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[Albion] Chicago recomendations please





Lyndhurst 14

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Jan 16, 2008
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If you are going to go out on Navy Pier, take the Chicago Odyssey Dinner Cruise


https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...o_Odyssey_Dinner_Cruise-Chicago_Illinois.html

Whilst you are on Navy Pier don't forget to visit Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville restaurant for some really classy dining!

I worked in Chicago for a few weeks and really liked it. Great mixture of sport, culture, museums and architectural sights. Local are very easygoing and will strike up a conversation on pretty much anything
 
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Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
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The Fatherland
My recommendation is . . .

Don't go, it's Trump territory.

NOT CHICAGO. Chicago is one of the non-Trump islands in the whole midwest. Indiana, the state next to Chicago to the east is the biggest Trump territory. Home of Vice President Chris Pence.

I did a tour of the architecture when I was there. When the Trump Tower was mentioned everyone on the tour, all North American’s if their accents were used to judge them, boooooed.
 






Dec 29, 2011
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Take a nice evening stroll around the West Garfield Park area for a true Chicago experience.

The architecture boat tour is the best thing you can do in Chicago and only about $30.

One of my favourite cities I've ever visited. Probably better in the summer but it'll still be good.
 


Beach Hut

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Jul 5, 2003
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Living In a Box
I did a tour of the architecture when I was there. When the Trump Tower was mentioned everyone on the tour, all North American’s if their accents were used to judge them, boooooed.

As did myself and Mrs Hut on you recommendation and it was very good.
 






Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
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I was pleasantly surprised by Chicago, embarrassingly so. It’s a truly brilliant city with heaps to offer.
 


Herr Tubthumper

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As did myself and Mrs Hut on you recommendation and it was very good.

:thumbsup:

I think you did the overhead train tour thing as well? I’d recommend this; fascinating stuff and it also gives good insight into the history of the city.
 


Beach Hut

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Jul 5, 2003
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:thumbsup:

I think you did the overhead train tour thing as well? I’d recommend this; fascinating stuff and it also gives good insight into the history of the city.

We only did the overhead one, the bean is magnificent as was the art museum
 






Albion my Albion

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Feb 6, 2016
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Take a nice evening stroll around the West Garfield Park area for a true Chicago experience.

The architecture boat tour is the best thing you can do in Chicago and only about $30.

One of my favourite cities I've ever visited. Probably better in the summer but it'll still be good.


Just a reminder about the outside the downtown area neighborhoods in Chicago. Be careful about where you go.

https://abc7chicago.com/6-shot-in-garfield-park-drive-by/5459682/

https://abc7chicago.com/47-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/5461669/

Most of this violence is between gangs that are trying to control the areas where they live for drug trafficking and prostitution. But occasionally innocent people get caught up in the violence.
 
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