The Rough Guide to Chicago
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to Chicago

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  1. 312 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to Chicago

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About this book

The Rough Guide to Chicago is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Chicago has to offer. Discover the pulsating metropolis of Chicago from the Gospel brunch at the House of Blues, a heavenly but fattening experience, to the Oak Street Beach, the glorious summertime playground in a somewhat unexpected location. Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Chicago, this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Chicago, Chicago's best bars and recommended restaurants, and tips on the best shopping and festivals in Chicago for all budgets. Featuring detailed coverage on a full range of attractions; from the Maxwell Street Market and Steppenwolf Theatre, to boat trips on the Chicago River and the Ravinia Festival, you'll find expert tips on exploring Chicago's amazing attractions with an authoritative background on Chicago's rich culture and history. Explore all corners of Chicago with the clearest maps of any guide.

Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Chicago.

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Information

Publisher
Rough Guides
Print ISBN
9781848360709
eBook ISBN
9781848362093
Edition
3
Subtopic
Travel

Table of contents

  1. Colour section 1
  2. Contents 3
  3. Introduction 4
  4. What to see 7
  5. When to go 11
  6. Things not to miss 12
  7. Basics 17
  8. Getting there 19
  9. Arrival 24
  10. Getting around 26
  11. The media 30
  12. Travel essentials 31
  13. The City 39
  14. 1 The Loop 41
  15. 2 South Loop and Near South 64
  16. 3 The Near North Side 76
  17. Architecture colour section following 80
  18. 4 Old Town and Lincoln Park 89
  19. 5 Lakeview, Wrigleyville and Andersonville 98
  20. 6 Bucktown, Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village 106
  21. 7 The West Side 114
  22. 8 The South Side and Hyde Park 121
  23. 9 Rogers Park and the North Shore 133
  24. 10 Oak Park 140
  25. Listings 147
  26. 11 Accommodation 149
  27. 12 Eating 162
  28. Food colour section following 176
  29. 13 Drinking 187
  30. 14 Nightlife and entertainment 196
  31. 15 Performing arts and film 204
  32. 16 Galleries 214
  33. 17 Gay and lesbian Chicago 218
  34. 18 Shopping 225
  35. 19 Sports and outdoor activities 234
  36. 20 Kids’ Chicago 241
  37. 21 Festivals 244
  38. Contexts 251
  39. History 253
  40. Chicago blues 267
  41. Books 278
  42. Small print & Index 285
  43. Colour maps following 296