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Jan 23 '07 by Kogepan
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Visiting Chicago/Milwaukee area

Hey, I'll be in the Chicago/Milwaukee area in March, and was wondering what I absolutely *must* do out there (I'm from California). My time is extremely limited (probably only one full day in Chicago), so what shouldn't I miss? Things that sounded interesting were the Field Museum of Natural History (dinosaurs), Shedd Aquarium, Oriental Institute (mummies), Art Institute of Chicago, and Threadless (naturally). Any opinions on these? Anything big I'm missing?

Any info would be great! Thanks!

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:29pm

i live near milwaukee... how exciting

Kogepan on Jan 23 '07 at 1:42pm

Okay, is there anything interesting to do in Milwaukee besides try various beers? That's where I'll be most of the time.

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:45pm

we do enjoy the beer... hmmm... what is ther to do? not a whole lot... you could go to a Bucks game and see Earl Boykins in all his tiny glory

Kogepan on Jan 23 '07 at 1:47pm

Bummer. Neither me nor my friend are big sports nuts. I heard there's something called a butter burger that people insist I have to try. Probably spend a large portion of my time sampling midwestern foods. :)

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:48pm

thats at Culvers, we have a ton of em

Kogepan on Jan 23 '07 at 1:48pm

Any good?

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:49pm

you should also have a cousins sub

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:50pm

theyre pretty good, whenever i go there, i always get a crispy chicken sandwich on sourdough, its good

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:50pm

^referring to culvers

Kogepan on Jan 23 '07 at 1:54pm

Hmm, ok. Thanks for the info.

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:55pm

heh... im trying my best to think of enjoyable places to visit

round what area you gonna be?

sonmi on Jan 23 '07 at 1:57pm

the art museum in milwaukee is pretty okay, i guess

sonmi on Jan 23 '07 at 1:57pm

make sure to have a brat while you're here

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 1:59pm

yeah, the art museum is mainly cool to look at from the outside

melhel86 on Jan 23 '07 at 1:59pm

I just got back from Chicago and I loved the Art Institute but be careful if your on limited time. Choose only the exhibits you want to see and stick to it, because you can easily spend a half a day in there. Field Museum was fun and interesting, but again time consuming, just be prepared to rush through things.

I didn't get to go to the Aquarium but my BF went on his second trip and loved it. I saw pictures and they were great.

Definitely get some Chicago style pizza from Gino's East or Giordanos very tasty stuff.

sonmi on Jan 23 '07 at 1:59pm

yeah, i want to see it close

Kogepan on Jan 23 '07 at 2:12pm

Definitely will get a Chicago dog. My friend also said German food is really good out in Milwaukee, so a brat would be good. Deep dish pizza also would be a plus, if I can fit it in.

deathcabfortom on Jan 23 '07 at 2:17pm

i live in chicago.

go to the museum of contemporary art. its downtown across the street from water tower.

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 2:17pm

you should come in the summer and go to summerfest... now theres a good time

sonmi on Jan 23 '07 at 2:19pm

beer + brat = soulfood. i'm really hungry right now.

in the summer, madison hosts the world's largest bratfest.

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 2:22pm

i wanna a brat now too... damn you sonmi

sonmi on Jan 23 '07 at 2:23pm

just doin' my job

Kogepan on Jan 23 '07 at 2:50pm

Argh, but the summers are so muggy out there.

I'm hungry, too. All this food talk...

I think we're going to do the Field Museum for our big museum trip. And maybe the aquarium, since they're in the same area (I think). Threadless. And maybe Chinatown. And Greek food. That should be plenty for Chicago.

Milwaukee... I think we might go see the Sprecher factory, eat brats, and check out the art museum. Maybe check out something called the Cheese Castle.

Thank you for all your comments!

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 2:57pm

awesome, The Mars Cheese Castle... I went there once when Weezer was there signing autographs. That was random

Torakamikaze on Jan 23 '07 at 2:58pm

ive wanted to take a tour of the sprecher factory... cant deny free beer

skafiend007 on Jan 23 '07 at 3:04pm

Mexican Museum of Fine Art. You could go hang out in Wicker Park and hipster-watch. The Heartland Cafe in Rogers Park. Simon's Tavern in Andersonville or check out Hopleaf Tavern - about five bazillion beers from around the world and some of the best "bar food" around (steamed mussles, etc. It's now called a "gastropub"). Second City has a free improv set after the main show on every day but Friday. The Improv Olympics (IO) has cheap shows ($5); some are funny, some are duds. Millenium Park. Pick up a copy of Time Out Chicago and look for art gallery openings. usually they're open to anyone with free booze and food. Who cares if the art sucks?

Oh, yeah the Mars Cheese Castle. It's not in Milwaukee but on the way. Great place. Enough cheese and sausage in every form imaginable that will clog your arteries and keep them clogged. But they have an apple pie there that is baked in a paper bag that is almost better than sex. In fact, one time I...

imasnail on Jan 23 '07 at 3:10pm

GO TO THREADLESS IN CHICAGO SILLY!

$10 T SHIRTS

Kogepan on Jan 23 '07 at 4:50pm

To skafiend007: Thanks for all the great info. Especially the pie. I'm so having that pie!

To imasnail: Of course I'm going to Threadless! (mentioned it in the original post) That was a must do as soon as I knew I was going!

ambientcity on Jan 23 '07 at 4:54pm

go to Navy Pier too, they have some cool mini museums there, plus it's right in the city

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the_jcw on Apr 21 '08 at 11:10pm

lots to do in Chicago.....but I am to late to say anything

Torakamikaze on Apr 21 '08 at 11:11pm

you sure are

sonmi on Apr 21 '08 at 11:18pm

ace

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