A country bumpkin in Chicago!
Jul 15th, 2019 | 03:00 PM
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A country bumpkin in Chicago!
Hi there,
I am traveling to Chicago from Idaho for a few days next week. I have a question about transportation and using the train. We are staying in the Water Tower Place area and we are going to a Cubs game on Sunday at Wrigley Field. I think we are taking the red line north to the Addison Street station and then walking a short distance to the stadium. My question is after the game will there be 50,000 people trying to get on the train at Addison Street station and, if so, do you have any suggestions about where we could go to hang out for a drink or a snack while the crowds thin out?
Also Navy Pier. Worth a visit or too "touristy?"
Thanks!
I am traveling to Chicago from Idaho for a few days next week. I have a question about transportation and using the train. We are staying in the Water Tower Place area and we are going to a Cubs game on Sunday at Wrigley Field. I think we are taking the red line north to the Addison Street station and then walking a short distance to the stadium. My question is after the game will there be 50,000 people trying to get on the train at Addison Street station and, if so, do you have any suggestions about where we could go to hang out for a drink or a snack while the crowds thin out?
Also Navy Pier. Worth a visit or too "touristy?"
Thanks!
Jul 15th, 2019 | 04:11 PM
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I'd personally skip Navy Pier - too touristy for me. How many days do you have? I'd suggest taking the the CAC (Chicago Architectural Foundation) boat tour - it's the only way to see the back side of many buildings, and Chicago's architecture is world class. The conservatory in Lincoln Park is great. The Art Institute is a must-see even if you're not museum people (see the famous stuff - A Sunday in La Grand Jatte, the Chagall windows, the Monet haystacks and call it a day!) https://www.artic.edu/collection
Jul 17th, 2019 | 12:26 PM
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I love the Art Institute too, and highly recommend. In addition to the highlights mentioned by sf7307, I would add the following musts. These are mostly included on sf7307's link:
1. The Rembrandts (yes one of them may be school of, but they are awesome)
2. Nighthawks by Hopper, over in the American wing
3. American Gothic, also in the American wing (yes, it's THE painting!)
4. The Homer painting.
5. The Guitarist by Picasso. One of my favorites ever
Quirky and cool
4. Some very good medieval armour, especially if you've never been to the Tower of London or other large collections in Europe.
5. The miniatures--this is what my grandma loved best of all things.
I don't love Navy Pier. I view that as something to do at the end of the day if you've got a little time and it's near your lodgings.
I also would recommend the Science Museum on the South Side near University of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium.
1. The Rembrandts (yes one of them may be school of, but they are awesome)
2. Nighthawks by Hopper, over in the American wing
3. American Gothic, also in the American wing (yes, it's THE painting!)
4. The Homer painting.
5. The Guitarist by Picasso. One of my favorites ever
Quirky and cool
4. Some very good medieval armour, especially if you've never been to the Tower of London or other large collections in Europe.
5. The miniatures--this is what my grandma loved best of all things.
I don't love Navy Pier. I view that as something to do at the end of the day if you've got a little time and it's near your lodgings.
I also would recommend the Science Museum on the South Side near University of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium.
Jul 17th, 2019 | 12:35 PM
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The:after Cubs game. I would try to get the train back downtown. Wriglyville bars will be mobbed.
We love attending Cubs games at Wrigley Field.
Navy Piet- If you feel Ike a walk. Better to walk on the lakefront pathways though, thirty miles long. And you can also walk along the Chicago River paths.
We love attending Cubs games at Wrigley Field.
Navy Piet- If you feel Ike a walk. Better to walk on the lakefront pathways though, thirty miles long. And you can also walk along the Chicago River paths.
Last edited by HappyTrvlr; Jul 17th, 2019 at 12:38 PM.
Jul 27th, 2019 | 10:06 PM
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I'd personally skip Navy Pier - too touristy for me. How many days do you have? I'd suggest taking the the CAC (Chicago Architectural Foundation) boat tour - it's the only way to see the back side of many buildings, and Chicago's architecture is world class. The conservatory in Lincoln Park is great. The Art Institute is a must-see even if you're not museum people (see the famous stuff - A Sunday in La Grand Jatte, the Chagall windows, the Monet haystacks and call it a day!) https://www.artic.edu/collection
Jul 27th, 2019 | 10:11 PM
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The:after Cubs game. I would try to get the train back downtown. Wriglyville bars will be mobbed.
We love attending Cubs games at Wrigley Field.
Navy Piet- If you feel Ike a walk. Better to walk on the lakefront pathways though, thirty miles long. And you can also walk along the Chicago River paths.
We love attending Cubs games at Wrigley Field.
Navy Piet- If you feel Ike a walk. Better to walk on the lakefront pathways though, thirty miles long. And you can also walk along the Chicago River paths.
