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for my birthday at the begining of april i was thinking about inviting around 5 people (girls) and spending the weekend in chicago!
its 4 hrs exactly away from my house.
soo....
-what can we do
-where can we stay
-where can we eat at
-anything please help!
Answer
Try to stay in downtown Chicago, even if that will be more expensive, because there is more to do there and you won't have to commute. On that note, Chicago has plenty of public transit (trains, buses) so getting around shouldn't be a problem. Pack good walking shoes though, because you will have to walk at some point.
One thing that you can do is go shopping. Michigan Avenue is the famed "Magnificent Mile," but since you are teenage girls, that would be on the expensive side. Try State Street (Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal, The Body Shop, H&M, Nordstrom Rack), and Watertower Place (Forever 21, Wet Seal, The Body Shop, C.O. Bigelow, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch, abercrombie, Hollister). And don't forget to go in to Starbucks and get the peppermint hot chocolate. Its amazing and keeps you warm in Chicago weather. Oh wait, this is for April. Well get it anyways if they have it, I love it. And since this will be April, it might be warm enough to go to the beach. Always fun.
Also try going to a movie, going to a spa, getting your nails done, or going to the Sears Tower skydeck. You can see like 3 other states (I think). Go to Chinatown and have some lunch, then have fun looking at all the cheap little imported things in the stores. Try the zoo. You can pretend, but there is no one who doesn't love the zoo, and Lincoln Park Zoo is the only completely free zoo in the country. You pay for parking though, just a head's up. Go to Macy's and Bloomingdale's and try on a ton of expensive things for fun, but don't get em. Also, if you're in a giving mood, volunteer at a soup kitchen or animal shelter. It could be fun with friends. Go to Shedd Aquarium and see a dolphin show. See a Sox/Cubs game. Go to Millennium Park and see the Bean sculpture. Sometimes there are free performances or events downtown, check before you come. Don't go to Chicago without going to Navy Pier! Remember to bring a camera and take tons of pictures.
Some good places to eat are:
- The Noodle - Chinatown
- Tiffin - Devon Avenue in India Town
- Chipotle is good when you're on the go
- Benihana, but I think they might have closed
Or just go find yourselves some Chicago pizza.
You might also want to think about what to do during the four hour drive. That can be a while and I know, six fourteen year olds will get bored during long car rides. If you can watch a movie, maybe watch one set in Chicago, just to get in to theme. Some options are:
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- The Fugitive
- I, Robot
- The Lake House
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Save the Last Dance
- Stranger Than Fiction
- The Break-Up
- While You Were Sleeping
If you can't watch a movie, bring games to play or something interesting to do. Try "Two Truths and a Lie" or get the American Girl game 300 Wishes, but don't play it the way the instructions say. Just use the cards and give everyone what you think they would like (or the most ridiculous thing you can find). Like Whoonu, only with better cards. Would You Rather works too.
Keep in mind that the things I listed are only ideas. You don't have to do them all. In fact, don't, its probably impossible. Above all, have fun and have a great birthday! You and your friends are going to have and awesome time!
Try to stay in downtown Chicago, even if that will be more expensive, because there is more to do there and you won't have to commute. On that note, Chicago has plenty of public transit (trains, buses) so getting around shouldn't be a problem. Pack good walking shoes though, because you will have to walk at some point.
One thing that you can do is go shopping. Michigan Avenue is the famed "Magnificent Mile," but since you are teenage girls, that would be on the expensive side. Try State Street (Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal, The Body Shop, H&M, Nordstrom Rack), and Watertower Place (Forever 21, Wet Seal, The Body Shop, C.O. Bigelow, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch, abercrombie, Hollister). And don't forget to go in to Starbucks and get the peppermint hot chocolate. Its amazing and keeps you warm in Chicago weather. Oh wait, this is for April. Well get it anyways if they have it, I love it. And since this will be April, it might be warm enough to go to the beach. Always fun.
Also try going to a movie, going to a spa, getting your nails done, or going to the Sears Tower skydeck. You can see like 3 other states (I think). Go to Chinatown and have some lunch, then have fun looking at all the cheap little imported things in the stores. Try the zoo. You can pretend, but there is no one who doesn't love the zoo, and Lincoln Park Zoo is the only completely free zoo in the country. You pay for parking though, just a head's up. Go to Macy's and Bloomingdale's and try on a ton of expensive things for fun, but don't get em. Also, if you're in a giving mood, volunteer at a soup kitchen or animal shelter. It could be fun with friends. Go to Shedd Aquarium and see a dolphin show. See a Sox/Cubs game. Go to Millennium Park and see the Bean sculpture. Sometimes there are free performances or events downtown, check before you come. Don't go to Chicago without going to Navy Pier! Remember to bring a camera and take tons of pictures.
Some good places to eat are:
- The Noodle - Chinatown
- Tiffin - Devon Avenue in India Town
- Chipotle is good when you're on the go
- Benihana, but I think they might have closed
Or just go find yourselves some Chicago pizza.
You might also want to think about what to do during the four hour drive. That can be a while and I know, six fourteen year olds will get bored during long car rides. If you can watch a movie, maybe watch one set in Chicago, just to get in to theme. Some options are:
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- The Fugitive
- I, Robot
- The Lake House
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Save the Last Dance
- Stranger Than Fiction
- The Break-Up
- While You Were Sleeping
If you can't watch a movie, bring games to play or something interesting to do. Try "Two Truths and a Lie" or get the American Girl game 300 Wishes, but don't play it the way the instructions say. Just use the cards and give everyone what you think they would like (or the most ridiculous thing you can find). Like Whoonu, only with better cards. Would You Rather works too.
Keep in mind that the things I listed are only ideas. You don't have to do them all. In fact, don't, its probably impossible. Above all, have fun and have a great birthday! You and your friends are going to have and awesome time!
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