must see in Chicago ?

[Breezy]

We will be staying 2 blocks south of Wrigley Field first weekend in May. Got tickets to the Cubs vs Yankees that Saturday night. Those that have been what are some must see places and restaurants that we should hit up close by ? Wife, 5 year old son and myself.

[Big Ace]

The boardwalk.

[Lynn21]

Carry a pistol.

[str8shooter]

Obama's neighborhood. Seriously, my wife and daughter took a tour bus through there.

[black42]

The Field Museum, it has the man eaters of the Tsavo, and Sue the trex.

[Ætheling]

The skyline from your airplane window as you are flying back home.

[Jerry H]

Look for a sign saying EXIT

[Ironman]

Chicago in the rearview mirror!

[N.DaWoods]

Youre going to the best they have to offer already, Wrigley.
We also liked...
Shedd aquarium
Solder Field
Little Havana
The Chinatown
Navy Peir
Michigan Ave
Sears Tower (Willis now)
Hot dog vendors
Italian ice vendors
Take pictures at the bean
Pizza

But mostly, Wrigley. In fact, that's my daughters name. Go Cubs go. Have a great trip.

[bobc]

The Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, has an observation deck where you stand on a plexiglass platform. It is a pretty cool thing to see with great views. Check out theskydeck.com. And trust me, order tickets online prior to going. You get to skip what will be a very long line.

[txlongshot]

Nearest place to buy body armor would be first on the list :-)

[the marshall]

I worked in Chicago for 6 months. Found one good restaurant.
Good Luck don't stay any longer than you have to.
Check out the Lake front in the daytime, not at night.

[MKH]

My favorites last summer were:

-The Atwood for breakfast
-Trapeze School down on the Pier
-The boardwalk
-Volare for the best Italian dinner (make a reservation)
-Billy Goat Tavern for a burger and nostalgia
-Ghirardelli Ice Cream in the old Wrigley Building
-Millennium Park and the Bean

There are lots of parks for kiddos. We took the river architectural cruise, as well as the mob tour, but those may not be good for kids.

[Charles]

Go to the south side and gawk at the gang banger's

[Wlambert42]

My wife and our daughter went 3 years ago. We watched the Astros vs Cubs...Wrigley was awesome!!! Go early and get a good spot at the bars that overlook the stadium. Have a few beers while watching BP from the bar tops.

We spent one day in the Museum of Science and Industry and easily could have spent 2 days.