Chicago ROCKS!

First of all, in case anybody doesn't know, City Passes are great things (see http://www.citypass.com).  They are these incredible little passes that cost one relatively low price for admission to a bunch of different things.  They have them for a bunch of different cities too.  For Chicago, the city pass includes The Hancock Observatory, The Field Museum & Underground Adventure, Shedd Aquarium (VIP Passes), Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, and the Museum of Science & Industry.  I know, I sound like a commercial, but it seriously saved me $40.  So, I was really excited about that.  Sure, Chicago isn't necessarily the place to go if you are looking to lay out on sunny beaches all the time, but if you are interested in Art, Culture, and fine dining, it is a great place!