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TBP 0017 Chicago – A Nice Place To Visit…

September 21, 2013

Yes, I know I said I would never do a podcast about Chicago, and to tell you the truth, it took me a while to figure out how to I would present the city in an honest way - both celebrating the fun of traveling as a tourist while also being forthright about my learnings from living there for over a year.

I think I achieved a good balance in TBP 0017, so if you are interested in visiting Chicago, this podcast should give you not only a great overview, but a few tips that most tourist don't know and tour books don't tell you.

I would love to hear feedback about this podcast.  Despite all of the trepidation I experienced before the recording, I think this is one of my better ones.  :-)
PODCAST NOTES FOR TBP 0017: Traveling in Chicago: A Nice Place To Visit But I Wouldn't Want To Live There
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
I refer to it in the podcast as the "red bus tour"

 

Howard Johnson's on LaSalle
I have heard the quality is questionable. I didn't mention this hotel in the podcast and have never stayed there, but you can't beat the parking situation and fabulous location.

 

Museum of Science and Industry

 

Architecture Tour

 

Hosteling International Chicago
There are many hostels in Chicago, but this the one I have stayed at a few times. It's in The Loop which is the main part of Chicago.

 

Eva's Cafe
(Near The Second City)

 

The Third Coast (Restaurant)

 

Article on the best beaches of Chicago