Chicago for a day

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<p>No offense to anyone – I think things like the Art Institute and the architectural tour are awesome, but I don’t know if two 19-year-olds want to spend their day like that. Do the water taxi instead!</p>

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<p>We just spent last weekend in Chicago and the weather was glorious. Son #3went to Navy Pier, the Cirque du Soleil show, Sea Dog boat ride, and Segway Tour. There are some great free concerts at Millenium Park – most are at night although there are some daytime sessions. Name was Steve’s Segway Tour – from near Millenium Park – but you do need to sign up in advance.</p>

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<p>I would recommend she buys a $5 1 day CTA pass. It is worth it.</p>

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<p>When is she going? The free trolley runs through Labor Day and is a fun, open-air way to see some of the city.</p>

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<p>dbwes, can you still park on the street near DePaul, free? Taking the El from DePaul to the city might make more sense, cost-wise.</p>

<p>We recently took our niece to the American Girl store and got chocolate at the Ghirardelli store (mocha, shakes) and took the trolley around. It was enough for a quick visit.</p>

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<p>All of this is making ME want to live in Chicago again!! And it’s been over 20 years–but I do get to visit.</p>

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<p>If a museum is in the running, I would recommend the Museum of Science and Industry—it’s just a phenomenal place. It’s also in Hyde Park where she can have a quick look at the University of Chicago and have bite at the Bon Jour Cafe, a neat little place that is about as french as you can get outside of France.</p>

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<p>Treetop – I think the parking situation does really need to be thought about – I am not sure where you would park around DePaul. Various el stations on the blue line (the one that goes to O’Hare) have big parking lots – you can park at River Road or Jefferson Park and take the train in and then switch to the red line for DePaul/Wrigley/Lincoln Park.
Or you can park in one of the suburbs on the Metra lines.<br>
Worried, the girls should really think about this. I don’t think they want to be navigating driving/parking all over the city.</p>

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<p>Park near Montrose, blue line.</p>

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<p>They are coming in to Chicago from northeastern Indiana tomorrow.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for your help. It’s great to have a resource like CC! I wish they had more time, but at least it will be a day of fun after a summer of classes and work. :)</p>

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<p>They could take the train in - see below</p>

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<p>A friend takes the South Shore line</p>

<p>[Northern</a> Indiana Commuter Transportation District](<a href=“http://www.nictd.com/service/weekendwestbound.htm]Northern”>http://www.nictd.com/service/weekendwestbound.htm)</p>

<p>which deposits you right at Millennium Park, and from there you can take the trolley or several trolleys anywhere downtown, to the museums, Navy Pier, Mag Mile, etc.</p>

<p>Tell them to have fun!</p>