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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 10, 2011 at 11:58am

Well...I have a sinus infection/bronchitis...2 for 1! YAY! I am resting as much as I can...DH is seeing to that! Thank you all for your well wishes!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 10, 2011 at 11:57am

This is from the PIR information Group. It is from February of this year. I do know the Shedd aquarium is free for your Sailor as I tried to go...we couldn't get in because it was so crowded...Memorial Day Weekend. I'll try to find some more!

 Permalink Reply by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on February 2, 2011 at 1:51pm

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!

 http://www.hcarefacilities.com/extraextra.asp  This link has other links on it so I found it helpful to stay more organized with one link.

 link for good maps of  http://www.themagnificentmile.com.php5-6.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com...

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/pdf/Shedd_Aquarium_map_2009.pdf

http://www.theskydeck.com/plan-visit/printable-guide

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 10, 2011 at 11:55am

HA,HA...I didn't get what you were saying at first...it pasted over it...first time I have seen that...I'll fix it Di!

Comment by diannep on December 10, 2011 at 11:27am

Good Morning, all.  Ok, FTLW...you are confusing me with the change of your picture icon, and then back again!  My old mind gets confused easily!  :-)

Also, for those wanting to go into Chicago, don't forget about the train.  The Station is right there by RTC and then you can walk/take a cab to some destinations. Just remember to let your sailor dictate the day!  Some of them are exhausted...they just want to be with loved ones and "hang out."  Others may be fired up to get out and see lots of things!  So have plans lined up...in case...and then let him/her call the plan.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 10, 2011 at 9:19am

All that info makes me really wish we could have gone into Chicago and done all the fun stuff. It was summer and we didn't get to do anything except go to the mall. Maybe when my son goes he will stay in GL for A-school and we will get more time there.

Snowing in Chicago today and high of 27, burrrrr!!!!   Stay warm if you are up there!!!

Total lunar eclipse for the far Western States, Alaska to California and Hawaii so if you are in those areas be sure and check that out :-)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 10, 2011 at 3:18am

That's what we're here for! You are very welcome!

Comment by Samantha (DDG 51 Arleigh Burke) on December 9, 2011 at 11:09pm

@Sweetlove...What a great idea...You find out everything and tell me....LMAO

Comment by Samantha (DDG 51 Arleigh Burke) on December 9, 2011 at 8:06pm

Hope everyone is going to have a fabulous weekend! I'm going to watch football with friends and have a wonderful time!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 9, 2011 at 5:43pm

Oh, LaLa...so beautiful!

Betsy dear...thinking of you and all your news...can't type much more...sorry!

Comment by diannep on December 9, 2011 at 5:37pm

Feel better, FTLW! 

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