Um... I will try the best I could by answering your questions.
Yes, Chicagoans is the right term.
First of all, forget the Sear's Tower observation skydeck(if you were going to plan on going up to one of Chicago's tall building and look down). Go to John Hancock's 95th Floor/ signature room. There are lunch buffets at $15 and you get to look out of the Building for free or buy a drink which is like less than $5 from the 96th floor bar. The John Hancock is on the North end of Michigan Ave/ Magnificent Mile. IMO, better location than the Sears Tower.
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Um... if you have time, be sure to check the Museum Campus, on the Lake just south of the Loop, 3 major or even World Class Museums there; the Field(Natural History), Alder Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium. Plus this is the perfect place to take a picture of the Chicago Skyline.
Go to Grant Park or better yet the Millenium Park which is new (made in 2004). The major attraction there is the "Bean" which is open. I would say also go to the Art Institute, but since you are coming to Chicago just for the weekend.
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If you have a bike, take a scenic bike ride along the Lakefront. On one side you will see the Lake and parks and one side skyscrapers.
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The L is the perfect way to travel around Chicago. Just buy a "One Day pass" which let you use every single bus and train for a day for only $5. The L is only probably second to NYC's public transportation.
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Downtown Chicago is very safe and clean, IMO, so don't worry about that unless you wondered into an alley somewhere.
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There are many attractions in Chicago, but for coming here for a weekend, Cruise around downtown, taking the L, or even going to some neighborhoods outside the general area of downtown.
Yes, Chicagoans is the right term.
First of all, forget the Sear's Tower observation skydeck(if you were going to plan on going up to one of Chicago's tall building and look down). Go to John Hancock's 95th Floor/ signature room. There are lunch buffets at $15 and you get to look out of the Building for free or buy a drink which is like less than $5 from the 96th floor bar. The John Hancock is on the North end of Michigan Ave/ Magnificent Mile. IMO, better location than the Sears Tower.
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Um... if you have time, be sure to check the Museum Campus, on the Lake just south of the Loop, 3 major or even World Class Museums there; the Field(Natural History), Alder Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium. Plus this is the perfect place to take a picture of the Chicago Skyline.
Go to Grant Park or better yet the Millenium Park which is new (made in 2004). The major attraction there is the "Bean" which is open. I would say also go to the Art Institute, but since you are coming to Chicago just for the weekend.
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If you have a bike, take a scenic bike ride along the Lakefront. On one side you will see the Lake and parks and one side skyscrapers.
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The L is the perfect way to travel around Chicago. Just buy a "One Day pass" which let you use every single bus and train for a day for only $5. The L is only probably second to NYC's public transportation.
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Downtown Chicago is very safe and clean, IMO, so don't worry about that unless you wondered into an alley somewhere.
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There are many attractions in Chicago, but for coming here for a weekend, Cruise around downtown, taking the L, or even going to some neighborhoods outside the general area of downtown.
