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Originally Posted by Snapolit1
Unfortunately that might be the reality of it. But I don't like it. Chicago multiple years in a row is boring.
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Chicago, as a place, is a great city and metropolis. Absolutely no bad feeling towards Chicagoland, but the specific area surrounding the convention center is an absolute snooze fest. Before there was an app for everything, I recall spending 45 minutes just driving around aimlessly looking for a decent Mom & Pop diner one morning. There was nothing around for miles. Just nothing. Residential. I think all I found was a Hardees, which is clearly the culinary opposite of the end goal of my quest. Absolutely nothing to do, either, unless you still have energy left over to drive a fair distance in who knows what kind of traffic. I have heard that this has been improved within the hotel/convention center complex, but hanging out around there would not be my idea of a good time. The only thing I want to do when in that area is leave as soon as possible.
I remember working a show in Schaumburg years ago. It's too bad that the venue is too small for a National, as it was much cheerier and in better repair. There was more to do in that area, too. Better food and enjoyable bars.