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Anyone here from Chicago? Or has been there recently?

Looks like I’m heading to the Windy City 🌃 for a week this summer. I’ve never been and I’m wondering if there’s anything I should know before I go? Or places to avoid 😅😬

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latinbutterfly · F

I grew up there and still have family out there. There's lots of places to visit like the Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and Navy Pier. Whatever you do, you'll want to avoid visiting places like North Lawndale, South Lawndale, Back of the Yards, and Englewood. A few of the most crime ridden neighborhoods for decades.

Bexsy

Chicago only 350 miles from me bestie! 👀

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Bexsy

@Ashly ok good point. 🤣 you probably don't wanna ' read' whats on my mind 😬

We thought the same thing! There changed it

Ashly · 26-30, F

@Bexsy you’re so you lol 😂 I love it

Bexsy

@Ashly 🤣 good, you're stuck with me

blackarcher256 · 61-69, M

I was born there, went to college there, and was just there for a business meeting. @latinbutterfly got it just right. Although I’d add the parks along Lake Shore Dive because of the homeless and illegals camped out there.

Mudkip · 31-35, M

Ohh you definitely have to visit the Navy Pier

Ashly · 26-30, F

@Mudkip I’ll avoid them sailors 😅

Mudkip · 31-35, M

@Ashly lol yeah

beermeplease · M

never been myself but i'd love to visit too...i can't remember which side (east or west) one should avoid....but i have heard good things...say hi to al bundy for me 🤣

Ashly · 26-30, F

@beermeplease I’ll definitely do my research before I go lol
If it’s anything like LA I’ll just avoid the south side 💀

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

Perfect time to visit. Take a boat tour on their canals / waterways ? See the Hancock tower. Join a gang .

Ashly · 26-30, F

@AthrillatheHunt wow lol 😂

Degbeme · 70-79, M

Leave you passport at home so you can`t get across the border. 😬

Ashly · 26-30, F

@Degbeme why lol 😂

Degbeme · 70-79, M

@Ashly Damn..... maybe I shouldn`t have said anything. 🤦‍♂️

Pfuzylogic · M

Shopping Shopping Shopping!
You must hit the malls!

Ashly · 26-30, F

@Pfuzylogic that’s expected lol
Definitely see some sites

Pfuzylogic · M

@Ashly
Sears Tower
I think there is a glass floor.
The trains
Lake Shore Drive
The Magnificent Mile
Water Tower Place

vetguy1991 · 51-55, M

Been through there years ago

Ashly · 26-30, F

@vetguy1991 any recommendations? Restaurants to try? Sites to see? 😁

vetguy1991 · 51-55, M

@Ashly sorry i just passed through there on my way to army duty

Ashly · 26-30, F

@vetguy1991 no worries sir
Thanks again for your service 🫡

Nevertooold · 56-60, M

and yes....weed is legal in Illinois asd well....just in case you cared:)

beermeplease · M

@Nevertooold good to know 😋

beermeplease · M

@Ashly have a good trip 🤗

Ashly · 26-30, F

@beermeplease I hope so 😊

MrBlueGuy

Places in Chicago to avoid...Chicago xD

Rolexeo · 26-30, M

No, I'm not trying to get stabbed

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Sevendays · M

Deep Dish Pizza

pancakeslam · 41-45, M

I was there a couple years ago at Navy Pier. Um so that's what I have to recommend.

Ashly · 26-30, F

@pancakeslam I’ll look it up before I go 👍🏻

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

Avoid Gerbil unless you want to go bug hunting with him.

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

I have never been there but I have you have a good time.

empanadas · 31-35, M

Funny story almost went into a bdsm hotel with my two other cousins. The lady thought we were going to have a threesome until she found out I was 17. Her creepy smile turned pissed. Meanwhile we just wanted a hotel

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empanadas · 31-35, M

@Ashly all jokes aside I got family in Humboldt Park. They got some amazing Mexican food but I'm sure you probably bored of it. 😂 Stay away from the Southside at all costs. North Side Chicago is generally the safest part of city. Make sure to check out Magnificent Mile in downtown. Traffic is pretty bad you got the EL, which the Subway. Best to have a hotel near a stop. Hope you have fun

Ashly · 26-30, F

@empanadas gracias papi 😊 I’ll save this comment for when I do go there

empanadas · 31-35, M

@Ashly

gracias papi

soy el papi chulo

empanadas · 31-35, M

@deadgerbil
She going to your hometown, teach her how to dodge bullets

Ashly · 26-30, F

@empanadas who? lol
I can’t see who you tagged 😂

empanadas · 31-35, M

@Ashly 💀 one of you blocked each other. I was wondering why y'all weren't commenting on each other's post. Deadgerbil, he or she is from Chicago

Ashly · 26-30, F

@empanadas oh yea 😂
We don’t talk anymore 🤐

It’s all good tho

Moneyonmymind · 31-35, M

I’d exercise caution but I hope you have fun

Ashly · 26-30, F

@Moneyonmymind thank you
I know how to take care of myself 👍🏻

Moneyonmymind · 31-35, M

@Ashly don’t be judo throwing anyone! 😂👀

Ashly · 26-30, F

@Moneyonmymind no lol

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Ashly · 26-30, F

@iwishuwerehere I’ll keep that in mind lol every major city has its good/bad sides

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