Lonely Planet Chicago

by Ver Berkmoes, Ryan

• ISBN13: 9781864502107
• ISBN10: 186450210X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(2)
Facts About Chicago	13	(28)
History	13	(14)
Geography	27	(1)
Climate	28	(1)
Ecology & Environment	29	(1)
Flora & Fauna	29	(1)
Government & Politics	30	(3)
Economy	33	(1)
Population & People	34	(1)
Arts	35	(5)
Religion	40	(1)
Language	40	(1)
Chicago Architecture: A Study in Innovation	41	(21)
Facts for the Visitor	62	(31)
When to Go	62	(1)
What to Bring	63	(1)
Orientation	64	(1)
Maps	64	(1)
Tourist Offices	64	(1)
Travel Agencies	65	(1)
Documents	65	(3)
Embassies & Consulates	68	(1)
Customs	68	(1)
Money	69	(3)
Post & Communications	72	(2)
Digital Resources	74	(1)
Books	74	(1)
Films	75	(2)
Newspapers & Magazines	77	(2)
Radio	79	(1)
TV	79	(1)
Video Systems	80	(1)
Photography & Video	80	(1)
Time	80	(1)
Electricity	80	(1)
Weights & Measures	81	(1)
Laundry	81	(1)
Toilets	81	(1)
Health	82	(1)
Women Travelers	83	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travelers	83	(1)
Disabled Travelers	83	(1)
Senior Travelers	84	(1)
Chicago for Children	84	(1)
Libraries	85	(1)
Universities	86	(1)
Cultural Centers	86	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	87	(1)
Emergencies	87	(1)
Legal Matters	87	(1)
Business Hours	88	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	88	(4)
Work	92	(1)
Getting There & Away	93	(10)
Air	93	(6)
Bus	99	(1)
Train	100	(2)
Car & Motorcycle	102	(1)
Hitchhiking	102	(1)
Getting Around	103	(15)
To/From the Airports	103	(2)
Public Transportation	105	(5)
Car & Motorcycle	110	(3)
Taxi	113	(1)
Bicycle	113	(1)
Walking	114	(1)
Organized Tours	114	(4)
Things to See & Do	118	(78)
The Loop	118	(14)
The Art Institute in 90 Minutes	125	(7)
Grant Park	132	(3)
Near North	135	(8)
South Loop	143	(1)
Museum Campus	144	(5)
Near South Side	149	(3)
McCormick Place	152	(1)
Chinatown	153	(1)
Gold Coast	153	(5)
Old Town	158	(1)
Lincoln Park	159	(6)
Lake View & Wrigleyville	165	(1)
Andersonville	166	(1)
Wicker Park & Bucktown	167	(3)
Ukrainian Village	170	(1)
West Side	171	(5)
Pilsen	176	(2)
South Side	178	(2)
Bridgeport	180	(1)
Kenwood	181	(1)
Hyde Park	181	(8)
Farther South	189	(1)
Activities	190	(6)
Places to Stay	196	(17)
Hostels	196	(1)
B&Bs	197	(1)
Hotels	197	(14)
Long Stays	211	(2)
Places to Eat	213	(45)
Food	213	(1)
Drink	214	(1)
Farmers' Markets	214	(1)
Supermarkets	215	(1)
The Loop	216	(3)
Near North	219	(9)
Navy Pier	228	(1)
South Loop	228	(1)
Near South Side	228	(1)
Chinatown	229	(1)
Gold Coast	230	(4)
Old Town	234	(2)
Lincoln Park	236	(4)
Lake View & Wrigleyville	240	(6)
Andersonville	246	(2)
Wicker Park & Bucktown	248	(2)
West Side	250	(3)
Little Italy	253	(1)
Pilsen	253	(1)
South Side	254	(1)
Hyde Park	255	(2)
Elsewhere in Chicago	257	(1)
Entertainment	258	(28)
Theater	258	(3)
Comedy Clubs	261	(1)
Cinemas	262	(3)
Classical Music	265	(1)
Opera	266	(1)
Dance	267	(1)
Live Music	267	(5)
Bars	272	(5)
Dance Clubs	277	(2)
Gay & Lesbian Venues	279	(1)
Spectator Sports	279	(7)
Shopping	286	(19)
What to Buy	286	(6)
Where to Shop	292	(13)
Excursions	305	(17)
North of Chicago	305	(4)
Northwest of Chicago	309	(1)
West of Chicago	310	(4)
Southwest of Chicago	314	(4)
Northwestern Indiana	318	(4)
Thanks	322	(2)
Index	324	(11)
Chicago Map Section	335