6 British Lads, in Chicago for 5 nights, can we have fun?

Thinking of a trip to the US over Easter. Is Chicago suitable for a group of guys who want some good nightlife in a nice city? Is there anything to do in the day of any note such as going to the horse racing? Is there a student culture in Chicago?

Hopefully somebody can help and if you think Chicago isn%26#39;t a good idea for us then is there anywhere you could recommend in the area of the country (apart from boston)...

Many thanks, Ross

6 British Lads, in Chicago for 5 nights, can we have fun?

Yes, there%26#39;s plenty of things to do here. www.explorechicago.org and www.metromix.com are good places to do some research. The Visiting Chicago section of this web site has lots of information. There are several colleges here as well.

Nearby horse racing - http://www.maywoodpark.com/

http://www.hawthorneracecourse.com/

6 British Lads, in Chicago for 5 nights, can we have fun?

Defintely consider Chicago! There is tons of nightlife, culture, and GREAT dining. Chicago is famous for being one of the greatest (if not the greatest, I know NY people would argue with me) for food in the US. If you are looking for Horses, you could take the Metra out to Arlington Park for the day (a short 40 min ride). Not sure what kind of nightlife you are looking for, but we do have it all. You mentioned student culture and I think Lincoln Park would be the best for that in Chicago. But there are also the bars in Viagra triangle, which could also fit that bill. If you specify I could help you a little more..

FYI - Arlington Park does not open until May 1.

“But there are also the bars in Viagra triangle, which could also fit that bill.”

For those not familiar with the name, most likely anyone not from Chicago, here is a definition/location of the Viagra triangle.

www.urbandictionary.com/define.php…

Here are names of some spots that might appeal to you:

Bull and Bear @ Wells and Hubbard

http://www.bullbearbar.com/

Rockit Bar on Hubbard near Dearborn

http://www.rockitbarandgrill.com/

English on LaSalle Street

http://www.englishchicago.com/

Schuba%26#39;s at Southport + Fullerton

http://www.schubas.com/

Wrigley Field

outoftheballpark.com/featuredcities_chicago_…

www.pubclub.com/chicago/wrigleyville.htm

chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/Going-Out/

chicagoreader.com

www.pubclub.com/chicago/wrigleyville.htm

FYI Schuba%26#39;s is Belmont and Southport.

Yes you can have a blast...but if you are here for 5 nights...then you have to go to different parts of the city that AREN%26#39;T downtown. Hop in a cab, or ask at the desk of the hotel, and find out how to get to the ';southport bars'; or ';wrigleyville bars'; or ';lincoln ave bars'; or bucktown bars';.

You will be guaranteed to have fun in any of these areas. Each area has at least 10 bars to choose from with many different styles.

Go Explore!!

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