So, I´ll be in Chicago for 5 days in April (can´t remember the exact days). I made some research about attractions and things to do there. Of course, the parks by the lake, the Wrigley´s Field, some cd stores, and David Gilmour´s concert :) My lady is pregnant, so it´s gonna be easy, just a little nightlife (a.k.a. a couple of beers... for me). Any recommendations? thanks!!

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Awesome - I haven't been in years, but it's a great city. Check out a couple of museums!

[URL="http://www.timeout.com/chicago/attractions/10-best-chicago-museums-top-institutions-to-visit-in-chicago"]10 best Chicago museums for art, history, nature and culture[/URL]

For something different maybe check out a skate park

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The Sears Tower:

[URL]http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sears-tower-glass-platform[/URL]

Record Store:

[URL]http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/dusty-groove[/URL]

chicago deep dish pizza!

[URL="https://giordanos.com/locations/downtown-central-loop"]Best Pizza Place in Chicagos [/URL]

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I have to say, Floridaorange you´re a man of the world :D:D:D:D as always, your recos are welcome. Thanks for the links! I´m really interested in the pizza, the skatepark and the record store. For sure will check out some museums.

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Best burger in the world is at Au Cheval in the west loop. Go during lunch, expect to wait.15-30 mins, or i've often snagged a bar seat if just two people. Try to go in the evening, expect to wait...hours. Yes you want the pork belly on it, and fried egg is up to you. It's ridiculous.

Beers - Northdown, Hopleaf, Map Room, really depends on what part of the city you're staying in tho. The city is full of excellent bars that don't require much effort or fuss.

Bang Bang Pie shop for breakfast.

All of Rick Bayless' mexican joints are hot fire.

Shed Museum is dope.

Navy Pier is a fucking tourist trap- avoid.

Lou Malnati's is the deep dish spot, tho i don't like deep dish pizza. NY > Chicago when it comes to pie.

My favorite part of the city is Logan Square area. Lots of cool bars, food spots, independent shops etc.

The train will get you all over the city really easily.

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, and David Gilmour´s concert [/QUOTE]

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real note from jim diegofff ; ))

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Jenks, I copied your info, will check out every spot in it, and of course, will avoid that Pier. thanks!

Hoff: all this trip is because of Gilmour´s concert. I thought last December: he´s old, he´ll never come to Argentina, I have to listen to him once in my lifetime. So my gf arranged the trip and bought the tickets. Two months later Gilmour announced the south american tour... but what the hell ! twice is better than once... besides, it wasn´t THAT good here in Buenos Aires.

far far music, as you say

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puffffffff hay amor ahi !!, que bien arrangedddddddd

en bsas la musica fue bestial y el sonido en si tremendo, pero sali diciendo lo tengo que ver en san pablo en algún lugar cerrado o algo asi y volver a mi estado fetal

que el motivo de ir a chicago sea eso es estar bien del balero

impresionante, vaporizate unas flores antes y anda de bata

es pisciano también hace poco fue su cumple

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puffffffff hay amor ahi !!, que bien arrangedddddddd

en bsas la musica fue bestial y el sonido en si tremendo, pero sali diciendo lo tengo que ver en san pablo en algún lugar cerrado o algo asi y volver a mi estado fetal

que el motivo de ir a chicago sea eso es estar bien del balero

impresionante, vaporizate unas flores antes y anda de bata

es pisciano también hace poco fue su cumple

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jajajajajajajjaa sos un groso man, abrazo!

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Record store - Gramophone is a must visit club- Smartbar one of the best in the US, Spybar can be great as well.

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great!

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[QUOTE=Jenks;1181951]Best burger in the world is at Au Cheval in the west loop. Go during lunch, expect to wait.15-30 mins, or i've often snagged a bar seat if just two people. Try to go in the evening, expect to wait...hours. Yes you want the pork belly on it, and fried egg is up to you. It's ridiculous.

Beers - Northdown, Hopleaf, Map Room, really depends on what part of the city you're staying in tho. The city is full of excellent bars that don't require much effort or fuss.

Bang Bang Pie shop for breakfast.

All of Rick Bayless' mexican joints are hot fire.

Shed Museum is dope.

Navy Pier is a fucking tourist trap- avoid.

Lou Malnati's is the deep dish spot, tho i don't like deep dish pizza. NY > Chicago when it comes to pie.

My favorite part of the city is Logan Square area. Lots of cool bars, food spots, independent shops etc.

The train will get you all over the city really easily.[/QUOTE]

I want to go just based on this post :lol:

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well, some feedback:

first of all, many thanks for the advices. I took them seriously.

pizza: really loved Giordano's deep dish pizza over the rest of the places. Went a couple of time because my wife loved it too. Lou Malnati's pizza was good, too.

burgers: Au Cheval was ok, tasty food and nice place. We also liked the hamburgers of a place that's just across the street of the Apple's Store in the north hood of the city.

Shedd Aquarium: amazing. Really enjoyed it. The entrance line was long, but it was worth it.

Logan Square: nice place, nice people. It was the place I liked more. We had breakfast at bang bang pie, following the advice. Warm place, great pies! that day was snowing a lot.

Records/CDs: Reckless records, at the loop, was great. I found used CDs at 2 dollars or so. I went to another record store at Logan Square, can't remember the name. At the back of the store it has a secret door that access you to a vintage arcade room, free to play. Really dope, cool place.

Sears Tower: It's a must, but a very crowded place. We went at night to avoid the loooooong line. The view is great.

the parks in Chicago are beautiful, the cloud gate, the loop, avenues... really loved it. It was very windy and cold. It snowed a couple of days, which was good for us cause we don't see snow very often here.

David Gilmour's concert was out of this world. I've never been to big concerts outside Argentina. I was amazed by the place (Chicago Bulls' court), the sound quality, the organisation, and of course by David himself. I was at a distance of 45 feet from him, couldn't believe it. I almost cried all the second half of the show, really excited.

Thanks for all the advices!!! good info, appreciate

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Sounds like a really great trip man, was hoping to hear a positive report... glad you had so much fun and did so much and even saw snow! Not surprised by the windy comment, given Chicago being "The Windy City" :lol:... sounds like a super dope concert too :).

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Glad you had a great trip diegoff! I love logan sq. as well, favorite part of the city and where we spend most of our time when we're there. 8)

[QUOTE=floridaorange;1183654]Not surprised by the windy comment, given Chicago being "The Windy City" :lol:[/QUOTE]

Chicago isn't named the Windy City because of the wind, it's it was named that because of it's full-of-air politicians in the early 1900s.

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:d

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[FONT=Helvetica Neue][COLOR=#d3d3d3]Good to know! Apparently it's been referred to as the Windy City for both reasons although technically it originated from politicians as Jenks pointed out being full of hot air. [/COLOR][/FONT]

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;1183704][FONT=Helvetica Neue][COLOR=#d3d3d3]Good to know! Apparently it's been referred to as the Windy City for both reasons although technically it originated from politicians as Jenks pointed out being full of hot air. [/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE]

I have tons of little facts like this stuffed away in the dusty part of my brain that are good for message boards and trivia, but i can't remember what I had for lunch a couple of days ago. :lol: