Just returned from a wonderful weekend in Chicago for the St. Patrick%26#39;s Day festivities. Had an absolutely great time! Mom, Dad and three daughters (16, 14 and celebrating a 12th birthday).
Had the buffet lunch on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building. Spectacular views, really nice wait staff, very reasonably priced. Had a blast on the Chicago River as it was dyed green (a lot more fun than we expected - and we weren%26#39;t even drinking yet). The parade was a bit of a bore (lots of politicians, not enough bands or music). Had pizza at Lou Malnatis (can%26#39;t say enough about how good that was - thanks for the suggestions from forum posters). Drinks and a gyro at the South Loop Club (Balbo and State Streets) - very good, and a fun atmosphere. Stayed at the Best Western on the south end of Michigan Ave (a bit of a hike to downtown, but we enjoyed walking the Magnificent Mile for shopping anyway).
The city was very clean - we were quite impressed. Rush hour on Friday was really organized (plenty of police directing traffic, combined with good public transport). Can%26#39;t say enough nice things about our weekend. Thanks Chicago! We%26#39;ll be back!
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