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Chicago is one of the United States’ most interesting cities, offering a stunning and diverse selection of art, food, music, history and shopping. LC•GC Europe spoke with Chicago native Michelle Suddath for tips on just a few of the many ways you may want to spend your spare time in this beautiful and exciting city.

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Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum Pizzeria Uno 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive T: +1 312-922-7827 29 E. Ohio St. T: +1 312-321-1000 This planetarium has one of the world’s greatest collections of Founder Ike Sewell introduced Chicago to deep-dish pizza antique astronomical instruments, together with exhibits such when he opened Pizzeria Uno in 1943, and it has become the as interactive computers and the CyberSpace Gallery, where city’s signature dish. Locals say it is simply Chicago’s best pizza. visitors can take a virtual tour of the International Space Station. Gino’s Pizzeria Shedd Aquarium 2801 N. Lincoln Ave. T: +1 773-327-3737 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive T: +1 312-939-2438 15840 S Harlem Ave., Orland Park T: +1 708-633-1300 Just next door to Adler Planetarium is the largest indoor 633 N. Wells St. T: +1 312-943-1124 aquarium in the world, hosting more than 650 species of A bit more atmospheric than Unos, Gino’s pizzeria has aquatic creatures. Watch a feeding at the Coral Reef exhibit or expanded over the years into several (deliberately) graffitti- visit Wild Reef, the new shark and coral reef habitat — one of covered, cosy and loud locations. It’s not the place for a quiet the largest and most diverse shark exhibits in North America. piece of pizza, but the ambience is fun and the pizza is great. Advance purchases are strongly recommended at +1 312-559-0200. Ann Sather Cafe Art Institute of Chicago 1448 N. Milwaukee T: +1 773-394-1812 111 S. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-443-3600 Order the cinnamon rolls. Other offerings include Swedish Particularly known for its collection of French Impressionist pancakes and omelettes, but order the cinnamon rolls. and Post-Impressionist paintings, the Art Institute houses famous works such as "A Sunday Afternoon on La Grand The Green Mill Jatte––1884" by Seurat, "American Gothic" by Grant Wood, 4802 N. Broadway T: +1 773-878-5552 "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper, and — in the contemporary Although the Green Mill is a great place for enjoying both art exhibit — Andy Warhol’s portrait of Mao. Free public touring and local acts (from cool jazz to big band), have a beer lectures and tours are offered throughout the week. here and you can tell your friends you’ve drunk at one of Al Capone’s old favourites. Sears Tower 233 S. Wacker Dr. T: +1 312-875-9696 Frontera Grill/Topolobampa Although third in the world, the Sears Tower is the tallest 445 N. Clark St. T: +1 312-661-1434 building in the Western Hemisphere. From the 103rd-floor Famous American chef Rick Bayless, the 1995 James Beard Skydeck, you can see Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin, as well Society’s Chef of the Year, serves the city’s best Mexican food as Chicago area landmarks. “The Sights and Soul of Chicago” at these adjacent restaurants. Sharing an entrance and a is an interactive display celebrating the city’s history in photos, reputation for authentic regional Mexican cuisine, Topolobampa graphics, video and murals. Skydeck admissions are: Adults $9.95; is the fine-dining alternative to the more casual Frontera Grill. seniors $7.95; children 3–11 $6.95; free for children under 3. Berghoff Bar Chicago Historical Society 17 W. Adams St. T: +1 312-427-3170 1601 N. Clark St. T: +1 312-642-4600 Famous for holding Chicago’s first post-Prohibition liquor The artefacts, documents, paintings and recreations of scenes licence, this German eatery offers traditional favourites, such as bring to life the history of Chicago and the United States. wiener schnitzel and sauerbraten. Permanent exhibits include “A House Divided,” focusing on the Civil War and galleries highlight the Chicago Fire, Lula Cafe architecture, politics and more. Exhibits on Chicago 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd T: +1 773-489-9554 neighbourhoods emphasize urban history such as the ethnic The multi-ethnic menu features organic fare such as cumin- patchwork of Chicago’s West Side. Time permitting, you may crusted snapper with roasted fennel and a baby spinach salad even want to take advantage of the museum’s research library. with beets, asian pear, aged chevre and balsamic vinaigrette.

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O’Hare International Airport Apple Store 10,000 West O’Hare, Chicago, 60666 679 N. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-981-4104 T: +1 800 832 6352 Features the full line of Apple products and accessories, www.ohare.com including an Internet Cafe with 16 computers set up for shoppers to check e-mail and relax on a Mac. Free Midway International Airport presentations and workshops are featured each month. 5700 South Cicero, Chicago, Illinois 60638 Tel. +1 773 838 0600 www.ohare.com/midway/home.asp 700 N. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-642-481 With Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor and Talbots on its ground Airport Shuttle floor, this shopping centre houses more than 60 vendors, Continental Airport Express offers a daily shuttle service from ranging from the offbeat Chiasso (modern knickknacks for O’Hare and Midway airports to downtown Chicago and north home and office) to Hot Tix (half-price theatre tickets). And suburban locations. Shuttles depart about every 15 minutes from don’t overlook the eighth-floor food court for a sunny meal. 6 am to 11:30 pm. The fare to the city is approximately $16.00.

Filene’s Basement Taxis 830 N. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-482-8918 Flash Cab Co. T: 773 878 8500 The place to go for bargain shoppers, both male and female, Jiffy Cab Co. T: 773 487 9000 who have a good eye for fashion and a reserve of patience. Yellow Cab T: 773 225 7440 Finding the treasures requires sorting through some rough pieces, but the prices are worth it. Airlines American Airlines (www.aa.com) T: 800 433 7300 Garrett Popcorn Shop British Airways (www.britishairways.com) T: 800 247 9297 670 N. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-943-8464 Delta (www.delta.com) T: 800 221 1212 If you’re not looking for Garrett’s, you might miss it — if the United (www.united.com) T: 800 241 6522 smell of fresh caramel or cheese-covered popcorn doesn’t bring Virgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) T: 800 862 8621 you in. It’s a tiny shop and queues are often long, but you can amuse yourself by watching the massive poppers produce the Car Rental best popcorn, sweet or savoury, you’ve ever had. Alamo T: 800 327 9633 Avid T: 800 831 2847 Tiffany & Co. Budget T: 800 517 0700 730 N. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-944-7500 Dollar T: 800 800 4000 It’s worth a look around, even if most items inside cost more National T: 800 227 7368 than your plane ticket.

Niketown WEATHER 669 N. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-642-6363 The sports shop to top all sports shops. Aside from gear for 20 different sports (categorized by room), this multi-storey Typical weather conditions for Chicago in March establishment has a basketball court for testing new shoes, a High: 47 ºF (8 ºC), Low 32 ºF (0 ºC)* shoe-delivery system involving a series of clear tubes and sports Rain: 76 mm memorabilia — including the autographed shoes Michael *And remember… it’s not called the “Windy City” for nothing! Jordan wore when he played on the Olympic Dream Team. Kids (and adults) can enjoy comparing their hands and feet size with famous basketball player Charles Barkley’s. OTHER INFORMATION The Shops of 940 N. Michigan Ave. T: +1 312-664-7777 This small group of high-end stores is the last stop on www.metromix.com Michigan Avenue before moving onto Oak Street. Take Visit this website for more information on what to do in advantage of the exchange rate at places such as Chanel, Chicago, how to do it and how much it will cost. Polo/Ralph Lauren and Giacomo (salon). PITTCON 2004 GUIDE 3 www.lcgceurope.com