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#1 tzimaki

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Posted 10 June 2007 - 11:45 PM

Im curious as to know what everyone's favorite drives in Chicago are. In other words, where is everyone's favorite spot just to put the seat back and enjoy the scenary while travelling on the roads? Mine is heading south on Lake Shore towards the Loop. I always love hitting THE DRAKE in its infamous font. I also love this route at sunrise, as there is nothing like seeing the sun emerge from the water and hitting the apartments on North Lake Shore.

Unfortunately, the gas prices these days make it hard to enjoy driving but I figure we get out once and a while and just enjoy it.

#2 Slvgx

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 12:32 AM

You already nailed my favorite. Heading south on Lakeshore to the Loop.

Another favorite of mine is taking Lower Wacker from 290 to Lake Shore. It's so grimy down there, but I love the drive.

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 01:59 AM

1) 88E to 294S to 55N to Bridgeview....
2) anywhere up in NE IL close to SE WI... the hills and winding roads are pretty cool...

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 02:27 PM

2) anywhere up in NE IL close to SE WI... the hills and winding roads are pretty cool...


Couldn't agree more sir!

A personal favorite of mine is Route 47 just north of Harvard, IL (home of Milk Day and AM 1600 - Tri-County Radio). That stretch of road may rival is destination (Lake Geneva itself) in terms of scenery.

Also, fun fact about Harvard, IL; it was the birthplace of our 38th President(Gerald Ford)'s mother.

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 04:36 PM

Lower Wacker Drive after watching "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer". Um...wait a minute,..er...

1980's: Puting through Maxwell Street Market on Sunday on the scoot.

1990's: Blasting LSD and connecting roads to the Ba'Hai Temple at 4:00 a..m. with six or seven other guys on scoots.

These days: Rolling up the Dan Ryan to the Kennedy, getting off at Milwuakee ave. with a quick left on to Ashland ave. pulling up to La Pasadita for a steak 'log' burrito.

IT's been two full years since I've walked, riden or driven those streets. It's far and away the longest I've ever gone without being in Chicago and tough. The good news is I'll be back for a visit in a matter of weeks and will be staying just three hours away by the end of the summer.

This is a thread that's as tough as what's your favorite song. Shit, today? Next week it'll be something different.

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 04:41 PM

As you round the corner from 55N onto Lake Shore Drive as you pass McCormick Place and Soldier Field....the lake is on your right, skyscrapers on your left with Buckingham Fountain in there. It's an absolutely beautiful sight! Especially when the sun is setting and the light is poking through the buildings. :)

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 05:01 PM

lawrence ave towards the lake right off of 90. especially saturday afternoon.

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 05:21 PM

Through the Toys R Us at the Dixie Square Mall.
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 05:28 PM

Through the Toys R Us at the Dixie Square Mall.


That place has got everything.

For me, North off of 290 on to Independence/Hamlin. Cut through Garfield Park on Washington on to Central Park North past the Conservatory and East on Franklin Blvd. Cutting off of Franklin North on Sacramento/Humbolt through Humbolt Park. Take Humbolt Dr. north to Palmer Square and cut West on that to Kedzie which you take North to Logan. Skip through the round about and back East on Logan.

It's got to be the longest stretch on the North Side that's got trees virtually every step of the way.

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Posted 11 June 2007 - 10:45 PM

Both ways on Lake Shore from 57th Street to Irving Park. Then all around Irving Park Rd. Also, approaching the Loop from the Dan Ryan. It always brings back good memories of this past winter.

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Posted 12 June 2007 - 01:34 AM

Hop on a CTA train, that's my answer! But seriously, take the orange line sometime solely to look out the window at the graffiti once you leave the loop. I also like going down garfield but that's just me.
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Posted 12 June 2007 - 07:26 AM

Couldn't agree more sir!

A personal favorite of mine is Route 47 just north of Harvard, IL (home of Milk Day and AM 1600 - Tri-County Radio). That stretch of road may rival is destination (Lake Geneva itself) in terms of scenery.

Also, fun fact about Harvard, IL; it was the birthplace of our 38th President(Gerald Ford)'s mother.

Oh, good call.... 47 is a good road when it isn;t being used like a tollway.... I always stop at the McDonald's in Elburn before heading north....

Even the busiest highways/tollways are cool driving when it's *really* late at night and there is little or no traffic... from urban jungle to hillbilly heaven.

Side note: the worst case of road rage I ever saw was near the IL border of SE WI... and it was betwen a utility truck and a passenger car..... both with Illinois plates.... they had the traffic down to 20mph (no kidding) and totally ruined my day!

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Posted 12 June 2007 - 02:40 PM

As you round the corner from 55N onto Lake Shore Drive as you pass McCormick Place and Soldier Field....the lake is on your right, skyscrapers on your left with Buckingham Fountain in there. It's an absolutely beautiful sight! Especially when the sun is setting and the light is poking through the buildings. :)

Word. I'll take that way to get to the Globe instead of the Ryan/Kennedy just for that view.

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Posted 13 June 2007 - 01:16 AM

Longwood Ave. in Beverly from 93rd to 115th. Nice freaking houses, mang.




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