Chicago Bound?

[rj_anderson]

So it's looking more and more likely that our last-minute family vacation this summer will take us to Chicago. My husband has driven through the city any number of times but never actually stopped for a visit; I've stopped once overnight on my way to somewhere else, but arrived late and left early without doing any sightseeing, so I am as clueless as a clueless thing. But several people I know strongly recommended Chicago when I asked for suggestions, so here we are.

Which leads me to ask, is there anyone still following me (ha ha, like anyone is still reading this) who lives in the south-central Michigan or eastern Illinois ballpark (or Chicago proper) that would be sad to hear I had passed through without stopping to connect? I'd be up for lunch or coffee if anyone is interested!

And also, as folk who know and share my interests, is there anything in the Chicago area that you'd particularly recommend I check out? I've already had one person alert me to the current Inklings exhibits at the Marion E. Wade Museum, which I'd love to check out even if I have to dump my husband and sons and go all by myself. Other than that, though, I've just got the usual "Things To Do and See in Chicago" guides to work from, and I'd hate to miss something of particular literary or fannish interest just because it isn't on the list...

Comments

[imbecamiel]

Ooo! I'm too far away to make it for any kind of get-together, but I hope you all have a great time!

The Inklings exhibit looks awesome. Getting to see Sue at the Field Museum has been on my "someday" list for a while if I'm able to get to Chicago, but that's not necessarily a universal interest. *g*

[sartorias]

The canal tours are cheap and wonderful.

The art museum is awesome, as its the sculpture garden outside of it, and the latter is free~

[thefish30]

Since I'm going to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago next April with DH and DD27, this is helpful for me too! I'll be darned if I can't wrangle a few hours at an Inklings museum. Equal rights for older fandoms!

My stepmom tells me not to miss Chicago's bus tours, they're the simplest way to see all the things you want to see (secondhand information fwiw).

Having said that, If you're ever in NJ or NYC with some spare time let me know!

[lizvogel]

Mostly commenting to say yep, still reading....

Dunno about fannish interest specifically, but Chicago's museums are very fine (and the big ones are conveniently clustered together). Art, Science & Industry, Shedd Aquarium if you're into things that swim, etc., are all worth a visit.

Or, if you're me, "The Bean" in Millennium Park, and the various multi-level streets that look like the beginnings of Chicago Below. (I was scouting local color for a story.)