My wife and her best friend are going to take a trip to Chicago. Wondering what part of Chicago would be safest to stay yet offer many places to visit and explore? It’s not a fishing trip (haha) but a girls trip so suggestions of places to visit and stay for a few days for a couple of 50yr old women would be great.
Thanks!
For years, my wife & daughter have burned-up the hotel reward points I earn by spending a girls-weekend near Michigan avenue/Navy Pier, but this year they are headed to Nashville,,,,,
As much as they enjoy the shopping and restaurants, they just aren’t willing to take the risk.
This is where they would normally stay. https://www.icchicagohotel.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&trackingSource=GoogleBusiness
HRG
Oh this should be fun. I’ve stayed Downtown and Wrigleyville areas in the last few years. Downtown has more of the touristy things nearby, like the Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, Riverwalk, Soldier Field and museums. Wrigleyville is a much better area for food and restaurants overall imo, along with Wrigley of course. Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish is awesome, and they have locations all over the city, but I believe the original is downtown and that’s where we ate. And just make sure they avoid the Southside.
I second Michigan avenue. Lots of bars, restaurants, stores, but also fairly expensive. You get a block or two off Michigan and it can change quickly
There are so many other places to go I cant imagine picking that city to visit. I would never allow my wife to go there on a girls trip.
There are so many other places to go I cant imagine picking that city to visit. I would never allow my wife to go there on a girls trip.
OMG-let it go. Can’t someone ask a question on here anymore without some dim-witted response?
We stayed at the Sheraton in Streeterville. had a great time! And make sure they do a skyline tour (river boat cruise).
I would never allow my wife to go there on a girls trip.
I would be eating the rest of my meals thru a straw if I “told” my wife she couldn’t go,,,
HRG
Thanks for the feedback! My wife lives here, her friend in North Carolina. So they decided to go about half way and visit the Chicago area. Avoiding the southside is also what they’ve heard.
I’ll pass the info along and if there’s more helpful suggestions please feel free to chime in.
I am from Chicago. The number of shootings going on all the time now is frightening. However most are occurring on west or south sides. Carjackings are occurring everywhere. Obviously you need to be careful and keep aware of what is going around you.
Chicago will be fine. Stick to the tourist areas, politicians will always protect the money.
If they have any doubts about their safety they can come to Mpls. Here in Minnesota we work on the honor system. Criminals are required to post their intentions 24 hours in advance of the crime. Gives you a heads up on the areas to avoid. 
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>suzuki wrote:</div>
There are so many other places to go I cant imagine picking that city to visit. I would never allow my wife to go there on a girls trip.OMG-let it go. Can’t someone ask a question on here anymore without some dim-witted response?
We stayed at the Sheraton in Streeterville. had a great time! And make sure they do a skyline tour (river boat cruise).
so what…. Opinions you don’t agree with aren’t allowed. 
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<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>suzuki wrote:</div>
There are so many other places to go I cant imagine picking that city to visit. I would never allow my wife to go there on a girls trip.OMG-let it go. Can’t someone ask a question on here anymore without some dim-witted response?
We stayed at the Sheraton in Streeterville. had a great time! And make sure they do a skyline tour (river boat cruise).
Whatever. Make me a bicycle, clown.
Wife and daughter canceled their trip to Chicago because all the shootings taking place. Can’t say I blame them. I don’t have a map where it’s all going down so best not to go.
If we all live in fear what’s the point of going anywhere then? Have them go and enjoy themselves just make sure they are not on the streets during dark hours.
Whatever. Make me a bicycle, clown.
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Now that’s funny!
If we all live in fear what’s the point of going anywhere then? Have them go and enjoy themselves just make sure they are not on the streets during dark hours.
You think avoiding one of the most dangerous cities in the US is living in fear??? 
Not trying to start an argument at the end of the day it’s up to the ops wife and friend if they want to go. Nothing a bunch of internet posters are going to do to persuade them one way or the other.
There are so many other places to go I cant imagine picking that city to visit. I would never allow my wife to go there on a girls trip.
x2 on the drinking through a straw response if I controlled what my wife did as well.
Hell, some of her friends’ husbands would be in the same boat if she even overhead comments about what they were not “allowed” to do.
Back to the main topic…the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, etc area is probably safer than almost anywhere. There are so many cameras, police, security, etc. I would not hesitate to travel to that area tomorrow. There are neighborhoods in Red Wing, Rochester, St. Cloud, that are more dangerous. Steer clear of the L train and the south side and you’ll be fine.
x2 on the drinking through a straw response if I controlled what my wife did as well.
Hell, some of her friends’ husbands would be in the same boat if she even overhead comments about what they were not “allowed” to do.
Sometimes spouses “put their foot down” for very strong convictions. It goes both ways (hunsband/wife) It’s normal in a healthy marriage once in a great while and if both people respect each other.
My advice: don’t go. LOL. My only brother lives in Lincoln Park and the only time I have visited him is because I was the best man in his wedding. I can’t honestly think of a worse place within reasonable driving distance to visit. Its just endless people and cars there and everything costs and arm and a leg.
Crack is going cheap so I’ve heard.
^ That was one of those times when I asked myself if I really wanted to post that AFTER I posted it.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Jensen wrote:</div>
If we all live in fear what’s the point of going anywhere then? Have them go and enjoy themselves just make sure they are not on the streets during dark hours.You think avoiding one of the most dangerous cities in the US is living in fear???
Yes
I’d be just as concerned about an enraged woman causing her husband to “drink through a straw” simply because he told her what to do, out of concern for her safety. Control and abuse work both ways, and I hope comments like that are made in jest.
I never understood relationships where one thinks they can tell the other what to do or is afraid to speak their mind out of fear the other will get that upset. Relationships to me and my wife are a 50/50 things and neither one of us asks the other for permission to do things or get things. We discuss things like adults and each has their own opinion and we come to an agreement. If you think happy wife happy life is the way to live you should strongly reconsider why you are with that person.
I’d be just as concerned about an enraged woman causing her husband to “drink through a straw” simply because he told her what to do, out of concern for her safety. Control and abuse work both ways, and I hope comments like that are made in jest.
Sharon,
My comment regarding “eat thru a straw” was meant as a counterpoint to Suzukis’ choice of the word “allow”. As he mentioned in a later post, a good marriage is based on RESPECT, and the willingness to discuss and listen to one another.
My wife, who I consider to be a strong, independent woman, will certainly listen to my suggestions, then tell me to get the ‘eff out of her way. As a loving spouse, all we can do is provide support, and be ready to pick up the pieces afterwards.
HRG
Gotcha. Yes, marriage is tough when there’s no respect, communication, or comprehension.
You think avoiding one of the most dangerous cities in the US is living in fear??? 
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You’d be wrong. Take it from a former Chicago area resident who’s been robbed at knifepoint twice, once with the knife to my throat. I was shot at during a drive by when I was 11 years old. I’m 47 now, so we’re talking the mid 80’s. Here’s a clue, it hasn’t gotten better since. I’m not afraid of anything but I don’t go into cities if I don’t have to and I grew eyes in the back of my head in my youth. It isn’t fear that keeps me out. It’s common sense.
I never understood relationships where one thinks they can tell the other what to do or is afraid to speak their mind out of fear the other will get that upset. Relationships to me and my wife are a 50/50 things and neither one of us asks the other for permission to do things or get things. We discuss things like adults and each has their own opinion and we come to an agreement. If you think happy wife happy life is the way to live you should strongly reconsider why you are with that person.
Stanley 
One of the best passages I’ve ever read on the internet.
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