Chicago Air Show 2010

jams · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2010, 02:56 PM

Hi,

I was thinking of paying Chicago a visit for the 2010 Air show.

Has anyone gone before?
If is worth it? is it too crowded?
If I want to see other parts of the city should I visit another time?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

cobrakalas427 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jams

Hi,

I was thinking of paying Chicago a visit for the 2010 Air show.

Has anyone gone before?
If is worth it? is it too crowded?
If I want to see other parts of the city should I visit another time?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The Chicago AirShow is awesome!!! It is well worth the price of admission...FREE!!!

It is very crowded (1.5 -2 million during the weekend shows) but you can locate yourself anywhere from Oak Street beach (south end of show - awesome turnarounds) to North Avenue beach (show central) to probably Belmont Avenue/Irving Park Road (north end of show).

The main show is on Saturday and Sunday but they practice on the Friday before. You could go to Navy Pier on Friday during the practice day (when just about everyone else is working) and have a great time. Navy Pier has a ferris wheel, sailboats, cruise ships, restaurants, etc...

If you haven't been to the Chicago lakefront before, it is absolutely amazing, especially during the summertime! The Shedd aquariaum, Adler Planaterium and the Museum of National History are incredible...You will have an awesome time...The AirShow will further enhance your visit!!!

jams · #3 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 03:31 PM

cobrakalas427

Thanks that's some very good information. It sounds like a blast.

cobrakalas427 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-24-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jams

cobrakalas427

Thanks that's some very good information. It sounds like a blast.

You are very welcome...Let me know if you decide to come in.

Renlady · #5 (**permalink**) 06-09-2010, 11:54 AM

There's always something going on in Chicago, so postponing a visit doesn't buy you much. I do agree about trying to come in on Friday. I have a good view along the practice route from my office window, so I can skip the crowd. If you are going to be in that weekend, take the El and walk, you'll be sitting in traffic otherwise.