Illinois Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 54) CHICAGO SPORTS Chicago Bears (Football) Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. 847/615-BEAR, Ticketmaster 312/559-1212, www.chicagobears.com $ Soldier Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. Visit the newly renovated, ultra-modern Soldier Field to take in a Bears game during football season. 312/235-7000, www.soldierfield.net $ Anita Dee Yacht Charters Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Hop aboard the Anita Dee for one-hour sightseeing tours along Chicago’s magnificent skyline Apr.–Oct. Private group charters also available. 773/281-1300, www.anitadee.com $ United Center 1901 W. Madison St. This arena is home to the world-famous Chicago Bulls basketball team. You can also see the Blackhawks hockey team here. 312/455-4500, www.unitedcenter.com $ Chicago Blackhawks (Hockey) United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 312/445-4500, Ticketmaster 312/559-1212, www.blackhawks.nhl.com $ GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS Since opening in 1949, Garrett Popcorn has provided a favorite local comfort food. Go to any of their five stores in Chicago and choose from plain, buttery, carmel and cheese flavors, then add cashews, macadamia nuts or pecans. Oprah Winfrey has twice included The Mix—a sweet and salty combination of Garrett’s CarmelCrisp and CheeseCorn—in her “Favorite Things.” Expect long lines. Chicago Bulls (Basketball) United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 800/4NBA-TIX, 312/455-4000, www.nba.com/bulls $ U.S. Cellular Field 333 W. 35th St. The Chicago White Sox hit a home run with MLB fans every season at U.S. Cellular Field. . 312/674-1000, www.whitesox.com $ Chicago Cubs (Baseball) Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. Tickets 800/THE-CUBS, 773/404-CUBS, www.cubs.com $ Wrigley Field 1060 W. Addison St. Home to the beloved Chicago Cubs, this historic ballpark is the second oldest in the nation. 773/404-CUBS, www.cubs.com $ Chicago Fire (Soccer) Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview 888/MLS-FIRE, www.chicago-fire.com $ CHICAGO TOURS Accenting Chicago Events & Tours 333 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 425 Providing clients with customized special events, tours, ground transportation, certified guides and bilingual services for more than 10 years. 312/819-5363, www.accentingchicago.com $ Chicago Sky (Basketball) UIC Pavilion, 1150 W. Harrison 877/329-WNBA, www.wnba.com/sky $ Chicago White Sox (Baseball) U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. 312/831-1SOX, www.whitesox.mlb.com $ Chicago Wolves (Hockey) Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont 800/THE WOLVES, www.chicagowolves.com $ American Sightseeing Tours Chicago Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. Choose from various tours, from two to eight hours long, of the city’s cultural and architectural sights. 312/251-3100, www.grayline.com $ Chicago Park District (sports and recreation in the city’s parks) 312/742-PLAY, www.chicagoparkdistrict.com $ The best way to see Chicago is through our windows. Located on Michigan Avenue, the Essex Inn makes it easy to experience Chicago with unique museum, shopping and entertainment packages. For instance, take a Chicago Field Trip and see Sue—the largest, most complete and best-preserved T-Rex fossil yet discovered. New packages that revolve around special events are constantly being added, so make sure to call 800-621-6909 or visit www.EssexInn.com. Navy Pier®, Chicago’s Lake front playground, showcases 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Illinois’s premier attraction offers something for everyone year-round! For more information on what’s happening at Navy Pier, visit navypier.com or call 800.595.PIER. 800 S. Michigan Ave. *Packages subject to availability, applicable taxes and require advance reservations. ©2008 Essex Inn 2008 54 ILLINOIS. MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. enjoyillinois.com http://www.soldierfield.net http://www.anitadee.com http://www.chicagobears.com http://blackhawks.nhl.com http://www.unitedcenter.com http://www.nba.com/bulls http://www.whitesox.com http://www.cubs.com http://www.cubs.com http://www.chicago-fire.com http://www.wnba.com/sky http://www.whitesox.mlb.com http://www.accentingchicago.com http://www.chicagowolves.com http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com http://www.grayline.com http://www.EssexInn.com http://navypier.com http://enjoyillinois.com
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