7 hours ib Chicago

hvb · #1 (**permalink**) 13th March 2006, 08:15 PM

Hi all,
Heading off on an RTW F award trip ( booked pre 25/5 ) and find myself in Chicago for 7 hours waiting on a BA connection to LHR.

Any suggestions as to what to do in Chicago......Sears.....

Thanks ... HVB

odoherty · #2 (**permalink**) 13th March 2006, 08:28 PM

Sears is certainly a good choice - though be aware that the queues can be very long.

Train system from airport into town is great.

#3 (**permalink**) 13th March 2006, 08:44 PM

Anywhere along Michigan Avenue - Sears, Bloomingdales, etc.

Avoid 'Victoria's Secret' - highly over-rated. When shopping for something for Mrs Shillard, I found Nordstrom to offer the best selection - and the most helpful staff. The attractive young female salesdroid recommended a new range of hipster 'thongs' because:

"They're really cute, and really comfortable - see?"

And she pulled her dacks down and showed me.

Sold.

hvb · #4 (**permalink**) 13th March 2006, 09:03 PM

naaaah

That cant be true.

hvb

NM · #5 (**permalink**) 13th March 2006, 10:47 PM

Sears Tower (the building is no longer used as Sears HQ, that is now in a large campus at Hoffman Estates about 20 miles west of ORD) is down town on the lake front. Near-by is Navy Pier and Grant Park(short walk to the north), near the South Loop of The El (Elevated Train system). Depending on the weather, that area can be nice to wander around, browsing the boardwalk and boutiques at Navy Pier etc. Lots of good restaurants etc.

Craigo · #6 (**permalink**) 14th March 2006, 02:12 AM

If you want the tall building experience, I'd go for the John Hancock Observatory rather than Sears Tower. I think the view is better there and the Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave shopping district) is a short walk away. If you have time, the Chicago Architecture Foundation has river cruises with commentary on Chicago's landmark buildings.