V-Flyer

As I've never been there before, and travel guides aren't as comprehensive as for the likes of NY, SF or LA, does anyone have any must sees for Chicago? Or avoid like the plagues?
Thanks!

Must see:
- Sears Tower
- Hancock Centre (better view than Sears but not as impressive an experience.)
- Michigan Avenue (aka Magnificent Mile shops)
- Wrigley Field (if you're into sport)
- Walk along the lake front, although you won't know it's a lake because you can't see the other side!

Also visit Millennium Park (which is not far from the Sears Tower) to see and walk though the Cloud Gate sculpture (the big shiny jelly bean)

Regards

Some other well, and not so well know, things to do:
- CAF Boat Tour, this is well worth a half day of your time, weather permitting.
- If you are really into architecture, Oak Park is also worth a trip
- Wrigley Field, and catch a Cubs game - baseball like it used to be
- At a push, you might want to go visit the Hyde Park neighborhood, but avoid surrounding areas. I love Hyde Park, but there's no denying it gets interesting once you step outside its immediate confines.

It's a great architecture city, it's a great sports city, and there is still a fair bit going on music-wise if you are into certain things. It's also home to some of the most difficult neighborhoods in the US.

For any fans of cheesy 80s US teen movies, you could probably design a whole trip around key locations featured in those movies.

Thanks for the tips - hopefully we'll get round to the all with the 5 inches of snow predicted upon our arrival!

Also Lonely Planet are releasing an updated guide to Chicago this/next month.

For any fans of cheesy 80s US teen movies, you could probably design a whole trip around key locations featured in those movies.

And the Blues Brothers 'Daley Plaza the one with the Picasso'

Originally posted by jaguarpig
And the Blues Brothers 'Daley Plaza the one with the Picasso'

How could I forget the Blues Brothers drive-around ... [8D]