Archive for January, 2007
Equinox, 900 N Michigan
16 January 2007Part 3 of Health Club Review Series
Equinox Fitness Club at The 900 Shops is quite a contrast from the Fitness Center at Daley Bicentennial Plaza. It’s bright, clean, chock full of equipment, and generally what you expect a fitness center to be, especially one in the Gold Coast.
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel to Stop Turning - Temporarily
15 January 2007After 11 years of uninterrupted use, the ferris wheel on Navy Pier will shut down at the end of January for maintenance and resume operations mid-March. The bars between the wheel spokes, called “spreader bars” are being replaced.
The timing means that the wheel will be out of service on Ferris Wheel Day, (also known as […]
Free Week at Shedd & Adler, Discount Days at Field
15 January 2007Now through Friday, January 19, general admission to the Shedd Aquarium is free. The Oceanarium and “Wild Reef” exhibits cost an additional $10 - $15. While both of those exhibits are unique, fun, and interesting, you don’t have to feel like you’re missing out. The rest of the aquarium is definitely worth the price of […]
Fitness Center at Daley Bicentennial Plaza
11 January 2007Part 2 of Health Club Review Series
Talk about your no-frills workout spot.
Located just east of Millennium Park and across the street from high-rise condos, the fitness center seems out of place. As I approached from Randolph Street and headed down the ramp towards the ice skating rink the facilities felt almost like a hobbit’s lair […]
Playoff Game Parking
11 January 2007This shouldn’t come as a surprise: if you’re driving to the Bears Playoff Game this Sunday, parking fees are going to be much higher. The Burnham Harbor lot is $60, and if you won the parking lottery you’ll pay $50 on the Waldron Deck.
There’s more information on parking and public transportation here, just ignore the fees quoted.
Tailgaters […]
