Chicago

The last time we went to chicago we stayed at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. I really loved the hotel. But my view may be slanted because we got the presidential suite. It was AMAZING and worked out great since we had our kids with us. I loved the location because we were right on the river -- and my sons were entertained by watching the boats go by. And we could walk to the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park (with the Bean and the fountains), Navy Pier. Starwood also has a W right on Michigan Ave. We debated staying there but thought the Sheraton might be more kid friendly.

I love Chicago. I think we're headed back in August!

The last time we went to chicago we stayed at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. I really loved the hotel. But my view may be slanted because we got the presidential suite. It was AMAZING and worked out great since we had our kids with us. I loved the location because we were right on the river -- and my sons were entertained by watching the boats go by. And we could walk to the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park (with the Bean and the fountains), Navy Pier. Starwood also has a W right on Michigan Ave. We debated staying there but thought the Sheraton might be more kid friendly.

I love Chicago. I think we're headed back in August!

Thanks tts! Will check those out. Do you think it is important to stay on the mile or was that an easy walk? I would love to be able to see the water too...any restaurant suggestions. While FFF is in class, a friend of mine and I are going shopping and site seeing. She wants to be sure and do the Frank Lloyd Wright tour. Have you ever done any of the architectural tours?

BB, we always stay at the InterContinental when we visit Chicago. It was built in the 1920s and has the most amazing architecture. The pool alone is worth the trip. The older tower has larger rooms and has an old-fashioned, traditional feel, and the newer side has smaller rooms and hip decor. I like them both; just depends on what we're in the mood for. It's right on the Mag Mile close to the Wrigley Building, so you're in a great location.

http://www.icchicagohotel.com/?src=ppc_msn_brand

Remind me in the spring, and maybe we can meet you there!!

Thanks tts! Will check those out. Do you think it is important to stay on the mile or was that an easy walk? I would love to be able to see the water too...any restaurant suggestions. While FFF is in class, a friend of mine and I are going shopping and site seeing. She wants to be sure and do the Frank Lloyd Wright tour. Have you ever done any of the architectural tours?

It was an easy walk -- and I had one kid in a stroller and another in a baby bjorn.

We did a river boat architectural tour several years ago and it was really interesting. There is so much to see there. I would think the Frank Lloyd Wright tour would be amazing

BB, we always stay at the InterContinental when we visit Chicago. It was built in the 1920s and has the most amazing architecture. The pool alone is worth the trip. The older tower has larger rooms and has an old-fashioned, traditional feel, and the newer side has smaller rooms and hip decor. I like them both; just depends on what we're in the mood for. It's right on the Mag Mile close to the Wrigley Building, so you're in a great location.

http://www.icchicagohotel.com/?src=ppc_msn_brand

Remind me in the spring, and maybe we can meet you there!!

DO IT!!! That would be fantastic. My friend who is new on the board (JSJ) is going with me! You will love her. Miss Kitty, Gotothebeachmom, Allifunn, Futurebeachbum, Cork, et al heard her bring down the house at Blue Orleans.

It was an easy walk -- and I had one kid in a stroller and another in a baby bjorn.

We did a river boat architectural tour several years ago and it was really interesting. There is so much to see there. I would think the Frank Lloyd Wright tour would be amazing

We are looking at the river boat tour too. I can't wait. Thanks.

The first weekend in June? You'll need a vacation--that's right after the wedding!

Yipee! I'd love to get together in Chicago! Let me know your plans!

The first weekend in June? You'll need a vacation--that's right after the wedding!

You can honeymoon there! Let's all go on Nohall's honeymoon!

American Airlines flies direct from VPS to Chicago!

Satellite soiree!

Yipee! I'd love to get together in Chicago! Let me know your plans!

Actually I'm coming one weekend in May, June & July! So....get ready! FFF keeps wanting me to go (he is going up once per month) with him in February, March and April, but....unlike Audie....I HATE COLD WEATHER!! I don't know how y'all do it. He was there this past weekend and he said the high on Saturday was 4......4!!!

I love the Art Institute. Had a great day there with some friends and want to go back at least a few more times. It is a treasure trove of Impressionism, which is the stuff that speaks to me most.

Oh, and the shopping is great too. (Did I need to tell you that? No.)

Actually I'm coming one weekend in May, June & July! So....get ready! FFF keeps wanting me to go (he is going up once per month) with him in February, March and April, but....unlike Audie....I HATE COLD WEATHER!! I don't know how y'all do it. He was there this past weekend and he said the high on Saturday was 4......4!!!

Uh, excuse me, MISSY. Does the word NOLA ring a bell?

You can honeymoon there! Let's all go on Nohall's honeymoon!

Break out that RV! (Does he love group dates/group honeymoon's/road trip honeymoons?)

My parents are very excited about you announcing our engagement to him this week.

Uh, excuse me, MISSY. Does the word NOLA ring a bell?

Loud and clear. I'm can go anytime in April or May, thought we would set the soiree first. I think we should do Nola and the vajay-jay monologue weekend!

Loud and clear. I'm can go anytime in April or May, thought we would set the soiree first. I think we should do Nola and the vajay-jay monologue weekend!

American Airlines flies direct from VPS to Chicago!

Satellite soiree!

Works for me! Think we can do a bonfire?

Break out that RV! (Does he love group dates/group honeymoon's/road trip honeymoons?)

My parents are very excited about you announcing our engagement to him this week.

I spoke to him again today....I'm slowly working it into the conversation.

yep....that's probably the look we will have on our faces.

Works for me! Think we can do a bonfire?



I spoke to him again today....I'm slowly working it into the conversation.



yep....that's probably the look we will have on our faces.

or...

I spoke to him again today....I'm slowly working it into the conversation.

Poor guy...maybe you should make up someone a lot worse than me and tell him you're setting him up with her instead. That way, it will be a relief for him to meet me...

or...

This will be the look on Miss Kitty's face

Uh, excuse me, MISSY. Does the word NOLA ring a bell?

BB, blonde moment??? I better get you to INK me in so you dont forget...

BB, blonde moment??? I better get you to INK me in so you dont forget...

I won't forget...anytime is good for me...just let me know. Are you joining us in Chicago?

When we went to Chicago we would stay at the Embassy b/c free drinks and it was next door to the 24 hour Rock and Roll McDonalds...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_N_Roll_McDonald's

party at Excalibur

http://www.excaliburchicago.com/aboutex.php

went to Navy Pier....

http://www.navypier.com/home.html

tried to get some culture

http://www.artic.edu/aic/

and checked out a Cubs game

http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/national/wrigle.htm


love love love this jazz club....
http://www.greenmilljazz.com/




OK so when do you NOT have a GF going????

When we went to Chicago we would stay at the Embassy b/c free drinks and it was next door to the 24 hour Rock and Roll McDonalds...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_N_Roll_McDonald's

party at Excalibur

http://www.excaliburchicago.com/aboutex.php

went to Navy Pier....

http://www.navypier.com/home.html

tried to get some culture

http://www.artic.edu/aic/

and checked out a Cubs game

http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/national/wrigle.htm


love love love this jazz club....
http://www.greenmilljazz.com/




OK so when do you NOT have a GF going????

Cool....see I knew y'all would know where to go!

No GF in May or July...next! You coming?!

BB, definitely do the FLW tour if you have the time. Oak Park itself is something to see, just even walking around on your own. But at the very least, see his home and studio.
We don't stay at the same place every time we go, but my brother used to travel almost weekly to Chicago for work and has declared now that the only place to stay is The James.
http://www.jameshotels.com/chicago/
P.S. I don't think it's necessarily all that important to stay right on the Mag Mile, as long as you have close proximity to it and are near the center of everything.

BB, definitely do the FLW tour if you have the time. Oak Park itself is something to see, just even walking around on your own. But at the very least, see his home and studio.
We don't stay at the same place every time we go, but my brother used to travel almost weekly to Chicago for work and has declared now that the only place to stay is The James.
http://www.jameshotels.com/chicago/
P.S. I don't think it's necessarily all that important to stay right on the Mag Mile, as long as you have close proximity to it and are near the center of everything.

Thanks PP! I'm making a list and will compare them all. I have only been to Chicago a couple of times (FFF lived there for 4 years) and have only seen the Field Museum and The Art Institute, but would love to do them again. Really want to do the FLW tour.