shedd aquarium: The girlfriend and I will be in Chicago for a week in July. We know we will go to the John Hancock Observatory, The Shedd Aquarium, The Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, and of course Millenium Park along with Michigan Avenue. So my question is, we also would like to know the must eat places in Chicago and side tours to take while we commute on the CTA subways and bus lines? Plus we are big architecture geeks and are wondering which company offers the best boat tours. We are not too interested in the information, mainly the tour with the best view and seating to see the city? Hopefully someone can can give us some first hand experience!|||You need to try Avec's. I went there when I visited my cousins. THE FOOD IS GREAT!|||I would have some pizza at Pizza Due.|||When I was recently in Chicago, we took the Shoreline Sightseeing Architectural River Cruise. It was really nice, and you got to see some really good views of the city and its buildings going down the Chicago River. I would highly recommend it if you're into Architectural things. Hope that helps! :)|||For other specific events during your stay check out the following site: http://chicago.eventguide.com/months/09j鈥?/a> I have been on 3 architectual boat tours on class field trips. None were a disappointment. Select the one that fits your wants below: http://www.architecture.org/tour_view.as鈥?/a> http://www.chicagoline.com/architectural鈥?/a> http://www.wendellaboats.com/chicago.htm http://www.chicagotours.us/tours/tourDet鈥?/a> http://www.chicagotours.us/tours/tourDet鈥?/a> This is a speed boat tour: http://www.seadogcruises.com/chicago/Chi鈥?/a> There also are other options for touring Chicago's architecture: http://www.chicagoredcaptours.com/Home.h鈥?/a> http://www.chicagosegway.com/ Using public transportation is a plus. No parking to search for and no outrageous parking lot fees to shell out. Take a cab ride, or you can ask your hotel concierge or use the following site to get you to where you are going. Opt out for the goroo.com option. Insert hotel address for your START and pull dow or type in attraction from the END section: http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/