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