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 Originally Posted by eugmac
wow that was much more detailed and helpful than I expected, thanks boost! i already booked a hotel in the Loop (probably wasn't the best place in terms of finding great restaurants/bars as I now read that it's a major business district) but I see there's at least a couple places within walking distance which is cool! I see you've got a Chinatown, any good places you know there?
I also thought about checking out the Horseshoe Hammond casino should I feel like a bit of live poker.
To add to this, there's a boardwalk just northeast of here that has shopping. Also, there's an amphitheater that offers shows ( I saw Cirque Shanghai), a concert venue, and they have free fireworks shows twice a week during the summer. I HIGHLY recommend getting a subway pass. It's really cheap and includes bus fare (which I didn't know at the time).
Don't forget to try Chicago-style pizza. Gino's East is a common recommendation.
Chinatown is cool if you want to eat something different. It's nothing like a Chinese buffet. And the spice shops are cool to peruse ( didn't know bird nests were so desireable).
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