Road trip to Chicago?

bostoniant · 07-04-2006, 02:30 PM

Hey gang, my girlfriend and I are planning to go on a road trip to Chicago during 8/17-8/21. It'd be cool if we could get a bunch of people to tear across America in their e90s. Maybe we could do a meet there and check out the city with our local members as our guides. Anybody want to caravan out there with us?

thd13 · 07-04-2006, 04:29 PM

Sounds like a fun idea. I have to see how many vacation days I will have off at the time.

DILLIGAF · 07-04-2006, 09:26 PM

Too bad you didnt say the first week of August...I'm driving out that way to visit some family. I woulda been interested.

chicagolab · 07-04-2006, 11:16 PM

not sure of my plans that week as we may have relatives visiting, but I can definately give suggestions of places to go etc. in Chicago.

bostoniant · 07-04-2006, 11:29 PM

i booked my hotel for a three day weekend in chicago!!! aug 18-21

chicagolab · 07-04-2006, 11:34 PM

FYI, that is a great weekend to visit Chicago, the Air & Water show is that weekend. At least 2million people will head to the lakefront to view the show. I have seen it many times and it is still fun to watch and the the atmosphere is a blast. Also, the Cubs play at home against the Cardinals, Wrigley Field is an experience (big party) not a ballpark.

Air show review:
The skies over Chicagoland will come alive on August 20-21 with the sights and sounds of military and civilian aircraft... a spectacle rarely seen in a thriving metropolis. The Chicago Air & Water Show is the oldest and largest free admission show of its kind in the United States and will bring over 2 million spectators to the lakefront for the two-day event.

View fireworks from a Tall Ship:
Chicago's Fireworks - on a Tall Ship
Location: Chicago - Burnham Harbor
see the Navy Pier fireworks of the on a Tall Ship. The schooner Red Witch is just the ticket for a Wednesday or Saturday evening. The boat leaves at 7:30pm on Wednesday and 8:00 on Saturday. Reservations recommended but not required.

see a comedy show at Second City

bostoniant · 07-04-2006, 11:46 PM

awesome! my hotel is right on the lake! thanks for the info.

tl_boy · 07-05-2006, 12:34 AM

What, no reccomendation for THE BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD? Screw NY style.

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Originally Posted by chicagolab

FYI, that is a great weekend to visit Chicago, the Air & Water show is that weekend. At least 2million people will head to the lakefront to view the show. I have seen it many times and it is still fun to watch and the the atmosphere is a blast. Also, the Cubs play at home against the Cardinals, Wrigley Field is an experience (big party) not a ballpark.

Air show review:
The skies over Chicagoland will come alive on August 20-21 with the sights and sounds of military and civilian aircraft... a spectacle rarely seen in a thriving metropolis. The Chicago Air & Water Show is the oldest and largest free admission show of its kind in the United States and will bring over 2 million spectators to the lakefront for the two-day event.

View fireworks from a Tall Ship:
Chicago's Fireworks - on a Tall Ship
Location: Chicago - Burnham Harbor
see the Navy Pier fireworks of the on a Tall Ship. The schooner Red Witch is just the ticket for a Wednesday or Saturday evening. The boat leaves at 7:30pm on Wednesday and 8:00 on Saturday. Reservations recommended but not required.

see a comedy show at Second City

shimshimhada · 07-05-2006, 12:41 AM

Sure, if I can sleep in your room.

bavarian19 · 07-05-2006, 10:47 AM

Unfortunately, thats right around my b-day, and I would assume I will be having some local festivities for that... Otherwise I would be totally in...

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bostoniant Private First Class 16 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Road trip to Chicago? Hey gang, my girlfriend and I are planning to go on a road trip to Chicago during 8/17-8/21. It'd be cool if we could get a bunch of people to tear across America in their e90s. Maybe we could do a meet there and check out the city with our local members as our guides. Anybody want to caravan out there with us?
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thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Sounds like a fun idea. I have to see how many vacation days I will have off at the time.
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DILLIGAF Lieutenant 7 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Too bad you didnt say the first week of August...I'm driving out that way to visit some family. I woulda been interested. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob
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chicagolab Lieutenant 30 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2006 TiAg Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	not sure of my plans that week as we may have relatives visiting, but I can definately give suggestions of places to go etc. in Chicago. __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Black/Aluminum \| Step \| Idrive \| Sunshades \| PDC \| Heated Seats \| M3 Lip \| Roof Spoiler \| Front Splitters \| Lux 5.0 \| Blacklines Link to my European Delivery write up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143486
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bostoniant Private First Class 16 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	i booked my hotel for a three day weekend in chicago!!! aug 18-21
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07-04-2006, 11:34 PM	#6
chicagolab Lieutenant 30 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2006 TiAg Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	FYI, that is a great weekend to visit Chicago, the Air & Water show is that weekend. At least 2million people will head to the lakefront to view the show. I have seen it many times and it is still fun to watch and the the atmosphere is a blast. Also, the Cubs play at home against the Cardinals, Wrigley Field is an experience (big party) not a ballpark. Air show review: The skies over Chicagoland will come alive on August 20-21 with the sights and sounds of military and civilian aircraft... a spectacle rarely seen in a thriving metropolis. The Chicago Air & Water Show is the oldest and largest free admission show of its kind in the United States and will bring over 2 million spectators to the lakefront for the two-day event. View fireworks from a Tall Ship: Chicago's Fireworks - on a Tall Ship Location: Chicago - Burnham Harbor see the Navy Pier fireworks of the on a Tall Ship. The schooner Red Witch is just the ticket for a Wednesday or Saturday evening. The boat leaves at 7:30pm on Wednesday and 8:00 on Saturday. Reservations recommended but not required. see a comedy show at Second City __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Black/Aluminum \| Step \| Idrive \| Sunshades \| PDC \| Heated Seats \| M3 Lip \| Roof Spoiler \| Front Splitters \| Lux 5.0 \| Blacklines Link to my European Delivery write up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143486
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bostoniant Private First Class 16 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	awesome! my hotel is right on the lake! thanks for the info.
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Sure, if I can sleep in your room.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Unfortunately, thats right around my b-day, and I would assume I will be having some local festivities for that... Otherwise I would be totally in...
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