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1st Chicago Trip(Best Ever!!!)

A trip from August 19, 2006 to August 26, 2006, travelling to Chicago
First Trip to Chicago, going to see as much of Chicago … More  
First Trip to Chicago, going to see as much of Chicago as possible and everything it has to offer. We will follow our Love of Food, Architecture, Museums, and Everything else!!!
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Sun 08/20/06 (day 2) - Chicago

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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 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
+1 312 742 1168
Sun Aug 20 6:00am - Sun Aug 20 12:00pm
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Clarence Buckingham Fountain
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Graceful sea horses spray jets of water into the lagoon that surrounds what is perhaps Chicago's most beloved public …
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Clarence Buckingham Fountain
Grant Park
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
+1 312 742 7529
Sun Aug 20 6:00am - Sun Aug 20 12:00pm
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Poster Plus
Chicago's largest collection of vintage posters.
Shopping
200 S. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
800.659.1905
Sun Aug 20 6:00am - Sun Aug 20 12:00pm
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Billy Goat Tavern
Descend the murky stairs and "Butt on in" as the sign says. Made famous by John Belushi's Saturday …More  
Restaurant
430 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-4011
United States
+1 312 222 1525
Sun Aug 20 11:00am - Sun Aug 20 1:00pm
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Art Institute of Chicago
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From popular Rembrandt masterpieces to recent works by lesser-known artists, the Art Institute of Chicago houses one …
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Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
+1 312 443 3600
Sun Aug 20 12:00pm - Sun Aug 20 6:00pm
Notes
Going Sunday 10:00AM-12:00PM
Hours
Monday-Wednesday, 10:30-5:00
Thursday-Friday, 10:30-9:00
Saturday-Sunday, 10:00-5:00
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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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Grant Park
337 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
+1 312 744 2400
Sun Aug 20 12:00pm - Sun Aug 20 6:00pm
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Rookery Building
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Legend has it that the Rookery Building got its name because birds liked to roost atop the structure that formerly s …
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209 South La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
+1 312 567 8500
Sun Aug 20 12:00pm - Sun Aug 20 6:00pm
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Sears Tower Skydeck
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While no longer the world's tallest building, the Sears Tower still stands proud. High-speed elevators climb 110 sto …
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Sears Tower Skydeck
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
+1 312 875 9696
Sun Aug 20 6:00pm - Mon Aug 21 12:00am
Notes
Sunday 5:00PM
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Ed Debevic's

Restaurant
640 N Wells St
Chicago, IL
Sun Aug 20 6:00pm - Sun Aug 20 8:00pm
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Mon 08/21/06 (day 3) - Chicago

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Architecture River Cruise
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Only Architecture River Cruise can offer such varied and unobstructed views of the city. Relax and marvel as you gli …
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333 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
+1 312 922 3432
Mon Aug 21 6:00am - Mon Aug 21 12:00pm
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Take CTA RED LINE TRAIN (TO 95TH/DAN RYAN)
Depart: BELMONT CTA At 04:18 PM
Arrive: STATE/LAKE CTA (BRN/GRN/ORN/PRP/RED/PNK) At 04:33 PM
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Pizzeria Uno
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Forget about the mega-chain this pizzeria spawned. This location is the first, with arguably the best pizza in …
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29 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2707
United States
+1 312 321 1000
Mon Aug 21 11:00am - Mon Aug 21 1:00pm
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McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum
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To learn about the First Amendment and the importance of freedom, step into the McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum. Si …
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435 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
+1 312 222 4860
Mon Aug 21 12:00pm - Mon Aug 21 6:00pm
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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 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
+1 312 751 3680
Mon Aug 21 12:00pm - Mon Aug 21 6:00pm
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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
Mon Aug 21 12:00pm - Mon Aug 21 6:00pm
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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
Mon Aug 21 12:00pm - Mon Aug 21 6:00pm
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
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"The city is our museum," claims this historic museum. The CAF highlights Chicago's diverse architecture and design …
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224 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
+1 312 922 3432
Mon Aug 21 12:00pm - Mon Aug 21 6:00pm
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3:00PM-5:00PM
Historic Skyscraper Tour
Meet at the Sante Fe Building
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Wrigley Building
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As "The Gateway to the Magnificent Mile," the Wrigley Building sits directly across from its famous counterpart, the …
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410 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
+1 312 923 8080
Mon Aug 21 12:00pm - Mon Aug 21 6:00pm
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Cubs Game
Cubs vs. Phillies
Entertainment
1060 W Addison St.
Chicago, Illinois
Mon Aug 21 6:00pm - Tue Aug 22 12:00am
Notes
Starts at 7:05PM
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Tue 08/22/06 (day 4) - Chicago

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Field Museum
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Travel from ancient civilizations through modern times, viewing remnants of bygone cultures and traditions. Get the …
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Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
+1 312 922 9410
Tue Aug 22 6:00am - Tue Aug 22 12:00pm
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King Tut Exhibit
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Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
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If you adhere to the "dinner is ready when the smoke detector goes off" theory of cooking, maybe you should consider …
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1401 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-2810
United States
+1 312 786 1401
Tue Aug 22 11:00am - Tue Aug 22 1:00pm
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King Tut Exhibit
6/8/2006
Come celebrate the return of King Tut in Chicago at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant! Simply show your Field Museum ticket stub to your waiter to receive your complimentary chocolate mousse pyramid!; available lunch and dinner, from now til January 1st, 2007.
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John G. Shedd Aquarium
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Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, this indoor aquatic world the John G. Shedd Aquarium is home to more than 650 …
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John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
+1 312 939 2438
Tue Aug 22 12:00pm - Tue Aug 22 6:00pm
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Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
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Visitors can journey to the stars or experiment with telescopes at the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum . Also, …
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1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
+1 312 922 7827
Tue Aug 22 12:00pm - Tue Aug 22 6:00pm
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gplee@sbcglobal.net (View gplee@sbcglobal.net's trips)
AFTER LIVING IN CHICAGO FOR 30 YEARS THIS TRAVELER HAS BEEN TO ALL THE RIGHT PLACES...
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IcemanHorn (View IcemanHorn's trips)
Thanks, We are hoping to see as much as we can, especially the best stuff. I really cant wait to see the King Tut exhibit which happens to be there when we are in town.
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ramber j (View ramber j's trips)
nice trip....
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tammy z (View tammy z's trips)
Hey guys being from the area. see if you can fit in Brookfield Zoo also---I think it is better than Lincoln Park Zoo. Brookfield has a Dolphin show, which Lincoln Park Zoo does not, so try too fit it in too
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IcemanHorn (View IcemanHorn's trips)
I heard that Brookfield Zoo is really nice. We would like to go but we will see if we have time. Our trip will be mostly in Chicago and downtown because we are traveling by public transit and do not know if we have time to make it to suburbs. But thanks for the advice we will definatly look into it.
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gmfergu (View gmfergu's trips)
IMHO... Do NOT bother with the Tut exhibit, it's a rip-off. The ads lead you to think that it's the real thing and in fact it's not even close.
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First L (View First L's trips)
it was nice abt university of science
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borninsneek (View borninsneek's trips)
Chicago is a great town to visit. One of the highlights of our trip was going to the Second City Comedy Theater. Highly recommened. I never laughed so hard and long in my life!
Get a hotel in the center of the city, you can walk practically anywhere, or take the El which is very convenient.
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BALDY (View BALDY's trips)
TRAEL
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reliya 2 (View reliya 2's trips)
hi
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