Chicago 6/16 - 6/20

**MarylandMark** · 02-25-2010 01:12 PM

Looking to come see Chicago for our 1st time. Tell me where to go, what to see, what to do?

Going to see one of these games; haven't decided which one and don't know squat about baseball (any SOS hook up for 4 tickets?):

Cubs & Oakland A's Thursday 1:20PM or Cubs & LA Angels Friday 1:20PM

Navy Pier

Double decker bus tour and/or boat tour

Some mobster stuff would be cool

Could careless about art, water fountains or tall buildings.

Affinia Chicago a decent hotel?

**mustang** · 02-25-2010 01:49 PM

If you're going to a Cubs game I would stop at Murphy's Bleachers bar beforehand and grab a beer. It's on the northeast corner of Wrigley Field at Sheffield and Waveland. I really don't think there's too much mobster stuff to do because most of those buildings where they operated have been torn down. They do have a "Untouchables" Tour but again, I don't think there's too much to see. If you're here you should check out a Blues Bar. I recommend Buddy Guy's down in the South Loop.

**redhotsommer** · 02-25-2010 02:08 PM

Plenty of boat tours...kill two birds with one stone by picking one up off Navy Pier.

Make sure you give us a head's up before you hit town...chances are somebody will be around if you wanna go for a ride or get a drink.

**Hammer01** · 02-25-2010 04:34 PM

Let us know a few weeks in advance and we can set up a good tour guide service for you!!!!! I have tickets to the Cubs so as it gets near let me know and I can arrange something for you. Welcome to Chitown, its a lot of fun!!

**Magic Medicine** · 02-25-2010 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Hammer01

Let us know a few weeks in advance and we can set up a good tour guide service for you!!!!! I have tickets to the Cubs so as it gets near let me know and I can arrange something for you. Welcome to Chitown, its a lot of fun!!

And there you have it! Our resident hook up on all things Chi town!!!!

**MarylandMark** · 02-25-2010 06:10 PM

No kiddin', and there you have it!

I'll be in contact once we get the details worked out. Idea just kind of came about last week, planned the dates this past weekend and now working out the details.

**Twin Whackas** · 02-25-2010 06:25 PM

We will be sure to take you around for some drinks. Just give everyone a heads up and bring some aspirin for the following morning.

Make sure you give us a head's up before you hit town...chances are somebody will be around if you wanna go for a ride or get a drink.[/QUOTE]

**MILD THUNDER** · 02-25-2010 06:39 PM

Navy pier is best viewed from the "Playpen"

Mobster stuff? Here ya go.

**MILD THUNDER** · 02-25-2010 06:48 PM

Oh, if you havent met kool-aid in person, here he is in action. Just so you know what you are getting yourself into

**Kool-Aid Man** · 02-25-2010 07:15 PM

If i could see the pics you posted i'd comment!!

A lot of great places ot go and with a little direction it should be a great trip. We could make you an honorary "Bad Influence Offshore" representative for the state of Maryland but does consist of going for a boat ride and have a few cocktails while you're here....

**redhotsommer** · 02-26-2010 07:38 AM

...and you can find out exactly how team "bad influence" got its name...

**Magic Medicine** · 02-26-2010 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by redhotsommer

...and you can find out exactly how team "bad influence" got its name...

how is that???

**MarylandMark** · 02-26-2010 10:48 AM

What was going to be a weekend trip for a buddys birthday, his girl and me and what by that time will be my wife, is going to end up with MarylandMark getting piss drunk falling all over the place, again!! SWEET!!

**redhotsommer** · 02-26-2010 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Magic Medicine

how is that???

As if YOU don't know!

**mustang** · 02-26-2010 12:16 PM

I know our "fine"

Mayor Daley will welcome you with open arms. If you can bring a convention or two with you that would be great.....if you can take Daley back with you that would be better!

**Magic Medicine** · 02-26-2010 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by redhotsommer

As if YOU don't know!

**Magic Medicine** · 02-26-2010 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by mustang

I know our "fine"

Mayor Daley will welcome you with open arms. If you can bring a convention or two with you that would be great.....if you can take Daley back with you that would be better!

**MarylandMark** · 03-23-2010 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by mustang

if you can take Daley back with you that would be better!

I'll trade you one Marion Barry for one Daley?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Barry

**OBNOXUS** · 03-23-2010 10:18 AM

Unfortunatly that is the South Haven weekend and the whole group will be gone !!!

your liver will thank you !!!!

**redhotsommer** · 03-23-2010 10:49 AM

Damn Den...you is right! Ah well...Mark, there's really nuthin' to see in Chicago...just drive 1-1/2 hours east...THAT'S where the party will be.

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