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Bad@ssCamaro · 05-23-2012, 02:04 AM

Hi everyone, my girlfriend and I are planning to stay in Chicago for a few days before going down to Indianapolis for the Fest and for a couple of days after. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what to do, Like must see places for sightseeing and places to experience.Also, any recommendations for great Blues music would be great too.

This will be out first visit to the Windy City so we aren't fimiliar with anything.

We are arriving on the 31st of July and then we will be driving down to Indy on the 2nd of August (still looking for a rental - haven't found anyplace that we could rent a Camaro :( , or even a CTS-V ) We are coming back to Chi-town the 5th and departing on the 7th. I'm looking forward to any suggestions and if anyone is willing to get together, that would be great too.

I'm really excited about going to the Fest being that it's my first time too ( why do I feel like a virgin all of a sudden

) and seeing all the cars and meeting good people and watching the events.

Thanks

Patrick

PS we are in our early 50's if that helps (Yea for some of you that's old

)

Zeus95 · 05-23-2012, 07:30 AM

My wife's family owns a nice restaurant called the Fireplace Inn. Great Ribs and Sauce !
1448 N. Wells it is located in Old Town. There are comedy clubs and some great little shops on the street. Only 2 blocks from the lake. Let me now if you need a reservation and I will take care of it for you. 1st Drink is on me !!

Enjoy your trip and I will see you in Indy, if not Chicago first.
http://www.fireplaceinn.com/

Bad@ssCamaro · 05-23-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus95

My wife's family owns a nice restaurant called the Fireplace Inn. Great Ribs and Sauce !
1448 N. Wells it is located in Old Town. There are comedy clubs and some great little shops on the street. Only 2 blocks from the lake. Let me now if you need a reservation and I will take care of it for you. 1st Drink is on me !!

Enjoy your trip and I will see you in Indy, if not Chicago first.
http://www.fireplaceinn.com/

Thanks Zeus for the info. I will let you know ahead of time before we arrive about the reservation. Looks like a great place to eat and have drinks. You got a beautiful camaro, I like the IOM, it's my 2nd fav. color

. With that exhaust you have on there I'm sure it sounds as bad@ass as it looks. Again, thanks for the kind invitation and look forward to seeing you in Chicago or Indy.

Zeus95 · 05-24-2012, 06:18 AM

Have a safe trip and thank you for the compliments ! Keep me posted and let me know if you need anything else while you are here.

Xedes · 05-24-2012, 06:40 AM

Reserve a table at the Signature Room in the John Han**** building. The food is decent but the view is amazing (96th floor). Ask for a table by the window overlooking the lake. Or they also have a lounge if you just want to stop by there for a nightcap.

Navy pier is always a nice place to enjoy the weather. Bubba Gump shrimp is a nice restaurant there.

If you have time to visit any of the museums you won't be disappointed.

You'll love Chicago. We are just a clean and friendlier New York.

Bad@ssCamaro · 05-25-2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Xedes

Reserve a table at the Signature Room in the John Han**** building. The food is decent but the view is amazing (96th floor). Ask for a table by the window overlooking the lake. Or they also have a lounge if you just want to stop by there for a nightcap.

Navy pier is always a nice place to enjoy the weather. Bubba Gump shrimp is a nice restaurant there.

If you have time to visit any of the museums you won't be disappointed.

You'll love Chicago. We are just a clean and friendlier New York.

Thank you for the suggestions

gml1998 · 05-25-2012, 03:16 AM

Ruths Chris for supper then a stroll down Michigan Ave.

Bad@ssCamaro · 05-25-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gml1998

Ruths Chris for supper then a stroll down Michigan Ave.

mmmmmm.....me love some steak at Ruths

thank you for the suggestion

We are staying at the Silversmith which isn't too far from Michigan ave. so we could fit that into our agenda.

KATHY63 · 05-26-2012, 01:18 AM

Maybe check out the chicago 5th gen website and see if there is anything going on. I know there are a bunch of us cruising to Indy together. Cruise lake shore drive! SOX game!! Did you try Hertz and Budget for a Camaro rental?

Ryanbabz71 · 05-26-2012, 05:37 AM

Cubs game

Museum, aquarium

Michigan avenue (shopping)

Venture to NW Indiana and see the dunes lakeshore

Falundir · 05-26-2012, 05:39 AM

You are all fired...

#1 Lou Malnati's - Avoid Giordanos, it's tourist trash. - http://www.yelp.com/biz/lou-malnatis-pizzeria-chicago
#2 Hot Doug's - NOTE THE HOURS, and be prepared to wait an hour outside. - http://www.yelp.com/biz/hot-dougs-chicago
#3 (if rich) Alenia - http://www.yelp.com/biz/alinea-chicago

All of these should be on everyone's bucket list.

Scott 78 · 05-31-2012, 02:25 PM

Home run Inn makes the best pizza in town.
You have to try Gene & Jude's - Voted the best hot dogs in the country.

Falundir · 05-31-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 78

Home run Inn makes the best pizza in town.
You have to try Gene & Jude's - Voted the best hot dogs in the country.

The beauty of life is everyone has different tastes. I'm curious what other pizza places you have tried and your thoughts on them...

Mach · 05-31-2012, 07:28 PM

Take a Chicago River Boat Tour.. The architecture is amazing! Great Sightseeing.

05-24-2012, 06:18 AM	#4
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 854 View My Garage	Have a safe trip and thank you for the compliments ! Keep me posted and let me know if you need anything else while you are here. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Rear suspension and drive train upgrades in process.

05-26-2012, 01:18 AM	#9
KATHY63 Drives: 2010 IOM manual 2SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: garage exceapt weekends Posts: 206 View My Garage	Maybe check out the chicago 5th gen website and see if there is anything going on. I know there are a bunch of us cruising to Indy together. Cruise lake shore drive! SOX game!! Did you try Hertz and Budget for a Camaro rental? Last edited by KATHY63; 05-29-2012 at 10:44 PM.

05-26-2012, 05:37 AM	#10
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Avon, Indiana Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	Cubs game Museum, aquarium Michigan avenue (shopping) Venture to NW Indiana and see the dunes lakeshore __________________ Ryan * 2012 2SS Camaro Convertible Ashen Gray * 2010 Chevy Silverado CC Z71 6.2L Car Photos http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257256

05-26-2012, 05:39 AM	#11
Falundir Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 1,822 View My Garage	You are all fired... #1 Lou Malnati's - Avoid Giordanos, it's tourist trash. - http://www.yelp.com/biz/lou-malnatis-pizzeria-chicago #2 Hot Doug's - NOTE THE HOURS, and be prepared to wait an hour outside. - http://www.yelp.com/biz/hot-dougs-chicago #3 (if rich) Alenia - http://www.yelp.com/biz/alinea-chicago All of these should be on everyone's bucket list. __________________ I have exceeded the character limitation for mods in a signature...

05-31-2012, 02:25 PM	#12
Scott 78 Drives: Black 2012 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 183 View My Garage	Home run Inn makes the best pizza in town. You have to try Gene & Jude's - Voted the best hot dogs in the country. __________________ 2012 Camaro

05-23-2012, 07:30 AM	#2
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 854 View My Garage	My wife's family owns a nice restaurant called the Fireplace Inn. Great Ribs and Sauce ! 1448 N. Wells it is located in Old Town. There are comedy clubs and some great little shops on the street. Only 2 blocks from the lake. Let me now if you need a reservation and I will take care of it for you. 1st Drink is on me !! Enjoy your trip and I will see you in Indy, if not Chicago first. http://www.fireplaceinn.com/ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Rear suspension and drive train upgrades in process.

05-24-2012, 06:40 AM	#5
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,045	Reserve a table at the Signature Room in the John Han**** building. The food is decent but the view is amazing (96th floor). Ask for a table by the window overlooking the lake. Or they also have a lounge if you just want to stop by there for a nightcap. Navy pier is always a nice place to enjoy the weather. Bubba Gump shrimp is a nice restaurant there. If you have time to visit any of the museums you won't be disappointed. You'll love Chicago. We are just a clean and friendlier New York.

05-25-2012, 03:16 AM	#7
gml1998 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minooka Illinois Posts: 487	Ruths Chris for supper then a stroll down Michigan Ave.

05-31-2012, 07:28 PM	#14
Mach Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,666	Take a Chicago River Boat Tour.. The architecture is amazing! Great Sightseeing. __________________ Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End Next mod: Done!