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Adopt A Sailor This Xmas 2010
My son is PIR 1/14, we are flying out to adopt him and a buddy for Christmas day. If anyone else is doing the same, I am looking for suggestions on what to do in Chicago since I am assuming most things will be closed. We are from NJ and not overly familiar with Chicago.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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here is the link to your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir1142011
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- Military personel get free admission to all museums in Chicago! Plus most Chicago White Sox Games!
Here are some other places your sailors are free:
Near Great Lakes:
Chicago Botanic Gardens - Close to Great Lakes (about 15 minutes driving) - I am going to assume free means they the parking fee which because that is the only cost to go there and its huge. Great place to walk around with little kids both inside and outside gardens and greenhouses.
Gurnee Mills - Lots of discount stores and the Rain Forest Cafe
Downtown:
Free for Everyone - Lincoln Park Zoo - just have to pay for parking
Free for Everyone - Walk along Lake Michigan or Navy Pier
Free for Everyone - Window shopping along Michigan Avenue (free until you buy something :))) - lots of flagship stores like Nike - Apple, etc.
Navy Pier - lots of activities, stores, boat rides and fun - you can spend a little or alot depending on your budget - Bubba Gumps and the Jazz Restaurat - Be-Bops are a favorite there
Free for your sailor -
Art Institute
Chicago Children's Museum (a must if you are bringing kids under 10)
Field Museum
Shedd Aquarium
Peggy Notebart Nature Museum
Museum of Contempory
Museum of Science and Industry (you really need a car to access - park on the side streets across from the musuem and save on musuen parking). This museum is lots of fun but a little further south of the city.
Parking tips: Parking Chicago can get expensive - $25-35 for a day. Take some time to drive around and see if any lots are offering parking specials. You may have to walk a few blocks but sometimes its worth it. When you drive by a parking garage or lot - go slow - they will have specials usually listed on a sign right near the entrance. Another trick is to pick a restuarant - opt for valet parking, eat there and then get your car later - usually that will run you around $10-$15.
Sears Tower versus the John Hancock Building....Sears Tower is free to your military personel and has a very cool glass balcony (you can look straight down) John Hancock Building - not as tall but what you do is go to the bar/lounge on the 95th/96th floor and for the same price buy a drink (sodas if you want) and sit back and relax and enjoy the 360 degree view for as long you want. Both are great!
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Permalink Reply by Jaysmom (Ship 12 Div 039) on
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Thank you so much for all this!
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I just found out 3 days a go, that I could Adopt him, I'm also from Jersey & flying out on the 24th. I made plane,car & Hotel reservations but I dont have the papers that I need to fill out. I called RTC & they told me they were going to give him the message. He had no Idea since I'm leaving my other kids behind for Christmas. Is there any other way for me to get the papers that I need to fill out & fax them back. & once i fax them how do I know that its been received & approved? If anyone can give me some info. Thanks
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Permalink Reply by Rosie (ship 2 div 911) on
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Can you give me the informaiton on how to apply to the Adopt A Sailor program for Great Lakes this Christmas.
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Hi rosie, I called 1847-688-2405, I told them that I wanted to know more about Adopt A Sailor, I wanted to go see my son for Christmas, The asked me his name,division & ship. They will give him the message, he needs to send you some papers that you have to fill out & then fax them back. The deadline was the 17th but they are extending it. I havent received the papers yet. But mean while I already made plane, Hotel & car reservations. I hope this info helps.
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Thank you!!
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Thanks for the info. I just called and found out that our group isn't eligible for the Adopt A Sailor program. Only groups grad. on Jan. 7th and Jan. 14th. Doesn't make sense to me but I guess that's the military for you.
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Jaysmom when did you get the paperwork, I called on the 8th & have not received it yet.
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Does anyone know of any restaurants that might be open on Christmas Day?
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In Chicago the Weber Grill Restaurant is open. Also all the major hotels will have their restaurants open for guests. For example the Bristol at the Penninsula is open also Palm Court at the Drake. I found a website called "open table" and it listed many restaurants open on Christmas day in and around Chicago. My problem is I have only be two the City twice and don't know where the sections of the city are that they reference. Mity Nice Grill is open and it is somewhere near the city? Also the IMAX theatre at the Navy Pier is open and as most of the Pier.
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