Six Flags Great America

I am thinking about going to SFGA before I get married (last trip as a free man) and was wondering when the best time before August would be to go. I was looking at maybe May but can someone help me out.

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Skol Vikings
August 28, 2004-The Day I Am No Longer A Free Man

Early may I usally get a TON of ride time in. So your best bet is to go early in the season. I usally go on chilly/cold days to even get more ride time.

make sure that you hit superman early...it's the newest ride still and will propably fill up fast next year too... doesn't hurt to get that early rush in either...

Are school's still in session in May, if so, what would be the best time to go, middle of the month, end of the month? I will take your advice on Superman first, that looks awesome.

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Skol Vikings
August 28, 2004-The Day I Am No Longer A Free Man

Look at the opperating schedule and go one of the first 2 weeks they are open during the week. After that, schools start letting out and it starts picking up in attendance.

Thanks for the tip, I can't wait to go.

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Skol Vikings
August 28, 2004-The Day I Am No Longer A Free Man

If your spouse-to-be won't ride with you, you might want to reconsider the whole wedding thing. Then again, my wife is evidence that spouses can learn to like coasters.

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What other fun things are there to do in Chicago? I know the Cubs and White Sox are there but is there anything else fun to do? We would probably be going on a weekend.

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Skol Vikings
August 28, 2004-The Day I Am No Longer A Free Man

It all depends when you are coming (what time of year). Here are some things that are there year-round (sports in-season)

Sears Tower
95th floor of the John Hancock (elegant restaurant)
96th floor - bar if you dont feel like eating
Bears (NFL), Cubs (MLB-NL), Sox (MLB-AL), Bulls (NBA), Blackhawks (NHL), Fire (MLS), Northwestern (NCAA-Big 10), Rush (Arena Football), NASCAR (Joliet), Western Open (Golf)
ESPNZone
Dave & Busters
Woodfield Mall
Gurnee Mills Mall
Magnificiant Mile Shopping
Navy Pier
16 miles of lakefront
Museums
Shedd Acquarium
Art Institute
Tons of bars & clubs

*** This post was edited by onceler 10/20/2003 6:28:55 PM ***

crazyforcoasters said:
What other fun things are there to do in Chicago? I know the Cubs and White Sox are there but is there anything else fun to do?

No, Nothing at all. ;)

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As Mitch always said, "2-in-1 is a BS term, because 1 is not big enough to hold 2. That's why 2 was created.."
-Tomas

To add to onceler's list:

Medeval Times in Schamburg (not to far from Woodfield Mall)

Brookfield Zoo (World class zoo just outside Chicago in Brookfield, Ill)

Lincoln Park Zoo (located just north of downtown Chicago. This zoo is free admission)

Santa's

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Arena football has arrived in the Windy City. Go "Chicago Rush"

Hey. I havn't been to Santas Village in about 12 years. How is it? Worth a visit? Also, How about Kiddie Land? I use to love it when I was younger. AKA, about 12 years ago. Anyone know?