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Oklahoma native, our cold weather pales in comparison to Chicago - there's a concert in early February right outside of O'Hare that I am headed towards. Most Chicago tourist guides I've encountered online simply don't advise to visit but my hands are tied.

What local things would you recommend to an outsider braving the outside? Any tips on staying warm?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Oh, it's not that bad. Sure, we have some shitty cold days (or weeks) here and there, but it's not like you're going to the beach in Feb. I assume you are going to the Rosemont Horizon for your show? If so, that's not in Chicago proper, which is where most of the action is. My experience in big cities is that you never really get to see the good stuff unless you know ppl there. You just get pulled into the tourist traps. If you leave some more deets on your stay, maybe I could rec some cool things to do. Obviously, you don't have to get too personal, but are you satying in the city? What kinds of things do you like doing? Restaurants? Bars? Museums?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Rosemont Theatre is correct, but I'll be staying in the Loop area(?), which I think is close to the bean and some parks and a zoo? Flying in, I'm a bit of a transit and music nerd(and weeb) but I always love a good stiff drink.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

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Yep, Rosemont is not in Chicago, but near O'Hare, just northwest of the city.

The Loop is downtown. Millennium park is downtown, where the Bean is, etc. Lincoln Park zoo is nearby but not downtown.

Agree, with @ape_arms . Get out of downtown (mainly tourists and professional work places) -- get into a neighborhood. Bucktown/Wicker Park is the SOHO of Chicago. Logan Square is an emerging neighborhood (hipster central).

For music, Metro and Salt Shed

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