Chicago Tourist

[CAP Freak]

I am heading on vacation to Chicago for the last week of August. Does anyone on the boards know any fun comic related or not things to do while I'm there? Any good restaurants? Where can I get the best pizza etc. I have never been there before so I would like all the help I can get. Please and thank you.

[TheWatcher]

Where in Chicago are you going to be staying?

 

 

Angelo

[CAP Freak]

A mile outside of Chicago to be exact.

[TheWatcher]

I'll get together a list of restaurants with links and post it for you (thumbs u

 

 

Angelo

[Sharkey]

Next time plan your Chicago vacation during the WizardWorld con and have the best of both worlds....

[TheWatcher]

Next time plan your Chicago vacation during the WizardWorld con and have the best of both worlds....

 

 

Sage advice, o wise one

[Dale Roberts]

1 mile outside of Chicago is a huge area. You might want to narrow it down a bit. Can't go wrong with rosettis pizza or Giordano's. I think the stuffed pizza is a bit over rated, but still very good. I generally opt for the thin crust. The stuffed is like a block of velveeta on bread.

[Sharkey]

1 mile outside of Chicago is a huge area. You might want to narrow it down a bit.

 

This is true. Technically, one mile outside Chicago could be Milwaukee.

 

Chicago Pizza is subjective -- everybody has their favorite. Giordano's is excellent but I know people who swear by Pizzeria Uno or Lou Malnati's or one of the umpteen other famous downtown pizzerias.

 

Go to the Billy Goat Tavern for a cheezborger and if for no other reason, to say you've been there.

 

If you like architecture, do the Chicago Water Architecture Tour. If you just want a killer view of the city, hit the observatory in the Hancock Building. Try to get to a Cubs game if they're in town that weekend. Chicago is a great city! (thumbs u

 

Go to Chicago Comics near the corner of Clark & Belmont. Although it's not the best comic shop it is in the most interesting area..... Be sure to browse "the Alley" while you're there, a collection of eclectic shops. I don't get to many downtown comic shops but I'm sure others can recommend some.

[CAP Freak]

My buddy invited me to stay at his house near Wicker Park in Chicago. We shall be staying there instead. Adjust your future suggestions accourdingly (thumbs u

[TheWatcher]

Great bar scene in Wicker Park, and good restaurants. You won't have to go far to enjoy yourself.

[Sharkey]

Funky Buddha Lounge

 

Teeny Martini

 

Spybar

 

Hit an event sponsored by Large Music if there's one in town that weekend.

http://www.myspace.com/largemusic2

[TheWatcher]

Along whith what Steve suggested, here are some

 

For sushi:

 

Mirai

2020 W. Division St.

 

 

For having a few drinks:

 

The Note

1565 N. Milwaukee Ave.

 

Celebrity

1856 W. North Ave

 

 

 

Dining:

 

Baccala

1540 N. Milwaukee Ave.

 

Cafe Bionda

1467 N. Milwaukee Ave.

 

MAS

1670 W. Division St.