[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Bill M.
I found both the Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry worth visits. Bill On May 3, 3:58 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks - What should I not miss in Chicago? Interests: art, architecture, museums, bike shops/builders, local beer/food, bookstores,

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread William
+1 on Shedd Aquarium and MOSI Also, if you are so inclined, a Cubs game at Wrigley is an experience you won't forget. On May 3, 4:26 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: I found both the Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry worth visits. Bill On May 3, 3:58 pm, Gino

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Erik C
Head to Logan Square and grab some brunch at Lula's and visit Boulevard Bikes next door. They had a nice Heron hanging from the ceiling last time I was in there. http://www.boulevardbikeshop.com/ Wicker Park/Bucktown is always an interesting neighborhood to check out. Rapid Transit bike shop is

Re: [RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Gino Zahnd
All - Thanks for the input. I should be able to burn up several evenings and a weekend with these recommendations! Gino On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Erik C erikdcarl...@gmail.com wrote: Head to Logan Square and grab some brunch at Lula's and visit Boulevard Bikes next door. They had a nice

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread RonaTD
What should I not miss in Chicago? Interests: art, architecture, museums, bike shops/builders, local beer/food, bookstores, interesting neighborhoods, dive bars, good places to run. I have all next weekend to do whatever, so I'm looking to fill up those days. The weather has been pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Dave Lloyd
Check out if the Museum of Science and Industry has a reciprocal arrangement with any museums in your area. I know that they do with the STL Science Center (my town), which with the discount on tickets just about pays for a one year membership at the STL Science Center. If you want to check out

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread JoelMatthews
Weekdays around 10:00 to 3:00 or so, the lake front trail is not so crowded. No better urban place to run than the lake front when not crowded. Check out: http://caf.architecture.org/Page.aspx?pid=183 for architecture tours. Green Zebra is one of the best vegetarian restaurants going. If you