Any good spots in the Chicago area or south suburbs?

[xxMarathonxx]

Me being from the city I haven't gone too many places, mostly because the good places are in extremely bad neighborhoods. SO I was wondering if there's any real good spots in the DT areaaround Reggies Rock Room or just in the south suburbs.

Or at least direct me to a site where people can tell me about this stuff. Thanks FP.

[Missing User]

Rockford is full of abandoned buildings to explore, I recommend the amerock building. 13 stories with a really nice view from the roof. The garage door with the fences around it is open just pull it up. Watch for hobos and birds, they will get you.

[xxMarathonxx]

Birds are known to attack around there?

[Missing User]

[QUOTE=xxMarathonxx;40196649]Birds are known to attack around there?[/QUOTE]

no its this building the top 4 floors have become over run by birds. I don't know if they intentionally attack you in there, but it sure seems that way. It is definitely worth checking out tho. It's warming up again I might go thru with a camera at some point.

edit:
actually now that I think about it that building was just sold by the city to be turned into apartments. It might not be a good idea to go there, but believe me Rockford is not short on abandoned buildings. There is some very cool things to see indeed!

[xxMarathonxx]

Huh I might check it out if I can.

[User Name]

I would recommond dixie square mall in Harvey, or whatever is left of it. I think it is being torn down in stages. Also would recommond going to Pullman, just outside of Roseland. Currently parts abandoned, but may be converted to a national park and be preserved. Looking to venture a little south-east? Check out downtown Gary, there are plenty of abandoned houses and a couple high-rise flats. Do not miss the abandoned southshore railway station in Gary! Got to be careful around there because it is a bad area and stick to the daytime. Same goes for Harvey and Pullman.

[xxMarathonxx]

[QUOTE=User Name;40574253]I would recommond dixie square mall in Harvey, or whatever is left of it. I think it is being torn down in stages. Also would recommond going to Pullman, just outside of Roseland. Currently parts abandoned, but may be converted to a national park and be preserved. Looking to venture a little south-east? Check out downtown Gary, there are plenty of abandoned houses and a couple high-rise flats. Do not miss the abandoned southshore railway station in Gary! Got to be careful around there because it is a bad area and stick to the daytime. Same goes for Harvey and Pullman.[/QUOTE]

Gary is no bueno for me cowboy.

I would never be caught dead walking in there, even in the daytime!