The Rough Guide to Chicago 2

by Anderson, J. P.; Lascom, Caroline; Lascom, Caroline

• ISBN13: 9781843536154
• ISBN10: 1843536153
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Whether you want to shop on Michigan Avenue, listen to blues on Lincoln Park or simply ride the El around The Loop, The Rough Guide to Chicago will help you all the way. The 16-page, full-colour section introduces all of the city's highlights, from the spectacular city skyline to boat tours along the Chicago River, with two new, 4-page, full-colour inserts: ‘Chicago Food' and ‘Chicago Architecture'. The guide includes a new ‘author pick' section of the city's top hotels and restaurants to suit every taste and budget plus, lively reviews of hundreds of shops, clubs and live-music venues. There are new chapters on Rogers Park, the Art Institute of Chicago and a re-worked list of art galleries. With maps and plans for the entire city this guidebook promises to help you to get the most from your trip.

Table of Contents

Color section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 4
What to see	p. 7
When to go	p. 11
Things not to miss	p. 12
Basics	p. 17
Getting there	p. 19
Visas and red tape	p. 26
Insurance	p. 27
Information, websites, and maps	p. 28
Arrival	p. 30
Costs, money, and banks	p. 31
Phones, mail, and email	p. 33
City transportation	p. 36
City tours	p. 38
Opening hours and public holidays	p. 40
The media	p. 40
Crime and personal safety	p. 42
Travelers with disabilities	p. 43
The City	p. 44
The Loop	p. 47
The Art Institute of Chicago	p. 66
Near North	p. 74
The Gold Coast and Old Town	p. 86
South Loop and Near South	p. 94
Bucktown, Wicker Park, and The Ukrainian Village	p. 107
Lincoln Park	p. 115
Lakeview and Andersonville	p. 122
The West Side	p. 130
The South Side and Hyde Park	p. 137
Oak Park	p. 149
Rogers Park and the North Shore	p. 157
Listings	p. 164
Accommodation	p. 167
Eating	p. 180
Drinking	p. 204
Live music and clubs	p. 217
Performing arts and film	p. 225
Galleries	p. 235
Gay and lesbian Chicago	p. 239
Sports and activities	p. 246
Festivals and events	p. 254
Shopping	p. 260
Directory	p. 270
Contexts	p. 272
History of Chicago	p. 275
Chicago blues	p. 289
Books	p. 299
Small print & Index	p. 309
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