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Family trip to Chi-town

A trip from June 09, 2007 to June 14, 2007, travelling to Chicago, Niles, Evanston
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Sat 06/09/07 (day 1) - Chicago, Niles, Evanston

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Chicago

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Chicago, IL, United States
Sat Jun 9 7:00am - Thu Jun 14 11:00pm
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Chicago Cultural Center

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Pick up free city guides (available in various languages) and information on the events and attractions of the city. …
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78 E Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602-4801
United States
+1 312 744 6630
Sat Jun 9 3:00pm - Sat Jun 9 3:15pm
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Can buy CTA visitor passes here...should go here first instead.
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Superdawg

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First of all, this place is a DRIVE-IN! That alone should spark your curiosity. Fun, retro, and campy—there are carh …
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6363 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646-3726
United States
+1 773 763 0660
Sat Jun 9 3:30pm - Sat Jun 9 4:00pm
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Wal-Mart


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5630 W Touhy Ave
Niles, IL 60714
US
847-647-8775
Sat Jun 9 3:30pm - Sat Jun 9 4:00pm
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water, groceries, etc.
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Hotel Orrington

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The Hotel Orrington historic North Shore location is home to world-renowned Northwestern University, four-star …
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Hotel Orrington
1710 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
United States
847 866 8700
Sat Jun 9 4:00pm - Thu Jun 14 12:00pm
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Water Tower Place

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The eight-level Water Tower Place reigns as the largest mall on Michigan Avenue. Anchored by a Lord & Taylor and …
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Water Tower Place
835 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2203
United States
+1 312 440 3166
Sat Jun 9 5:00pm - Sat Jun 9 7:30pm
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mall...find somewhere to eat nearby
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Magnificent Mile

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Representing the spirit of American shopping, this well-known stretch of Michigan Avenue has something for everyone …
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700 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-5017
United States
Sat Jun 9 5:00pm - Sat Jun 9 9:00pm
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shopping
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain

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Follow the rich smell of chocolate and you will eventually come to the Ghirardelli's only store in the Midwest. Orig …
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830 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-2128
United States
+1 312 337 9330
Sat Jun 9 6:45pm - Sat Jun 9 7:15pm
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Tiffany & Co.


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730 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, US
312-944-7500
Sat Jun 9 7:00pm - Sat Jun 9 7:30pm
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FAO Schwarz

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As portrayed in Penny Marshall's film Big , FAO Schwarz is the mecca of toy stores, for kids of all ages - convenien …
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111 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602-1659
United States
+1 312 781 3629
Sat Jun 9 7:15pm - Sat Jun 9 7:45pm
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Sun 06/10/07 (day 2) - Chicago, Evanston

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Lou Mitchell's

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This place is the real deal. It has barely changed since it opened in 1935. Come in to this friendly diner and …
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565 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60661-5701
United States
+1 312 939 3111
Sun Jun 10 10:30am - Sun Jun 10 12:00pm
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Chinatown

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Although not one of the country's larger 'Chinatowns', the main drag on Wentworth Avenue is worth the brief side tri …
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318 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616-1916
United States
+1 312 222 1900
Sun Jun 10 12:00pm - Sun Jun 10 12:30pm
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We have time to do this a later day if we want...
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DuSable Museum of African American History

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Salute the contributions African-Americans have made to world history, and learn about their culturally rich heritag …
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740 E 56th Pl
Chicago, IL 60637-1408
United States
+1 773 947 0600
Sun Jun 10 12:30pm - Sun Jun 10 2:00pm
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free on sunday, open 12-5
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Grant Park

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Grant Park stretches from the Museum Campus at Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road all the way north to the Prudenti …
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337 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601-7403
United States
+1 312 744 2400
Sun Jun 10 4:15pm - Sun Jun 10 4:45pm
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includes the fountain...open 7a-11p
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Millennium Park

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Millennium Park is one of the newest additions to Chicago's many wide-open urban spaces, and is host to a range of i …
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601-6530
United States
+1 312 742 1168
Sun Jun 10 5:00pm - Sun Jun 10 6:30pm
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open 6a-11p
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Buffalo Joe's

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A local favorite for burgers and wings. "Spicy best describes it."
Restaurant
812 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60201-3709
United States
847-328-5525,
Sun Jun 10 7:00pm
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probably go get take out...everybody's gonna be tired...
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Mon 06/11/07 (day 3) - Chicago

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Chicago History Museum

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The newly renovated Chicago History Museum offers interesting exhibitions for both children and adult visitors. Expl …
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1601 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614-6038
United States
+1 312 642 4600
Mon Jun 11 9:30am - Mon Jun 11 11:00am
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Free on mondays...9:30-4:30
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John Hancock Center

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You can't miss the John Hancock Center if you happen to be passing through the North Side neighborhood of Chicago. A …
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875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-1779
United States
+1 312 751 3680
Mon Jun 11 11:15am - Mon Jun 11 12:30pm
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on go chicago card...open 9a-11p...guy said not as crowded as sears, go here during day...
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India House

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The quality of the food and service makes this place a beehive of activity, in this upscale neighborhood. It serves …
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59 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654-4801
United States
+1 312 645 9500
Mon Jun 11 12:30pm - Mon Jun 11 1:45pm
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Shoreline Sightseeing Tours

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Take to Shoreline Sightseeing Tours for an extraordinary shoreline tour. Your guide will note cultural attractions a …
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474 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60611-4305
United States
+1 312 222 9328
Mon Jun 11 2:15pm - Mon Jun 11 3:30pm
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2:30 on go chicago card...want to do river architecture one...
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (The)

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Connect with science and nature through innovative exhibits exploring the bio-diversity of the world around us. One …
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2430 N Cannon Dr
Chicago, IL 60614-2874
United States
+1 773 755 5100
Mon Jun 11 3:30pm - Mon Jun 11 5:00pm
Notes
IF WE FEEL LIKE IT!! closes at 4:30 so we'd have to leave Navy Pier early...could come back to Navy Pier between eating and going to Sears Tower...
free on thursday...9-4:30
on go chicago card
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Navy Pier

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This family entertainment complex on Lake Michigan offers daylong fun with more than 50 acres of parks and gardens …
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Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-3426
United States
+1 312 595 5300 / +1 800 595 7437
Mon Jun 11 4:00pm - Mon Jun 11 7:00pm
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open 10-10
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Giordano's

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Since its opening in 1924, by two brothers from Italy, this local favorite has received numerous prizes. It really …
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730 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2504
United States
+1 312 951 0747
Mon Jun 11 7:00pm - Mon Jun 11 8:45pm
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really, really busy...will be a long wait.
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