Chicagoland

Things We'd Like to Do & See in CHICAGO

Winter Activities:
Macy's windows on State Street
Magnificent Mile Light's Festival & Parade (Nov 20th so we'll be out of town.  We'll miss the festival but catch the lights when we return)
Kirstkindlmarkt and see the Chicago Christmas Tree
Lincoln Park's Zoo Lights Festival
The Museum of Science and Industry's "Christmas Around The World"
Navy Pier's Winter Wonderfest
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic (Dec)


Museums:
Shedd Aquarium  (9/3/10) discount days
Kohl Children's Museum (9/18/10)
Field Museum of Natural History: free days
Adler Planetarium (Kellogg free days)
Museum of Science and Industry
Art Institure of Chicago (free Thurs after 5:30p)
use library museum passport program

Parks & Beaches:
Burnham Shores (9/6/10)
Penny Park (Miquelin's fave)
Community Playfield:
Lighthouse Beach
Noah's Playground for Everyone
Glenco Beach
Sculpture Park
Millennium Park (8/14/10)
Buckingham Fountain at 8pm (for the lights & music show)
Wagner Farm (free)

General:
Architectual Boat Tour at sunset (2-for-1 tickets)
Air & Water Show (8/14/10)
Chicago Broadway (hopefully the lottery tickets)
Go to a Cub's Game (9/21/10)
Sears Tower
Ride "L" Train (9/3/10+)
Ride the Metra
Lincoln Park Zoo (always free)
Chicago Shore (2nd cleanest water front in the world)
Union Station (for Bradshaw)
Along the Magnificent Mile (sightseeing walk)
Loop Art Tour
use the trip planner

Kellogg School of Management Activities:
KWEST (week of 8/22/10)
CIM Ball (9/25/10)
Section Showcase

Food:
Find a nearby ice cream shop Andy's
Find a nearby Thai Restaurant
Chicago deep dish pizza Giordano's
Bella Bacino's stuffed pizza