Chicago city guide
Wander the marble corridors of the Art Institute of Chicago, sample a range of global eats in buzzy restaurants, or hear the blues at Rosa’s Lounge; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Karla Zimmerman describes why she loves Chicago. "I've lived in Chicago for almost 30 years, and the skyline still kills me. Every time I take the train toward downtown it's like the buildings suddenly pop up and expand storybook-style. I never get bored here; there's something groovy happening nightly. Like tonight: should I listen to an Afrobeat ensemble playing at SummerDance, see free improv at the neighborhood dive bar, or watch a musical about the bubonic plague at a strorefront theater. Mostly I love how total strangers watching a Cubs or Hawks game in a bar become high-fiving pals by evening's end."
Chicago Top 10
1. Art Institute of Chicago
2. Global Eats
3. Millennium Park
4. Architecture Cruises
5. Blues & Rock
6. Public Art
7. Sky-High Views
8. Comedy Theater
9. Wrigley Field
10. Navy Pier
Inside Lonely Planet’s Chicago Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – music, history, sports, food, arts, architecture
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 41 colour maps
Coverage includes: The Loop, Near North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View, Andersonville, Uptown, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, Pilsen, Hyde Park, and more
Writers: Ali Lemer, Mark Baker, Kevin Raub, Karla Zimmerman
Get to the heart of Chicago and begin your journey now!