Travel Tips/Contacts in Chicago?

[David Paul Appell]

Hi, all!  I'm heading to Chicago in the coming days to do some writeups for Tripatini.  Any travel/tourism tips/contacts most appreciated!

[Ed Wetschler]

David, Wagstaff Worldwide handles public relations for a number of first-rate hotels and restaurants in Chicago. 

[David Paul Appell]

Ah, that's right, thanks for the reminder, Ed; I'll contact Kristin Unger at Wagstaff, especially re the new Radisson Blu.

[Northeast News]

David the media rep for the city's tourism deparmtent is Emily Long at [e-mail] or 312-742-0821. She can be very helpful, but first she asks media to fill out this form:  http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/special_pages/tourism_media_c....

[Margaret and John]

Hey David!

I'm Margaret Hicks, tour guide and lover of all things Chicago. I'd love to help you out! Check me out at www.chicagoelevated.com.

[David Paul Appell]

Great, Margaret, thanks so much!  One of my Tripatini partners and I will be arriving in town this coming Thursday around lunchtime. Your web site looks great - let me give it a closer look, see what ideas it sparks, and I'll email you by the end of the weekend. Looking forward to meeting you and John!  best, Dave Appell

[Margaret and John]

That's so fun! We just joined Tripatini like...2 days ago. This is really fun! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help or any questions I can answer. Even if you don't come on a tour I'm more than happy to fill you in or point you in directions.

Thanks!

[David Paul Appell]

Bedankt, Maarten, I will look into it!

[Bescover]

There is so much to do in Chicago! I suggest checking out the Art Institute because they always have some amazing exhibits and the building is pretty cool. Millennium park is also a neat place to check, I also recommend going to a Cubs baseball game. Wrigley field is part of baseball history and Chicago has some of the best sports fans.  Here is a good site for tours and planning http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/?gclid=CNXCxt-IlbECFQtThwodmnLIdA. If you are looking for lodging you should check out http://bescover.com/inn-listing-5?field_physical_city_value=Chicago.... They a have the best bed and breakfasts nationwide, and it is another way to meets some locals.