Chicago Sightseeing Suggestions...

Another questions for ya'll... Is the Chicago Citypass worth it? Thanks in advance!!!

Bumpity bump for the Chicago Citypass... Worth the investment? Any input would be appreciated.. Thanks!!!

I think it depends on if you want to go to that many places. Look at the places you know you want to go to and check the math for entry fees.

airbutchie wrote in post #12713679
Bumpity bump for the Chicago Citypass... Worth the investment? Any input would be appreciated.. Thanks!!!

I think we got the 1 day city pass which wasn't quite worth the money we spent. If you were here for a few days, it might be worth it. I also found that a lot of the places/services "covered" by the card aren't true. For example, if you go to the Shedd, you'll get in for free, but you'll have to pay for the special exhibits. Same idea applies to almost everything the card offers.

douflag wrote in post #12719635
For example, if you go to the Shedd, you'll get in for free, but you'll have to pay for the special exhibits. Same idea applies to almost everything the card offers.

Thats likely true of all the museums, and honestly true of museums everywhere. Special exhibits are major fundraisers and the right one can really boost the bottom line. Remember the huge lines for the Monet exhibit at the art institute in the 90's and the 150th anniversary of photography show there as well. Same thing with King Tut at the Field Museum.

I do not mean to hijack this thread but I am also going there (Itasca, IL) and these are great suggestions. However, I am there for 3 days conference and will only have 1 day to shoot.

So, which area can I pack in most photography?

csondagar wrote in post #12722232
I do not mean to hijack this thread but I am also going there (Itasca, IL) and these are great suggestions. However, I am there for 3 days conference and will only have 1 day to shoot.

So, which area can I pack in most photography?

Your best bet is probably a combination of Museum Campus and Millennium Park.

huy wrote in post #12605444
You shouldn't have any problems with your tripod when shooting landscapes. You will have to check it in if you are also going to museums though.

Here are some more food places :
Hot dougs - go early or late (10 or right before 4). do not go at lunchtime!
Xoco
Frontera
Blackbird
Naha
Ian's Pizza
Cafe Iberico
Boka
Union Sushi
Bongo Room
Tango Sur

I second Ian's Pizza its so good and I really need to get back there, lots of different types to try. As far as locations, I think everybody pretty much has that covered. With Navy Pier if you go I've gotten away with using a tripod before but they do have a no tripod policy.

Hancock Observatory and Sears Tower (now renamed to something else, but who cares?) both have great vantage points of the city.

Museum of Natural History

The Bean

Go to the Webber Grill downtown (make a reservation, always a long lineup). Make sure you get the cheese spread for your bread.

Milton Lee Olive Park/Ohio Street Beach. Take Michigan to Ohio (which is a few blocks from Huron). Take Ohio east to the lakefront. Use the underpass at Lake Shore Drive & Ohio Street to access the beach. When you get to the beach, you'll see a piece of wooded parkland jutting out. That's Milton Lee Olive Park. Walk over there and you'll get this view: http://www.flickr.com …in/set-72157607854056981/. Ohio Street Beach also has great views.

Trump Tower's plaza has outstanding views of the river. It's on the river one block off of Michigan on Wabash.

Thanks thedge.... And double thanks, Kevin... I was hoping you'd chime in with your input!!! Love the detailed directions, too... Much appreciated, my friend!!!

No problem. I don't visit this sub-forum that often, so I didn't see this thread. I edited my post to include Trump Tower's plaza.

Another one that came to mind: There is a bridge that goes from Millennium Park to the Art Institute's Modern Wing called the Nichols Bridgeway. Just don't mistake it for Frank Gehry's bridge.

^ Thanks again, Kevin... Sent you a PM... Would be great if you can answer my question...

Man... You guys weren't kidding about Portillo's italian beef sandwich!!! UUHH MMAAYY ZZIINNGG!!! I added some onion rings and a large root beer to finish off the first meal @ Chi-town!!! =}

Great lists everyone. I'm headed there on the 29th-31st for my birthday on the 30th Can't wait. Love Chicago.