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Alexander · 4th Jan 2009, 12:04 AM

I'm visiting some colleges there on spring break, and although I'm driving down with a friend from school, I think I want to go discover some of the city by myself. Anyone from around there who can suggest a fun, safe place to visit, even just a park or a bookstore?

thankees :]

**Gerry** · 4th Jan 2009, 12:08 AM

Hi there. I have family who lives in Chicago and I have been there many times to visit them. There are several places I would recommend you see while you're there. Visit the new Millennium Park, The Sears Tower, John Hancock Tower, Water Tower, Michigan Avenue is great for shopping and I love it down there. If you're into museums they have the Museum of Natural History and also the Shedd Aquarium which has the most aquatic animals I've ever seen. Hope this helps you some. Enjoy your trip.

Malchik89 · 4th Jan 2009, 12:28 AM

I've lived in the suburbs my whole life and i never get tired of just being in the city, just walking around is just amazing and so beautiful. If you visit Depaul University, might want to take a trip to Boystown, the chicago lgbt hood hehe

Henrike · 4th Jan 2009, 11:18 AM

DePaul rocks my socks. <3 Make sure to visit Millennium Park, especially the gigantic metallic bean. I got there at least every other weekend 'cause it's so much fun. :3

Cool Beans · 4th Jan 2009, 01:42 PM

Oh my gosh, the gigantic metallic bean is the shit. The Navy Pier is pretty cool too, if memory serves.

TheRoof · 4th Jan 2009, 03:28 PM

the art institute in chicago is really famous-if ur into arts, or like art, u should def go there.
sears tower-ive been there before- i think its the tallest building in US right now (im not completely sure tho)

4th Jan 2009, 12:04 AM	#1
Alexander EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Red Hook NY Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Dec 2007	Chicago. I'm visiting some colleges there on spring break, and although I'm driving down with a friend from school, I think I want to go discover some of the city by myself. Anyone from around there who can suggest a fun, safe place to visit, even just a park or a bookstore? thankees :]

4th Jan 2009, 12:08 AM	#2
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,542 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Chicago. Hi there. I have family who lives in Chicago and I have been there many times to visit them. There are several places I would recommend you see while you're there. Visit the new Millennium Park, The Sears Tower, John Hancock Tower, Water Tower, Michigan Avenue is great for shopping and I love it down there. If you're into museums they have the Museum of Natural History and also the Shedd Aquarium which has the most aquatic animals I've ever seen. Hope this helps you some. Enjoy your trip. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

4th Jan 2009, 12:28 AM	#3
Malchik89 True as Blue Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: whomever cares enough to know Location: Illinois Age: 22 Posts: 647 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Chicago. I've lived in the suburbs my whole life and i never get tired of just being in the city, just walking around is just amazing and so beautiful. If you visit Depaul University, might want to take a trip to Boystown, the chicago lgbt hood hehe __________________ *"Haven't you heard? I'm the crazy bitch around here." (Blair Waldorf ~ Gossip Girl)* I am human and i need to be loved...just like everybody else does

4th Jan 2009, 11:18 AM	#4
Henrike The Age of Tay Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Chicago Age: 21 Posts: 133 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Chicago. DePaul rocks my socks. <3 Make sure to visit Millennium Park, especially the gigantic metallic bean. I got there at least every other weekend 'cause it's so much fun. :3 __________________

4th Jan 2009, 01:42 PM	#5
Cool Beans Hardly ever here Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family, basically. Location: Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 551 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Chicago. Oh my gosh, the gigantic metallic bean is the shit. The Navy Pier is pretty cool too, if memory serves. __________________ You can call me Dan if you want.

4th Jan 2009, 03:28 PM	#6
TheRoof True Blue Full Member Gender: genderqueer Orientation: I like who I like. Location: NY Age: 20 Posts: 1,452 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Chicago. the art institute in chicago is really famous-if ur into arts, or like art, u should def go there. sears tower-ive been there before- i think its the tallest building in US right now (im not completely sure tho) __________________ Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. -Diane Arbus-

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