Chicago - Friday Aug 30

Gern Blansten · August 20

Anything good going on? I was looking at maybe hitting the zoo, possibly hitting the Fever game that night but tix are like $250 each on TM.

Might just do the standard Field Museum or Shedd's visit.

RS65573 · August 20

We are looking too. Staying at the DoubleTree Hilton at Magnificent Mile.

We did the Cubs game last year and didnt want to do that again.
Maybe spend the day at the pool, then hit up the Bean, then Navy Pier. The bands on the river were awesome last year. Also now a ballys casino there.

smithnic · August 20

RS65573 said:

We are looking too. Staying at the DoubleTree Hilton at Magnificent Mile.

We did the Cubs game last year and didnt want to do that again.
Maybe spend the day at the pool, then hit up the Bean, then Navy Pier. The bands on the river were awesome last year. Also now a ballys casino there.

Cubs might be difficult as their building is occupied...

White sox are in town. Architecture boat tour is well worth it.

RS65573 · August 20

DO you know where does the boat tour launch from and where to get tickets? Were from NJ so that sounds awesome. Only been to CHI for PJ shows.

Gern Blansten · August 20

RS65573 said:

DO you know where does the boat tour launch from and where to get tickets? Were from NJ so that sounds awesome. Only been to CHI for PJ shows.

https://www.wendellaboats.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_ZC2BhAQEiwAXSgCls943xUOzmNlLE4kl2BTxeemc2XonO4USIdRu9GGJIJNhOry1Y2BCxoCZAIQAvD_BwE

Highly recommended...great tours

Gern Blansten · August 20

RS65573 said:

We are looking too. Staying at the DoubleTree Hilton at Magnificent Mile.

We did the Cubs game last year and didnt want to do that again.
Maybe spend the day at the pool, then hit up the Bean, then Navy Pier. The bands on the river were awesome last year. Also now a ballys casino there.

Bally's might be cool. I forgot to mention the White Sox but they suck this year...not sure that really matters though. Nice ballpark but we went a few years ago really wanting a chicago dog and the one we got at the park really sucked.

ST66483 · August 20

The architecture boat tours are fantastic- highly recommended.

Gern Blansten · August 20

My experience is that you might want to book a tour now...they do sell out during preferred times

JojoRice · August 20

We're likely doing the White Sox game.

Yieldwaukee · August 20

Where is a good spot to watch the Badgers on 8/30 near Magnificent Mile?

wbutler29 · August 20

Yieldwaukee said:

Where is a good spot to watch the Badgers on 8/30 near Magnificent Mile?

There is a hotel bar that calls itself the badger bar of Chicago near mag mile. Have to check back. Went here pre PJ20

SandyRavage · August 20

Bikini Kill is playing at the Salt Shed if you're feeling more Washington state Grunge live music

Gern Blansten · August 20

SandyRavage said:

Bikini Kill is playing at the Salt Shed if you're feeling more Washington state Grunge live music

good find...

Father Hubbard · August 20

Also recommend the architecture boat tour.
No ticketmaster fees if you buy in person, but obviously risk availability. Can always buy for a future date/time if you're staying nearby
https://www.architecture.org/tours/detail/chicago-architecture-center-river-cruise-aboard-chicago-s-first-lady/

Gern Blansten · August 21

Need to figure out a dispensary too...might hit Sway on Thursday on Halstead. My supply is dwindling

darwinstheory · August 21

Gern Blansten said:

Need to figure out a dispensary too...might hit Sway on Thursday on Halstead. My supply is dwindling

There will be no shortage of those once you cross out of Indiana!

Tim Simmons · August 21

Gern Blansten said:

Need to figure out a dispensary too...might hit Sway on Thursday on Halstead. My supply is dwindling

Theres a dispensary like a block south of Wrigley on Clark.

Gern Blansten · August 21

Tim Simmons said:

Gern Blansten said:

Need to figure out a dispensary too...might hit Sway on Thursday on Halstead. My supply is dwindling

Theres a dispensary like a block south of Wrigley on Clark.

Yeah I've been in that one...I noticed their reviews aren't quite as good but the Sway store is relatively new.

Charlie_mod · August 21

Ya. BK @ SS!!

RS65573 · August 21

The sunny side dispensary in mag mile I used last time and will again. Easy on arrival.

Gern Blansten · August 21

The vapes are considered "oil" right? So 2.5g limit for non-residents?

jeff2040 · August 21

I'm thinking about hitting the White Sox games since it will be super cheap. The Fever/Sky game would be fun but tickets are super expensive right now.

Gern Blansten · August 21

jeff2040 said:

I'm thinking about hitting the White Sox games since it will be super cheap. The Fever/Sky game would be fun but tickets are super expensive right now.

no shit...I thought that would be great to go to but at $250/ticket fuck that

Indifference71 · August 22

jeff2040 said:

I'm thinking about hitting the White Sox games since it will be super cheap. The Fever/Sky game would be fun but tickets are super expensive right now.

Yeah you can get some nice seats for cheap. Check out stubhub or any other resale sites and I'm sure you can get 100 level seats for below face.

elvistheking44 · August 27

Star Wars night along with riot fest night at Sox park. Shitty team, but great ballpark and food options.

LiteTheMatch · August 28

Pink Floyd fans might want to check this out - https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/event/pink-floyd-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-adler-planetarium/

LiteTheMatch · August 28

RS65573 said:

The sunny side dispensary in mag mile I used last time and will again. Easy on arrival.

There's a Sunnyside dispensary right by Wrigley too

iwasatpj20 · August 28

You can get a city pass and go to five places for a discount price.

https://www.citypass.com/chicago

If you love food, go get a deep dish pizza or Italian beef/sausage combo sandwich all over the city.

Chicago - Friday Aug 30

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