Last weekend, Keith and I ventured out on a day trip downtown with Alex. We had such a blast!!! We took the metra first thing in the morning and just hung out all day. We were a little worried about how Alex would do on the train, but he was great! Metra has a great deal---$5 unlimited rides weekend pass. Very nice. Alex was fascinated by all the people and specifically kids on the train. Our first stop was Mr. Beef on Orleans Street, northwest of the loop. It's a great little italian beef place, a little bit off the beaten path with great atmosphere and most importantly, great food. The rest of the day was spent shopping and walking around. Mentionables include The American Girl Store, Ghirardelli, Bloomingdales' Home Store, After-Words and The Jazz Mart on Grand. We all had a grand time and I recommend it to anyone with young kids looking for a daytrip to the city.
Last weekend, Keith and I ventured out on a day trip downtown with Alex. We had such a blast!!! We took the metra first thing in the morning and just hung out all day. We were a little worried about how Alex would do on the train, but he was great! Metra has a great deal---$5 unlimited rides weekend pass. Very nice. Alex was fascinated by all the people and specifically kids on the train. Our first stop was Mr. Beef on Orleans Street, northwest of the loop. It's a great little italian beef place, a little bit off the beaten path with great atmosphere and most importantly, great food. The rest of the day was spent shopping and walking around. Mentionables include The American Girl Store, Ghirardelli, Bloomingdales' Home Store, After-Words and The Jazz Mart on Grand. We all had a grand time and I recommend it to anyone with young kids looking for a daytrip to the city.
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