Chicago - Friday Aug 30

Gern Blansten
Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
in The Porch
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.
Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
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  • RS65573
    RS65573 Posts: 2,500
    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
    smithnic Posts: 1,565
    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.  
    Go Get 'Em Tigers!
  • RS65573
    RS65573 Posts: 2,500
    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
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    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
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    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.
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • ST66483
    ST66483 Posts: 909
    The architecture boat tours are fantastic- highly recommended.
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    My experience is that you might want to book a tour now...they do sell out during preferred times
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • JojoRice
    JojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,554
    We're likely doing the White Sox game. 
    "I got memories, I got shit"
  • Yieldwaukee
    Yieldwaukee Posts: 163
    edited August 2024
    Where is a good spot to watch the Badgers on 8/30 near Magnificent Mile?
    Post edited by Yieldwaukee on

    2014 - Milwaukee
    2016 - Fenway N1
    2018 - Wrigley N1
    2022 - Oakland N1
    2023 - St Paul N1
    2024 - Wrigley N2
  • wbutler29
    wbutler29 Posts: 970

    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
    SandyRavage Posts: 1,126
    Bikini Kill is playing at the Salt Shed if you're feeling more Washington state Grunge live music 


  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    SandyRavage said:
    Bikini Kill is playing at the Salt Shed if you're feeling more Washington state Grunge live music 


    good find...
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • Father Hubbard
    Father Hubbard Chicago Posts: 1,676
    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
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    Need to figure out a dispensary too...might hit Sway on Thursday on Halstead. My supply is dwindling
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,525
    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!
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 10,265
    edited August 2024
    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
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    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.


    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • Charlie_mod
    Charlie_mod Posts: 141
    Ya. BK @ SS!!


  • RS65573
    RS65573 Posts: 2,500
    The sunny side dispensary in mag mile I used last time and will again. Easy on arrival.
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    The vapes are considered "oil" right? So 2.5g limit for non-residents?
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2

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