I am back to the States in eleven days time and have been making my plans what I want to see and do. I will be visiting St Louis for the first time then spending a week in my favorite US city Chicago :-
St Louis - Priority here is that if England are still in the world cup the last 8 match will happen while I am in this City on either Friday 30th June or Saturday 1st July. I have found a Pub that is showing the World Cup "The Dubliner" at 1025 Washington Ave so thats where I will watch.
Looking up information on the same Pub I see it has live Music so it may be worth a visit anyway.
The Dubliner
If there are any readers of my blog in St Louis they are welcome to join me for the England match.
I will be staying at the Millenium Hotel from Sunday 25th June leaving on Sunday 2nd July.
Millenium Hotel
Among Attractions that may be worth a visit are :-
City Museum
St Louis Zoo
Union Station
Gateway Arch
Plus many others.
I've had advice on the nightlife and two places not to miss are Broadway Oyster Bar which apparently has a real New Orleans type atmosphere. Looking down the menu I will have to try the Alligator as I've never had it (don't get many in England).
The other place is at Lacledes Landing as is called The Big Bang this is a dueling Piano bar and is very popular. I am sure I will find many other good fun places and hopfully meet some great people.
Chicago - Obviously I as this is my fifth visit to Chicago I am starting to know my way around a bit. I will be in the City from 2nd July checking out on the 10th I will be staying at The Palmer House Hilton . I have seen most of the tourist attractions so intend having a relaxing time. I'll do quite a bit of walking in the parks and an considering hiring a bike one day.
Ok while I'm there quite a bit is happening like the world Cup semi-finals Tuesday & Wednesday 4th & 5th July (2pm Chicago time). The final is also on while I am in the city on Sunday 9th (1pm kick off). I hope England are still in the competition for these matches but I will watch them anyway at Fado Irish Pub which is at the junction of Clark and Grand.
Again if any of my blog readers wish to join me for these matches they are always welcome.
Two Chicago nightspots I have yet to visit are Kingston Mines which is a well known blues club and The Green Mill a Jazz club in North Chicago with quite an history.
Other nightspots that I have enjoyed in the past are Blue Chicago (both venues) and Andy's Jazz Club
While I'm in town the Taste of Chicago festival is on in Grant Park so I will pay a few visits during the week. It was on during my first visit to the city and good fun.
And I nearly forgot that holiday the Americans have (Independance day), I don't know what it is about or Independance from who, but I think I will wear my Union Jack Tee Shirt that day.
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I wish you could be in Boston on Independence Day! They have the prettiest fireworks display and bring the boats out in the "Ha-bah". It's really gorgeous.
You are quite the world traveler! Heck, I think you have seen more of the US than I have and I live here! Enjoy your trip!
Okay, how about this: I commit to playing an open mic night during the week you're here (July 2-10), probably on the Wednesday or Thursday, but possibly Monday. That'll guarantee you the chance to see me perform a few songs and it'll get me off my easily discouraged butt and practicing again. And if you get too busy and don't catch the performance, I'll still get the practice. Eh?
Rachel,
One day I will visit Boston but I'm sure it will be good in Chicago also.
Jenny,
Traveling is what I want to do and your country as some great cities.
BF,
I sure will.
Regina,
I wouldn't miss it for nothing, get practicing girl.
I think you're seeing more of the U.S. than many Americans see. I enjoyed your comment about Independance Day. If you're ever in Northern California, I'd enjoy taking you to some of our local wineries.
Arlene,
One of my ambitions is to meet each of my blogging friends (I'll try) so maybe one day I will visit northern california.
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