Chicago advice

Wiener's Circle is a hot dog joint in Lincoln Park on Clark. It's a bit of a landmark to many.

Old Town Aquarium is in the 'Gold Coast' and just a unique little LFS. Fun fact - I used to work there.

The public aquarium is Shedd aquarium. I haven't been there in years but it is cool. I heard it received some upgrades in the last few years.

Good suggestions here all around. You will certainly have fun.

matt

 

I've always wanted to go to Al's Beef. Been around since 1938.

Al's Beef - Chicago's #1 Italian Beef Franchise

I've always wanted to go to Ginos too... I need to go on a food rampage of Chicago someday! For shame, I'm only an hour away as well.

 

You can come to Chicago and be the MC on a "man vs. food" utube video zesty

I'm getting hungry just reading all of these.....sounds like eating needs to be a major activity while I'm there! I actually was hoping someone would give advise for a possible LFS to visit. Thx Matt! If I name drop, can I get a discount?

 

I would love to MC for Man Vs Food!! That guy get's to eat at some seriously awesome places.

Nah, my name carries no weight there, I wish it did though!!

Yeah, chicago has some great eats!!! so does Milwaukee too. Midwesterns and their food!

I haven't made it down to chicago to see any LFS, just the Shedd.

 

I borrow those from another form

STORES/LOC/PHONE/HRS

Aquatica 16649 S. Oak Park Avenue (Unit D) Tinley Park 60477 708-633-7333, T-Fr 11-7, Sa/Su 11-5
Aquatic Environments 19050 Henry Dr, Mokena IL 708-478-5810
Aquatic World 2029 W. Belmont Chicago 773-935-2028,S 9-6, M-F 3-8, Sa 9-6
Beyond the Reef 205 W. Golf Rd, Schaumburg 847-885-7333,S 11-3, M Cl, T-F 1230-8, Sa 1030-5
Capture The Sea 8010 171St St Tinley Park 60477 708-444-7614
Coral Reef Pet Center 7723 W. Lawrence Norridge 708-456-0768, Su 10-530, M-F 10-830, Sa 930-530
Exotic Aquatics 1479 Randall Rd, Algonquin 60102 847-854-6154, M 12-9, W-F 12-9, Sa 10-6
GoFish Aquariums 14412 John Humphrey Dr, Orland Park 60462 708-567-4513
Living Sea 811 W Devon Ave Park Ridge 847-698-7258, S 1130-4, M-T 1130-8, F 1130-9, Sa 1130-6

Ocean Design Aquarium, 6500 W. Irving Pk. Rd. Chicago 60634, 773-736-9838, M-F 10-9, Sa 10-6, Su 12-5
Odd Lot Pet Shop 7731 S. Harlem Ave Bridgeview 708-598-4141
Old Orchard Aquarium, 9235 Skokie Blvd. Skokie 60077 847-675-3474, M 11-7, T-F 11-8, Sa/Su 12-6
Old Town Aquarium 1538 N. Wells St Chicago 312-642-8763
Reef Plus 935 Oak St. North Aurora 630-906-7333 T-F 12-8, Sa/Su 12-5
Scott's Pet Shop 3054 Wolf Rd Westchester 708-562-5000
Sea Schor 229 East Dundee Rd Buffalo Grove 60089 847-808-8100, T 3-7, W 12-8, R 3-7, F 12-8
Sea Escapes 1950 Silver Glen Rd South Elgin 847-695-9441 M-R 11-8, F 11-7, Sa 10-6, Su 11-4
Sho Tank Aquariums 433 N. Lake St Mundelein 847-949-8265 MWF 1-8, Sa/Su 10-6
Tropi-Quatics 337 S. Main St Lombard 630-953-2696 M-F 1130-8, Sa/Su 1030-5
Upscale Aquatics 15412 S Route 59 Joliet 866-920-8079
Probably will be good idea call them first I just notice some of them are no longer in the business

 

Stop by a Geno's East of Chicago for great Deep Dish pizza. I always hit that up when I am in Chicago.

Shedd Aquarium is pretty cool as well.

Great city.

 

..and lets not forget the Dim Sum style in Chinatown.

 

Well,

Since you asked. You may know I'm mainly from TX.

No offense to anyone, but

While I've been to Chicago many times, and done a many things there, I pretty much try and avoid it, and I live about an hour away in WI.

Without trying to get political...Did you hear about Jesse (Jackson) Jr?
Please Say you did.

 

yes, I heard about Jesse Jackson Jr.

 

There are a lot of nice things to do, places to go, and see, etc.
When did you plan on going?