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16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 300 Index See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX American Automobile Associa- Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, tion (AAA), 72 259 American Express, 71 Ballet Chicago, 256 AAA (American Automobile traveler’s checks, 24 Barker & Meowsky, 232 Association), 72 American Girl Place, 226 Bar Louie, 282 AARP, 36 American Theater Company, Barneys New York, 241–242 Abbey Pub, 272 259 Barrington, 209 About Face Theatre, 259 Amtrak, 46 Bars, 280–289 Accommodations, 1, 78–105. Andersonville, 63 Base, 281 See also Accommodations Andy’s Jazz Club, 267 Baseball. See also Chicago Index Ann Nathan Gallery, 235–236 Cubs; Chicago White Sox accessibility, 79 Antiques, 234–235 Opening Day, 26 best, 4, 5, 80–81 Apollo Chorus of Chicago, 254 Basketball, 222 family-friendly, 90 Aragon Ballroom, 272 The Baton Show Lounge, 275 the Gold Coast, 101–103 ArchiCenter Shop, 9, 248 Beaches, 8, 217–218 Lincoln Park and the North Architectural Artifacts, Inc., Beauty stores, 232 Side, 103–104 9, 234 Beaux Arts, 18 the Loop, 81–89 Architectural highlights, 3 Bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), near McCormick Place, 105 Architecture, 11–21 reservations, 79 Near North and the Magnifi- Architecture River Cruise, Berlin, 276, 290 cent Mile, 91–99 214–215 Betty’s Blue Star Lounge, 288 reservations, 79 Area codes, 72 Bicycling, 30, 71 River North, 99–101 Arie Crown Theater, 252 Big Chicks, 290–291 South Loop, 89–90 Arlington International Race- Bike Chicago, 218, 220 surfing for, 38 course, 210, 223 Biking, 218–219 tips on, 46–49 Armitage Avenue, 57 Billy Goat Tavern, 281 Addresses, finding, 60, 62 shopping, 231–232 Bittersweet, 238 Adler, Dankmar, 178 Aroma Workshop, 232 Blogs about Chicago, 38 Adler Planetarium and Astron- Art Chicago, 27 Bloomingdale’s, 242 omy Museum, 181–182 Art Deco, 18–19 Blossom House, 196 African Americans, 37 Art Effect, 243 Blue Chicago, 270–271 DuSable Museum of African- Art galleries, 230, 235–237 Blues, 270–271 American History, 193–194 Art Institute of Chicago, B.L.U.E.S., 271 tours, 217 6, 20, 51, 172–173 Blues Fest, 270 Afternoon tea, 132 At Home Inn Chicago, 79 Boat tours and cruises, Airfares, 37, 43 ATMs (automated-teller 55, 71, 187, 213–216 Airlines, 41 COPYRIGHTEDmachines), 24 MATERIALBond Chapel, 198 bankrupt, 33 Auditorium Building and Books, recommended, 49 long-haul flights, 44–45 Theatre, 14, 178–179, Bookstores, 237–238 Airports, 41 251–252 Botanic Garden, Chicago Airport security, 43 (Glencoe), 208 Alan Koppel Gallery, 235 Boulevard Lakefront Aldo Castillo Gallery, 235 abysitters, 72 Bike Tour, 30 Alley, 232 B Back Room, 267 Boulevard Lakefront Tour, 219 Allstate Arena (Rosemont), Bahá’í House of Worship The Bowman and the 222, 272 (Wilmette), 207–208 Spearman, 176 American Airlines Vacations, 46 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 301 GENERAL INDEX 301 Bravco, 229 Chicago Bed and Breakfast Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Breakfast and brunch restau- Association, 79 259–260 rants, 146–147 Chicago Blackhawks, 222–223 Chicago Sinfonietta, 255 Brehon Pub, 282 Chicago Blues Festival, 27 Chicago SummerDance, 29 Briar Street Theatre, 259 Chicago Board of Trade, 19 Chicago Supernatural Tours, Broadway Antique Market, 234 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor 216 Brookfield Zoo, 210–211 Show, 25–26 Chicago Symphony Chorus, 254 Buckingham Fountain, 55, 176 Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Buckingham Fountain Color (Glencoe), 208 254 Light Show, 26 Chicago Brauhaus, 286 Chicago Theatre, 252 The Bucktown Pub, 288 Chicago Bulls, 222 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Bucktown/Wicker Park, 57, 64 Chicago Chamber Musicians, 65–66 bars, 286, 288–289 254–255 Chicago Tribune Store, 248 restaurants, 149, 162–168 Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago Trolley Company, 213 shopping, 233–234 211 Chicago Water Works Visitor Bud Billiken Parade Chicago Comics, 232 Center, 58 and Picnic, 30 Chicago Country Music Chicago White Sox, 221 Buddy Guy’s Legends, 56, 271 Festival, 28 Chicago Wolves, 223 Bughouse Square Debates, Chicago Cubs, 2, 55, 221 Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to 29, 188 Chicago Cultural Center, Mackinac Island, 29 Burberry, 227 18, 58, 177 Children, families with, 36–37 Burnham, Daniel H., Chicago Double Decker accommodations, 90 16, 18, 192, 217 Company, 213 restaurants, 121 Buses, 68–69 Chicago Fed Visitors Center, shopping, 249 Business hours, 72 180 sights and activities, Butch McGuire’s, 283 Chicago Fire, 223 173, 211–212 Chicago from the Lake, 213 Chinatown restaurants, 126 Chicago Gospel Festival, 27–28 Chinese New Year Parade, 26 Cabarets and piano bars, Chicago Greeter, 62 A Christmas Carol, 32 275–276 Chicago History Museum, Christmas Tree Lighting, 32 Cadillac Palace Theater, 252 1–2, 188–189 Circuit, 291 Cafe Brauer, 188 Chicago Humanities Festival, City Gallery, 199 Café Jumping Bean, 289 31–32 City of Chicago Store, 248 Cafes, 289–290 Chicago Human Rhythm CityPass, 182 Calendar of events, 25–32 Project, 256 Civic Orchestra of Chicago, 254 The California Clipper, 288 Chicago Improv Festival, 26 Clarke House Museum, 184 Caribbean Coral Reef, 184 Chicago International Film Clark Street Ale House, 282 Carl C. Heisen House, 11, 14 Festival, 31 Classical music, 254 Carl Hammer Gallery, 236 Chicago Jazz Festival, 30 Climate, 25 Carousel, 26 Chicagoland Bicycle The Closet, 291 Car rentals, 38, 71 Federation, 219 Clothing, 239–241 Carriage rides, 212 Chicago Marathon, 31 vintage fashion/resale shops, Carson Pirie Scott & Co., Chicago Neighborhood Tours, 249–250 229–230, 242 216 Cloud Gate, 174, 176 Car travel, 45–46, 70 Chicago Office of Tourism, Club scene, 276–280 Catherine Edelman Gallery, 236 58, 177 Cocktail, 291 Cellphones, 39–40 Chicago Opera Theater, Collectibles, 241 Celtic Crossings, 282 255–256 Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle, Celtic Fest Chicago, 30 Chicago Place, 227 194–195 Cemetery tours, 217 Chicago Public Library/Harold Comedy, 264, 266 Chicago Air & Water Show, 30 Washington Library Center, ComedySportz, 264 Chicago ArchiCenter, 180–181 Consolidators, 43–44 51, 177–178 Chicago Reader, 59, 230 Consulates, 73 Chicago Architecture Founda- Chicago River, 59, 60 Continental Airlines tion tours, 214–215, 217 cruises, 55 Vacations, 46 Chicago Auto Show, 26 Chicago school of Continental Airport Express, 42 Chicago Bears, 222 architecture, 15 Convention dates, 31 Coq d’Or, 275 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 302 302 INDEX Corcoran’s, 284 the West Loop, 122–128 Festivals and special events, Country music, 274–275 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 25–32 Court Theatre, 260 147, 149, 162–168 Field Museum of Natural His- Crate & Barrel, 227 Wrigleyville and vicinity, tory, 6, 55, 182–183 Credit cards, 24 149, 160–162 Film, flying with, 45 emergency numbers, 74 Disabilities, travelers with, 34 Films, 49–50 Crew, 291 theater, 263 Fine Arts Building, 178 Crobar, 277 Diversey Driving Range, 219 First Midwest Bank Amphithe- Crown Fountain, 176 Doctors, 72 atre, 272 Cru Café and Wine Bar, 281 Doggie beach, 218 Fisher Building, 16 Crystal Gardens, 186 Donald Young Gallery, 236 Football, 222 Cubby Bear, 272 Double Door, 272–273 Ford Center for the Performing Cubs, 26 Douglas Dawson Gallery, 236 Arts/Oriental Theater, 252 Customs regulations, 23 Downtown, 62 Four, 276–277 Drinking laws, 72–73 404 Wine Bar, 286 Driving rules, 70 Fourth Presbyterian Church, Dance Center-Columbia Col- The Duke of Perth, 285 226 lege Chicago, The, 256 DuSable Museum of African- Free or almost free sights and Dance Chicago, 32 American History, 193–194 activities, 8–9, 179 “Dance Chicago” festival, 256 Fresh, 232 Dance performances, 256–257 Frommers.com, 38 Danny’s Tavern, 288 Edward P. Russell House, 19 Funky Buddha Lounge, 277 Davenport’s Piano Bar & Egyptian Gallery, 195–196 Cabaret, 275 Elbo Room, 273 Dawes, Charles Gates, mansion Elderhostel, 36 Galway Arms, 285 of (Evanston), 207 ElderTreks, 36 Garfield Park Conservatory, Dearborn Garden Walk & Elevated train (the El), 189 Heritage Festival, 28–29 3, 66–68 Garrett Popcorn Shop, 227 Debit cards, 24 Eli’s bakery, 133 Gasoline, 73 Delta Vacations, 46 Elm Street Liquors, 281 Gay and Lesbian Pride Dentists, 72 Embassies and consulates, 73 Parade, 28 Department stores, 241–243 Embelezar, 233 Gay and lesbian travelers DePaul Blue Demons, 222 Emergencies, 73 information and resources, Digital cameras, 45, 48 The Empty Bottle, 273 35–36 Dining, 1, 106–168. See also Encore, 281 nightlife, 290–292 Restaurant Index Endo-Exo Apothecary, 232 Gene Siskel Film Center, 266 alfresco, 148–149 Entry requirements, 22–23 Geneva, 210 best, 5–6, 107–108 ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Gentry, 291 breakfast and brunch, 260 Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & 146–147 Evanston, 207 Soda Fountain, 238 chef’s tables, 135 Evanston Historical Society, Gilson Park, 208 Chinatown, 126 207 Ginger Man Tavern, 286 by cuisine, 108–113 Excalibur, 14 Ginkgo Tree Bookshop (Oak family-friendly, 121 Exedus II, 274 Park), 204 Greektown, 127 Giorgio Armani, 226 late-night, 279 Glascott’s Groggery, 285 Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Facets Multi-Media, 266 Glessner House, 11 the North Side, 146–147, Factory Theater, 260 Glove Me Tender, 228 149, 151–160 Fado, 282–283 The Gold Coast, 54, 63 Little Italy, 126–127 Families with children, 36–37 accommodations, 101–103 the Loop and vicinity, accommodations, 90 restaurants, 128, 130–137 113–120, 148 restaurants, 121 Golf, 219 Magnificent Mile and the shopping, 249 Goodman Theatre, 258, Gold Coast, 128–137, sights and activities, 173, 260–261 146, 148 211–212 Goose Island Brewing Pilsen, 127 Farm-in-the-Zoo, 56, 212 Company, 284 pizzerias, 136 Fax machines, 76–77 Graceland, 217 price categories, 106 Ferris Wheel, 26 The Gramercy, 285 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 303 GENERAL INDEX 303 Grant Park, sights and attrac- the Loop, 81–89 Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap, 289 tions, 174–177 near McCormick Place, 105 Joe’s Bar, 273 Grant Park Music Festival, Near North and the Magnifi- Joe’s Be-Bop Cafe & Jazz 28, 176 cent Mile, 91–99 Emporium, 270 Grant Park Symphony and Cho- reservations, 79 Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, 257 rus, 254 River North, 99–101 John G.