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Any ideas for a special night out with hubby? |
Travel Info I'm planning a surprise trip to Chicago with my hubby (whisking him away for some R&R), and he's never been there. I'm going to let him pick our daytime activities, but I would really like to take him someplace unique for a nice dinner or show (in the city). Does anybody have any suggestions? I've only done tourist type trips to Chicago, never got into the nightlife...Thanks! Travel Tips See an improv show at Second City. Reserve tickets early--the shows sell out. Second City was the basis for the show "Saturday Night Live" and is a great night out. Very unique to Chicago and the cast never disappoints. Then, if you walk west on North Avenue, you can go to the little dive bar that John Belushi and friends used to hang out at. I forget the name of it, but if you ask someone at Second City, they will know because that's where they hang out too. It's about two blocks west of North and Wells, on the south side of the street, and it's a total dive. The bartenders know all the comedy stories if you get them talking. Have a great time--Chicago's a fun city. Others horse drawn carriage if you have never done it? Is there a Cubs game that weekend? That is a must. You could go to dinner at the Signature Room in the Hancock Building. http://www.signatureroom.com/ You never did say when you were coming...prior to your visit you might want to check the site Metromix which has virtually every kind of activity you can think of including dining places (Chicago is a virtual melting pot of restaurants with food from all over the world) and entertainment. Personally he might like a good steak dinner at one of the many steak houses just north of the Loop area. From Ruth Chris's to Mortons (which is more local) there might be a steakhouse just for him. Theaterwise....if you can find tickets, Blue Man Group might be one of the most unique shows you will ever see....caution though as tickets sell out way in advance. If you want a taste of Broadway, the Broadway in Chicago shows are cool to see as well. Currently Wicked is continuing its long run at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts....also The Color Purple which is based on Oprah Winfrey's bestseller is playing. But if Broadway is not your thing, there are many smaller more intimate theaters. As was mentioned in a previous answer, Second City which is in Old Town is an excellent choice. All around the city there are other more local theaters you can check out as well. Have fun...Chicago is a great place to go in the summertime!! http://www.metromix.com http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/... |
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