A Chicago vacation

Discussion in 'Hook Up' started by Bambino, Dec 21, 2005.

  1. Bambino

    Bambino

    Dear fellow ET members,

    I'm travelling to Chicago to celebrate New Years and i was wondering if anybody could recommend any tourist attractions/nightclubs?

    I'll be arriving on the 30th and staying till the 2nd.

    Please let me know

    Thank you in advance.

    Bambino

    Don Corleone: Do you spend time with your family? Good. Because a man that doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man.
     
  2. Pabst

    Pabst

    Chicago's more of a "bar" town than Clubland.

    Where are u staying?
     
  3. Bambino

    Bambino

    The Marriott on N Michigan Ave
     
  4. mcurto

    mcurto

    Agree with Pabst, not a ton of clubs and I generally stay out of those places so can't help you there. For bars I would recommend: McFadden's on State and Division, PJ Clarkes on the same street, Tavern on Rush if you feel like dressing up and paying a little too much for whatever you get (but unbelievable women, many enhanced by the fine art of plastic surgery). If you want younger women (under 30) I would go to Lincoln Park or Wrigleyville and check out places like: Duffys, Grand Central, John Barleycorn. If you want pure insanity go no further than every single bar located on Division Street between Dearborn and State. Have fun.
     
  5. Pabst

    Pabst

    You're just due west from Navy Pier. That place defines touristy. It's worth checking out except in this weather I'd be cabbing anything longer than a few blocks.:)
     
  6. here's a few - don't know your age range - and all located within a 5 minute cab ride or walk from your hotel.

    Harry's Velvet Room
    Pops for Champagne
    Narcisse
    Redhead Piano Bar
    Sound Bar
    Chicago Martini Lounge
    Jilly's
    Underground Wonder Bar
    Wet
    Hard Drive
    Buddy Guy's Legends
    Funky Buddha Lounge
    Excalibur
    The Buzz CLub
    Transit
    Leg Room
    Baja Beach Club
    Chromium Night Club
    Level

    http://centerstage.net/music/clubs/styles/blues.html

    and there are 100s more -
     
  7. Pabst

    Pabst

    You're giving away your age. 50's and hanging out in the Viagra triangle.....:)

     
  8. jem

    jem

    I would definitely make sure I spent a day checking out the floor of the merc or the cbot if you have not already done that.

    For me that was a career altering experience. (at the time)
     
  9. not really - some of the ones I mentioned cater to younger crowds.
     
    #10     Dec 21, 2005