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Lyon's Den - a much better place for a live band to play as well as see them play than the other place I listed for Chicago. Unfortunately this venue is now closed, but hopefully they will re-open it in the future, as it's a great setup as the play where the bands play is separated from the front bar area.

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For great cuisine, try some of Lou Malnati's pizza in Lincolnwood, or some Italian beef. Chicago is my favorite food destination, in the world. The best food is found in stands throughout the whole city. There are too many food gems to talk about here, and the only time they get full attention is Taste of Chicago. This is an event not to be missed. But, get there early, it gets packed later in the day!

Gallery Caberet - located in a neighborhood, it's like a dive bar on the corner. The interesting fact about this place is that many famous musicians started here - bands/artists such as Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair and many others got their start here. Definite cool place to say you visited.

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The ultimate molecular gastronomy culinary experience in the United States.

The best part about O'Hare airport is its mingling with public transportation. The Chicago Blue Line transit system runs directly to the airport, which gives a cheap and efficient way into downtown. The trip downtown takes approximately 45 minutes, which can be drastically less than the drive time, depending on the hour.

This is a gorgeous college campus worth a drive past it while near Chicago.

The Navy Pier is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat, or a few drinks later at night. Many trade shows and exhibitions are put on here, along with there being an IMAX theater.

Go Bears. If attending at winter, remember this is an outdoors field, so bundle up and be ready for the fickle Chicago weather

Prepare for freezing wind during the winter months.

Stayed at the Holiday Inn w/ the water park. It was ok for the kid. But, it's close to the zoo and between the animals and the pool is why we chose the place.

Outstanding hotel in a superb location.

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I remember riding a merry-go-round there. that's all I can really remember other then I loved it. It really is windy btw...

Billy Goat Tavern is great - I avoided it at first as it appeared somewhat "dark", but I'm glad we finally tried it (and cheap too!)

We were pleasently surprised in Potbelly, on Wabash, when a live band started playing.

Alice in Wonderland in 3D on the Pier was awesome - but $17/ticket seemed a bit steep.

Medieval Times and Legoland were both great hits for the kids. Also, being just 8 minutes from each other, we knocked them both out in one trip and returned downtown for the evening.

Definitely looking forward to a trip for just my wife and I so we can enjoy some of the nightlife.