Chicago Recommendations

[sdlaura]

I'm going to be in Chicago on Saturday for just over 24 hours with my parents and sister (no kids).  It's my Mom's 70th birthday and she decided she wanted to see Hamilton in Chicago (she lives in Maryland, so her choice of locations is a little confusing, but I guess it's her birthday).  

We have a few hours Saturday afternoon and a few hours Sunday morning open.  What should we do?  Visit the Hancock tower observatory, do a river boat tour?  Any recommendations?

[186momx]

Millennium Park to see the Bean?

[phdmomma]

Chicago style pizza? Giradanos is a good chain, although people love uno and duo downtown. The miracle mile is pretty nice if you want to shop.

[2chatter]

Pizza. That’s my always item when in Chicago. I hear fabulous things about the boat architecture tours. I love the museums there if those are your thing at all. The Bean is something nice to see, take pics.

[covergirl82]

Definitely Chicago style pizza!

[supertrooper1]

Since you'll be there for such a short time, I would skip a boat tour and just hop on a water taxi. Giordano's or Lou Malnati's would be my choice. Willis Tower (formerly Sears tower) and the Bean as other people recommended.

[mommyatty]

Chicago knows how to brunch. Depending on where you are staying, here’s a good list of options. www.google.com/amp/s/www.thrillist.com/amphtml/eat/chicago/best-brunch-in-chicago

[waverly]

I feel like the Hancock line is really long at least for the Signature bar. We’ve had better luck at the Willis Tower but we went right when they opened. I like the architecture boat tour, but it is long ish and $$$.

It really depends on what you are in the mood for and like. The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Museum of Sci and Industry are excellent and also fairly pricey.