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A Gust of the Windy City with Two New Grads

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May 11, 2006
2.5 of 5 stars based on 5 votes
Three days, two train rides, and a big city with Midwest flavor for two recently graduated college gals one nutty Memorial Day weekend.
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1. Holiday Inn Chicago-City Centre (Navy Pier)
DoubleTree Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois
Ave price: $224
A high-rise hotel just steps from Navy Pier (as indicated by the name...duh), it served as a nice "home base" for the weekend. A few blocks away from Michigan Avenue, but it's nice to escape the crush of people.
2. Ed Debevic's Short Order
Ed Debevic's, Chicago, Illinois
A themed diner that's lots of fun for everyone. We stuffed ourselves on giant burgers, a mound of crispy French fries, and a REAL cherry Coke (yes, they actually flavor it cherry, vanilla, or chocolate...yum!) "Rude" waiters/waitresses who double as "dinner-tainment' added to the experience.
3. Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory, Chicago, Illinois
A splurge for a drink and a slice of cheesecake, it was the perfect start to our night on the town. I had my first Mojito here, and a slice of some white chocolate concoction...could there be a better combination?
4. John Hancock Center
John Hancock Center / Observatory, Chicago, Illinois
When you get on the elevator, exit one floor below the observation deck and instead go to the "lounge" for your view. Yes, you'll pay just about as much for your drink as you would have for your admission to the observation deck, but they view at night this way is unbeatable!
5. Second City
Second City, Chicago, Illinois
The highlight of our trip, by far. I have never laughed so hard in all my life. Certainly the pitcher of Long Island Iced Tea helped a little, but a great show nonetheless.
6. Marshall Field's
The Original. Yes, you might have a Marshall Field's at your local shopping mall, but this is a destination. It reeks of Chicago-ness! An architectural landmark on State Street, it's worth even a short visit.
7. Big Bowl Asian Kitchen
Big Bowl, Chicago, Illinois
Fun for a Satruday night dinner, Big Bowl has tasty Pad Thai, crazy beverages, and a funky modern atmosphere.
8. Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois
It's free for a reason...it's tiny, but a great afternoon diversion.
9. Navy Pier
Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
Lots to do, see, taste, smell, etc...a great opportunity to experience Lake Michigan.
10. The Billy Goat Tavern
The Billy Goat Tavern, Chicago, Illinois
It's not the original, but you still get the same cheap "Chee-burger Chee-burger" atmosphere and greasy food. Yum!
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