2013-03-17, 11:40 AM
I was going to suggest the Magnificent Mile, like [MENTION=273]Abbeh[/MENTION], but hesitated because, again, I'm not sure how interesting it may be to the kids. I of course love it, being the shopping mecca of the city, but it is just a long avenue filled with really cool stores.
Actually, scratch that, definitely check it out if you can. There are bunch of kid-friendly stores (I think there's a Toys R Us at Water Tower Place? I forget), and there are some iconic landmarks, especially the Tribune Building at the south end and, again, the famous water tower that survived the Great Chicago Fire, up by Armani and Topshop near the end of the avenue.
Also, I asked my foodie friend for more recommendations. She said, no question, a night of Chicago-style pizza is a must (which I figured you're already planning anyways), and said that while she likes Lou Malnati's like me (we both grew up together in a suburb that had one of the chain), she recommends Pizano's as the best in the city. She also strongly recommends Scooter's Frozen Custard for a refreshing sweet treat. And I must say, though I haven't tried Scooter's yet, every time she posts a photo from the restaurant on Facebook I long a little more for a taste.
Actually, scratch that, definitely check it out if you can. There are bunch of kid-friendly stores (I think there's a Toys R Us at Water Tower Place? I forget), and there are some iconic landmarks, especially the Tribune Building at the south end and, again, the famous water tower that survived the Great Chicago Fire, up by Armani and Topshop near the end of the avenue.
Also, I asked my foodie friend for more recommendations. She said, no question, a night of Chicago-style pizza is a must (which I figured you're already planning anyways), and said that while she likes Lou Malnati's like me (we both grew up together in a suburb that had one of the chain), she recommends Pizano's as the best in the city. She also strongly recommends Scooter's Frozen Custard for a refreshing sweet treat. And I must say, though I haven't tried Scooter's yet, every time she posts a photo from the restaurant on Facebook I long a little more for a taste.