Chicago Must Sees?

I'm just looking for a list of must sees/dos while in Chicago. Like for a 1st time visitor.

Thanks!

Art Institute
Millennium Park
Second City
Sears Tower*
Wrigley Field
Architecture river tour
Steppenwolf theater

If you're shopping: Michigan ave, or if you want high end boutiques Oak Street, or independent boutiques trend towards Wicker Park

More restaurants that can be listed here but the top tourist food destination is pizza followed by steak houses.
Of those options I say Gino's east and Gene & Georgetti. Other's will have their own opinion.

Not Navy Pier if you're above the age of 12

Art Institute
Millennium Park
Second City
Sears Tower*
Wrigley Field
Architecture river tour
Steppenwolf theater

If you're shopping: Michigan ave, or if you want high end boutiques Oak Street, or independent boutiques trend towards Wicker Park

More restaurants that can be listed here but the top tourist food destination is pizza followed by steak houses.
Of those options I say Gino's east and Gene & Georgetti. Other's will have their own opinion.

Not Navy Pier if you're above the age of 12 Originally Posted by GBN94

Totally awesome info sweetie. I will have a car so I plan on seeing the city on my down time.

If you plan to stay downtown, no need for a car. I Assume you will be driving in from Ohio....park it and then get it when you plan to go back as it will cost you a lot to park different places through out the day.

I would highly suggest the Architectural boat tour, however not sure if it is running this time of year and even if it is, it will probably be REALLY cold on the boat.

Plenty of museums if you like that.

You didn't ask about food? that is a pitty.

If you plan to stay downtown, no need for a car. I Assume you will be driving in from Ohio....park it and then get it when you plan to go back as it will cost you a lot to park different places through out the day.

I would highly suggest the Architectural boat tour, however not sure if it is running this time of year and even if it is, it will probably be REALLY cold on the boat.

Plenty of museums if you like that.

You didn't ask about food? that is a pitty. Originally Posted by NYr

Yes I do mean the food too! I heard it is great food there and yes I am driving in from Ohio and I am not planning on staying downtown because I heard parking is very expensive. Thank you for the awesome suggestion about the boat tour!

I would also suggest that you see me!!

I would also suggest that you see me!! Originally Posted by Avalon

The ball is in your court sir.

Food:
Chicago staples: Portillos for italian beef sandwich, Lou Malnati's for deep dish.

If you have specific cuisine you like, let us know and we can recommend restaurants.

I would also suggest that you see me!! Originally Posted by Avalon

How cute Avalon. Just email me with your screening info and let the fun begin!!

The ball is in your court sir.

Food:
Chicago staples: Portillos for italian beef sandwich, Lou Malnati's for deep dish.

If you have specific cuisine you like, let us know and we can recommend restaurants. Originally Posted by NYr

That all sounds yummy! I love Italian food, its my fav!

Food:
Chicago staples: Portillos for italian beef sandwich, Lou Malnati's for deep dish. Originally Posted by NYr

No, no, no..... those are tourist staples. Mr Beef or if you must go franchise then Al's Beef.


If she want's fancy Italian then La Scarola or Volare in that order. Distant third is Rosebud. Place like RPM while good are more show than substance.

No, no, no..... those are tourist staples. Mr Beef or if you must go franchise then Al's Beef.


If she want's fancy Italian then La Scarola or Volare in that order. Distant third is Rosebud. Place like RPM while good are more show than substance. Originally Posted by GBN94

Ok I am taking notes. Especially the Italian stuff.

right on GBN94 - great recommendations!!!

I Like Portillos over Big Als...but I like Bueno beef over Portillos, but I don't think there are any bueno beefs in downtown.

I Like Portillos over Big Als...but I like Bueno beef over Portillos, but I don't think there are any bueno beefs in downtown. Originally Posted by NYr

Maybe I can try them all! I will have a car so I will be able to drive!

Saw that you'll be in oak brook. You HAVE to try labriola! Their tiramisu alone is worth the trip.