive school...and have to be smart, too. Besides, she's spozed to be the hostess. . .

I'm not sure if you can still do this (after 9/11) but I think they have some observatories still up at the top of the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Building - if it's a clear day and ya'll are hangin' downtown to take pics, that can be fun.
And you Chicago guys - didn't they put in some new stuff right off Michigan Ave. downtown? Like new art sculptures...is that Millenium Park? I saw that early in April when I had a layover between trains coming back from Cleveland.

The signature room in the top of the cock is a bit pricey, but on a clear day the view is a once in a lifetime oppurtunity. Good food aswell for the most part.

Originally Posted by busyLivin

ahh, a little too far north for me. i'm actually live just outside chicago, southwestern suburb, orland park.

I know Orland Park, how old are you?

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Stuart Rodgers Photography on Green Bay in Evanston right across from the Central street Metra train station.

Hey.
. .my best bud used to live on..I think it was McDaniel - just off Dempster St. a couple of houses beyond the arboretum.

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I know Orland Park, how old are you?

soon to be 25

Originally Posted by Arith

Untouchable Tours Actors dressed like gansters take you on a tour of chicago's gangland landmarks

That gangsta tour sounds like it would be fun. . .and they have those sightseeing boats that go up and down the Chicago River around the Loop. . .