DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chicago

by Ewart, Jane; Johnson, Lorraine

• ISBN13: 9780789470805
• ISBN10: 0789470802
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-28
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! America's 3rd largest city is known for its non-stop energy, outstanding architecture, ethnic neighborhoods and cultural life. DK's Eyewitness Travel Guides: Chicago set the standard for the balance of sightseeing, historical and practical information. Whether going to see the Cubs at Wrigley Field, looking for a Chagall at the Art Institute, or heading to the top of the John Hancock Building, there is no better guide to show you what the "Windy City" has to offer. Includes a spectacular bird's-eye view of the Magnificent Mile, floor plans of the major museums, with excellent coverage of the city's nightlife, shops and markets.

Table of Contents

How to Use this Guide	6	(4)
Introducing Chicago
Putting Chicago on the Map	10	(2)
The History of Chicago	12	(6)
Chicago at a Glance	18	(12)
Chicago Through the Year	30	(6)
Chicago Area by Area
Downtown Core	36	(22)
North Side	58	(20)
South Loop and Near South Side	78	(20)
South Side	98	(12)
Farther Afield	110	(10)
Beyond Chicago	120	(12)
Travelers' Needs
Where to Stay	132	(10)
Restaurants and Cafes	142	(12)
Shops and Markets	154	(6)
Entertainment in Chicago	160	(8)
Survival Guide
Practical Information	168	(8)
Travel Information	176	(8)
Chicago Street Finder	184	(14)
General Index	198	(9)
Acknowledgments	207