Stanton Valdivia: Mia was a great suggestion, but it can be hard to get in. Try Jack's on Halsted. It is less than a block from the theater. There is a nice upscale Mexican right next to Mia - Platiyo. If you are in a pinch and need something fast, try Eat a Pita. It's just a couple of doors down from Briar Street. Also, you can look up the theater on metromix and do a quick search for restaurants, but I would try Mia Francesca, Platiyo or Jack's if you want to walk to a place within just a few blocks.
Marvel Mcaulay: walmart, target, meijer are definite must sees hehheh...white castle is delicious. but if i had to pick one burger place to eat at for the rest of my life out of all the burger places i've eaten at, i would choose Culver's. best burger place in my opinion.Portillo's and Buona beef have delicious italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and other stuff.Chipotle and Taco bell for burritos.you might also want to go to Gameworks or Dave & Busters for a fun night! . The Improv Comedy Club in woodfield mall for a good night of standup comedy. and Heavenly Bodies in elk grove village for girls and lap dances etc.also if you can make it out to Las Vegas, i highly recommend it. i've been there twice and it is a very exciting city....Show more
Frances Macky: I recommend: Science on a Sphere http://sos.noaa.gov/This piece of technology is installed in a number of museums scattered throughout North America. I believe the nearest one to you is in Springfield, Ill. Puts IMAX theater to shame.If you wish to get in a car for several hours, the Mall of America in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN is something special. It's a lovely drive north through the Wisconsin Dells. As for food:Chicago is known for its deep dish pizza. From my son's perspective: 3 guys, one pizza, best $50 spent in the city.White Castle is a fun fast food, but 2 sliders are enough to get an idea - then on to something else you've never tried. If you really like hamb! urgers, stay away from the franchises and order one at a mom-a! nd-pop restaurant (if you can find one).If you get to Pittsburgh, PA, try Prmanti Brothers restaurant and any old diner that looks like a railroad car. Ask the wait staff what to order. And don't forget to try an ordinary American hot dog - served from a street vendor if possible....Show more
Marcellus Yoshimori: Well in Chicago hit up the Field, Shedd aquarium, the Pier, and science museum(pay the extra 5 bucks to get into the Russian Sub...worth it or at least this sea dog thinks so)Get deep dish pizza from Giordano's Should you be traveling traveling and hit up san diego let me know.
Kara Tabian: the shed aquarium, the field museum, the science museum , u can go online and get a day pass for all ... they are awesome as for the whitecastles my son works there and i actually love them about twice a year,get them with no onion and with cheese,and amilkshake to wash them down, also try portillos theres alot of them and there good,more fancy is the chop house ! ditkas most stuff down town ...we like to spice are food.... also check out brookfield zoo
Rivka Killmer: In Chicago, get to a Blues club.Rosa's, Kingston Mines, B*L*U*E*S to name a few.btw, I don't think that you will like the deep-dish pizza if you are used to eating light You can try the thin crust, but that is not "chicago style"...Show more
Tomeka Hameen: I've heard they have deep fried chocolate dipped candy bars on a stake. And also deep fried and chocolate dipped banannas... Go ahead. I dare you. lol.And I think I remember someone saying Americans put chicken inside of beef, and put that inside of pork and that inside a turkey and add cheese and gravy, and such, and serve it all to just one person. I haven't tried it, because I'm frightened, but maybe you have the courage?...Show more
Chanda Wittwer: First, White Castle = gross. Its just fast food. Don't waste your limited time in America on White Castle. I have been to Europe before so I was tryin! g to think what makes America and Chicago different and what I think is! so great. - the El - Take an El ride. Hop on the red line and check out Wrigley Field.- the big wide streets and shopping of Michigan Avenue.- Ice skating at Millennium Park (free admission, $8 skate rental)- Chicago stuffed pizza: Giordano's, Gino's East, Unos, to name a few- Museums: Chicago History Museum for the city's history and culture. Art Institute of Chicago. Field Museum. Europe has some amazing amazing museums but these are still some of my favorites. Americans love their meat: Eat at a steakhouse. Ultra Chicago (loud, tables close together), Gibsons or Gene & Georgetti. I also like the Capital Grill, Morton's and David Burke's Primehouse.See a show at Broadway in Chicago (http://broadwayinchicago.com/). Snack on some Garett's PopcornOn a clear night check out the view from the 95th floor of the John Hanncock building while having a cocktail.Learn about Chicago architecture, people, history, neighborhoods, etc through a tour through the Chicago Architecture Fo! undation (http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx) Some of the tours come in other languages too.Anyway, those are a few things that I think make Chicago unique. Enjoy your stay in my favorite city!...Show more
Kristina Brockwell: Wow. Really depends on how far you're willing to travel. While in Chicago, go get drinks at the top of the Hancock building on Michigan Ave. It costs about $12 just to go to the observation deck, but if you go one floor up to the Signature Room, you can buy a $10 drink and get the view for free. It's one of my favorite tips for visitors. And while you're there (and if you're really hungry) try eating at The Cheesecake Factory right at the base of the Hancock. There is usually a wait, but you get a HUGE meal a la America. Have the rest boxed up and you have a few meals in one.White Castle is like a novelty that a lot of people say is great just to be ironic... I think. When it comes down to it, it's really just average fast food. It's! as safe to eat as any fast food. So... not that safe ;) Perhaps you! r side effects from the food are from our unfettered and undying love of cheese. The other Chicago must-have foods are hot dogs (Portillo's is a popular hot dog place) and Chicago deep dish pizza (try Geno's or Giordano's).My favorite museum in Chicago is the Museum of Science and Industry. It's way south of the loop so I'd recommend driving but you can find free parking to west of the property.That's all I've got for now......Show more
Damion Oleksa: UPDATED:Fast food - like from White Castle - is detrimental to your health if not eaten in moderation (for some people, even in moderation is a problem). Whether White Castle is the best or not (for whatever food item) and compared to what, is really up to the individual person.I recommend that you look at online travel advisory sites as well as pick up travel magazines and/or read travel books from book stores. You may be more inclined to visit some areas of America than others. After you do that, a "must see" to you ! might be an entirely different "must see" than other people. Preferences of where and how to travel varies widely. Check out Foder's Travel Guides (http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/ ), Lonely Planet (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa ), Frommers (http://www.frommers.com/destinations/usa/ ), and TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/ ). After you narrow down your interests, then posting a question about good spots for a particular area would be more effective.With that said, I would love to visit Hawaii, San Diego, Rocky Mountains (Yellowstone National Park), New York City, San Francisco, Florida (Florida Keys area), Niagara Falls, Boston, Washington D.C., New Orleans during Mardi Gras, Las Vegas, and many other places. I've already been to some of these areas (multiple times), but I wouldn't mind going again.However, you are already in a key travel destination of the U.S. -- Chicago. There's a lot better places to eat in the city than White Castle. Chicago has ! hundreds of restaurants, featuring a lot of Americanized foods (and som! e not) from various ethnic cuisines (even Scandinavian). I advise that you become more of a tourist in Illinois first, then move on from there. If you haven't done any of the below in Chicago, then you've been missing out...* Study a map of Chicago and pick out top spots that you want to go to. It'll likely save you some time if you have a basic understanding of the city's grid system, major spots, and public transportation (http://www.transitchicago.com ) because you should...* Walk around and take public transport (particularly the L trains)... a lot. Check out the bridges that span the Chicago River, particularly in the Financial District. There are walkways along the river too - see http://www.cityofchicago.org/riverwalk . Also, there is a Pedway system (http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/porta... ).* While you're in that area, take the tour up Willis Tower (http://www.willistower.com/ ) on Wacker Drive. The tower has a new viewing area where you can step out! and feel like you're walking on air.* If you have any interest in a major American financial center, you can check out the CBOE and CME (global headquarters - http://www.cmegroup.com/company/visit/ ) area of the Financial District.* Harold Washington Library Center (http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/ha... ) - Seriously, this building is amazing - inside and out.* You can walk down State Street or Wabash in the Loop if you want to shop. Macy's - formerly Marshall Field's - is there.* Chicago Cultural Center (http://www.chicagoculturalcenter.org , on NW corner of Washington and Michigan) - If you want some background on all things Chicago and check out local creativity, this lovely building is cool to explore. Plus, it's free.* Cross Michigan Ave. to explore Millennium Park (http://www.millenniumpark.org/ , between Randolph St. and Monroe Street on Michigan). SO MUCH to see there.* Head a bit south on Michigan to see The Art Institute of Chicago (http://www.art! ic.edu/aic/ , Washington & Michigan - east side). You can also walk to ! it via the bridge in the back of Millennium Park. They opened a fabulous Modern Art Wing last summer. If you don't want to go in (for some crazy reason), just take a picture with the lions out front and check out the other outdoor displays around the building. There are weekly free days too.* Keeping walking south, then a bit east to walk though Grant Park and snap pics of its famous Buckingham Fountain (although, it's turned off at this time of year.) There are other statues and monuments along the way though, plus you can go through the park to get to Lake Michigan. See http://www.cpdit01.com/resources/buckingham_founta... and http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fusea... .* While you're by Lake Michigan, you can visit the Museum Campus and peek at Soldier Field, where the Chicago Bears football team plays. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_Campus_Chicago .* Check out Printers Row (see http://www.chicagotraveler.com/neighborhoods/print... , http://www.center! stagechicago.com/other/articles/L... , and http://www.centerstagechicago.com/neighborhoods/pr... ). [Red Line to Harrison]* You can visit Hyde Park. The Obamas have a residence there. Also, the Hyde Park Art Center (http://www.hydeparkart.org ) is cool to check out. A fun place to eat is Medici on 57th (http://www.medici57.com ).* A bit further south and you'll run into Chinatown - one of the more inexpensive but cool areas to explore (http://www.chicagochinatown.org/cccorg/home.jsp ). [Red line train (95th direction likely) to Cermak-Chinatown]* You can head back north, past the Loop, to the Magnificent Mile, which is pretty ... you know. See http://www.themagnificentmile.com/ . For another fantastic view of the city, check out the John Hancock Observatory (http://www.hancockobservatory.com ). Looking for a neat place to eat? I always recommend the Grand Lux Cafe on Michigan & Ontario (above Ann Taylor). Otherwise, you can get authentic deep-dish Chicago pizza at Pizzeria ! Uno (http://www.unos.com ) or Gino's East (http://www.ginoseast.com ) w! here you can write on the walls. [Red line train (Howard direction) to Grand or Chicago stops]* Navy Pier (http://www.navypier.com ) has lots of attractions.* Theater (http://www.theatreinchicago.com/ )* You can go to the artsy and hip Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood and see some independent spots. Armitage & Halsted is a good shopping area, particularly for women -- Take the Brown Line L train to the Armitage stop, then walk east to Halsted Street. Walk north & south on Halsted (between Armitage and Webster). There are lots of ethnic enclaves to explore (use the Centerstage site for details) too.I recommend looking at the Chicago Tourism Site often for events at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_n... and http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_d... . There a lot of neighborhood festivals that you could attend if you stay in Chicago between May and October. Also, I think that's the best time period to check out the city.The above is the self-guided! tour. You can get some help. An architectural tour is always interesting (http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx ). There are free art gallery tours on Saturdays conducted by the Chicago Gallery News (http://www.chicagoartdealers.org/starbuckssat.asp , take the Brown Line to the Chicago stop, then go to the nearby Starbucks). You could go on a chocolate tour (http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/tours/ ).Lastly, search these sites for events or places. Sign up for e-mail newsletters so that you can get some alerts about great places to eat and play: UrbanDaddy (http://www.urbandaddy.com/home/chi ), Goldstar (http://www.goldstar.com/events/browse/60603 ), FlavorPill (http://flavorpill.com/chicago ), Centerstage's CRUMB newsletter (http://www.centerstagechicago.com/lists/index.cfm?... ), ABC's Hungry Hound (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/channel?section=resourc... - no newsletter), TimeOut Chicago (http://chicago.timeout.com/ ), Oh My Rockness (http://chicago.ohmyrockness.com/! ), Metromix (http://chicago.metromix.com/ ), Check Please (http://www! .wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,5 ), 190 North (http://www.190north.com/ ), Chicago Reader (http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/Home ), and CitySearch (http://chicago.citysearch.com/ )....Show more
Arleen Bussing: Eat the meat sandwiches that are in this orenge juice and they put it in a bun but you need the wrapper that it come in so thatyou don't get this sloshy orenge stuff all over you looks weird but as far as taste it's like taking your mouth to the park. And as far as places to go hey there's always the Oprah show
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