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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX African exhibits and events, American Automobile Asso- 151, 153, 168, 185, 187 ciation (AAA), 282 “A House Divided: America American ChildCare Service, A AA (American Automo- in the Age of Lincoln” 66 bile Association), 282 exhibit, 169 American Express, 66 Abbott, Robert S., 200 “AIDS: The War Within” emergency number, 16 Abercrombie & Fitch, 229 exhibit, 159 American Girl Place, 237 Access America, 26 AIDSinfo, 274 restaurant, 12 Accommodations, 70–102. Air Canada, 280 The Theatre at, 250 See also Accommodations Airfares America West, 34, 45 Index discounts for international economy-class meal policy, accessibility of, 70–71 visitors, 280 46 best bets, 8–10, 95 surfing for, 28–29 , 46 concierges, 84 tips for getting the best, Andersonville, 54 the Gold Coast, 96–97 34–37 walking tour, 202 landing the best room, 71 Airlines, 34, 281 Andersonville Midsommar- and the North bankruptcy and, 38 fest, 21 Side, 97–102 food, 45–46 Andy’s Jazz Club, 249 the Loop, 72 international, 280 Anthropologie, 230 Near North/Magnificent toll-free numbers and web- APEX (Advance Purchase Mile, 81–94 sites, 295 Excursion) airfares, 280 price categories, 71–72 Air New Zealand, 280 Apple computer store, 67 reservations, 71 Airports, 37–38 Aquarium, John G. Shedd, 3, River North, 94–96 AirTran Airways, 34 154–155, 162 South Loop, 79–81 Air travel Arcade, 265 surfing for, 29–31 books on, 42 The Archicenter Shop, 231 tipping, 286 children flying to foreign Architectural Guide Map of toll-free numbers and web- countries, 39 Oak Park and River Forest, sites, 296–297 children traveling solo, 182 Active Endeavors, 234–235 40–42 Architecture. See also Active Kids, 229 meals and snacks, 43–44 Wright, Frank Lloyd Addams, Jane, Hull-House packing tips, 25 Archicenter, 168 Museum, 172–173 safe seats for kids, 38–40 Chicago Architecture Foun- Addresses, finding, 51–52 security measures, 36 dation (CAF) tours, Adler, Dankmar, 198, 245 tips on traveling with kids, 189–191 & Astron- 42–45 Area codes, 66 omy Museum, 150 Alaska Airlines, economy- , 245 Advance PurchaseCOPYRIGHTED Excursion class meal policy, 46 MATERIALArt Chicago, 19 (APEX) airfares, 280 Alcala’s, 229–230 Art fairs and shows Adventuring with Children, “All Aboard the Silver Art Chicago, 19 42 Streak!” exhibit, 159 57th Street Art Fair, 20 Aer Lingus, 280 Alley, 226 Old Town Art Fair, 20 African Americans, 6, 56, 291 “Amazon Rising: Seasons of Wells Street Art Festival, 21 DuSable Museum of the River” exhibit, 155 , African-American His- AMC River East, 259 166–167, 198 tory, 170–171 American Airlines, 34 Art museums and exhibits migration to Chicago, economy-class meal policy, Art Institute of Chicago, 200–201 46 166–167, 198 tours, 194 City Gallery, 170 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 299

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Intuit: The Center for Intu- Ben (sculpture), 211 Bucket shops, 35–36 itive and Outsider Art, Benetton Kids, 230 , 205, 172 BiddingForTravel, 29 207 The Loop Sculpture Tour, The Big Top, 24 Buckingham Fountain Color 156, 157 Bike & Roll, 65, 204, 212, Light Show, 19 Martin D’Arcy Museum of 215 Bucktown/Wicker Park, 57 Art, 173 Bike Chicago, 65 restaurants, 140–141 Mexican Fine Arts Center Biking, 65, 212 shopping, 226 Museum, 173 Boulevard Lakefront Bike walking tour, 202–203 Museum of Contemporary Tour, 23, 212 Buddy Guy’s Legends, 149, Art (MCA), 174 Bittersweet, 236 248 Museum of Contemporary Bitty Bear’s Matinee: The Budget car rentals, 64 Photography, 174 Family Tree, 250 Bughouse Square Debates, National Vietnam Veterans Blackhawk Park, 211–212, 22 Art Museum, 174–175 216 “Build It!” exhibit (Oak Oriental Institute Museum, “Blacks in Aviation” exhibit, Park), 271 175–176 170 Bunny Hutch Novelty Golf , 177 Bloomingdale’s, 227 and Games, 215 Smith Museum of Stained Blossom House, 183 Business hours, 66–67, 282 Glass Windows, 162 Blue Chicago, 248, 255 Bus tours Spertus Museum, 177 Blue Chicago Store, 233 architecture, 190–191 Arts and crafts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, 27 do-it-yourself, 154 shopping for, 226 Blue Line, 60 Bus travel, 60–61, 281 Ash’s Magic Shop, 232 Blue Man Group, 245 to Chicago, 47 Astronomy Museum B.L.U.E.S., 248 Butterfield, Debra, 211 Adler Planetarium &, 150 The blues, 7, 57, 149, Butterfly Haven, 188 ATA, 34 248–249 ATMs (automated teller Blues Brothers (movie), 47 machines), 15–16, 278 Blues Heaven Foundation, C adillac Palace Theatre, locators, 33 201 246–247 Auditorium Building, 198 Boat tours and cruises, 3, 6, Cameras, digital, 32, 47 , 245 56 Canaryville, 58 Avis car rentals, 64 Boat travel and tours, Carey Limousine of Chicago, Azalea and Camellia Flower 64–65, 163–164, 191–193 38 Shows, 18 Architecture River Cruise, “Caribbean Coral Reef” 189–190 exhibit, 155 , 163 Carrara Children’s Shoes, B aby gifts, 234 supernatural boat excur- 234 Babysitters, 66 sions, 194 Car rentals, 64, 281–282 Baha’i House of Worship Boingo, 32 surfing for, 31 (Wilmette), 268 Books set in Chicago, 48 toll-free numbers and web- Ballet Chicago, 260 Bookstores, 227 sites, 296 Barbara’s Bookstore, 227 Borders Books & Music, 227, Carriage rides, 193 Barnes & Noble, 227 265 Carson Pirie Scott & Co., Baseball, 211. See also Botanic Garden, Chicago 224, 227–228 Chicago Cubs; Chicago (Glencoe), 269 Car travel, 46, 281–282 White Sox Boulevard Lakefront Bike within Chicago, 63–64 Opening Day, 19 Tour, 23, 212 packing tips, 25 Basketball, 211 Bowling, 212–213 Cella for Baby, 235–236 Beaches, 204–205 Breast-feeding an infant, 66 Cellphones, 33–34 Beat Parlor, 232–233 , 245 , 23 Bed & Breakfast/Chicago Bridgeport, 58 Cemetery tours, 195 Inc., 71 British Airways, 280 Charnley-Persky House, 191 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs). Broadcast Communications, Checker Cab, 63 See also Accommodations Museum of, 173 Chess Records, 201 Index Brookfield Zoo, 184–185 Chicago Air & Water Show, reservations, 71 Hamill Family Play Zoo, 22–23 Bellini, 235 153–154 Chicago Ambulance, 67 Belmont Avenue, shopping Brown Line, 60, 154 Chicago Archicenter, 168 on, 225–226 Brunswick Zone, 213 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 300

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Chicago Architecture Foun- Chicago Office of Tourism, Children’s Museum of Immi- dation (CAF) tours, 14, 18, 49 gration, 178 189–191 , 256 The Children’s Theater Fan- Chicago Architecture High- Chicago Parent (magazine), tasy Orchard, 253 lights by Bus, 190–191 14, 50, 239 Chinese New Year Parade, 18 Chicago Auto Show, 18–19 Chicagoparent.com, 14 A Christmas Carol, 24, 250 Chicago Bears, 261–262 , 222 Christmas Tree Lighting, 24 , 262 Chicago Playworks for Fami- Circle of Friends: An Ameri- , 20 lies and Young Audiences, can Girl Musical, 250 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor 253 Circus Show, 18 / The Big Top, 24 Chicago Botanic Garden Library Ringling Bros. and Barnum (Glencoe), 269 Center, 169–170 & Bailey Circus, 252 , 262–263 Chicago Reader, 50–51, 68, Citicorp Visa emergency Chicago Children’s Choir, 244 number, 16 255–256 , 51, 52 City Gallery, 170 Chicago Children’s Museum, cruises, 56 City of Chicago Store, 231 3, 150–151 Chicago Sailing Club, 216 “City Science” exhibit, 188 classes, 217–218 Chicago Shakespeare Theater Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Comics, 226 on Navy Pier, 245–246 257 Chicago Convention and Chicago Sportfishing Associ- Clark Street Tourism Bureau, 14, 49 ation, 214 shopping on, 225–226 Chicago Country Music Festi- Chicago Stock Exchange, Classes and workshops, val, 21 Trading Room of the old, 217–218 Chicago Cubs, 8, 19, 56, 263 166 Climate, 17–18 Chicago Cubs Convention, 18 Chicago Sun-Times, 50, 68, Climbing, 213 , 49, 244 Clothing 168, 198, 245 , packing tips, 24–26 Chicago Dance and Music 257 shopping for, 229–232 Alliance, 239 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cloudgate (sculpture), 2 Chicago Defender, 6, 68 256–257 Colds, kids with, 34 Chicago Dental Society, 67 , 246 “Colleen Moore’s Fairy Cas- Chicago Fed Visitors Center, Chicago Tour Guides Institute, tle” exhibit, 159 168–169 286 Comedy clubs, 258 Chicago Fire, 263 Chicago Transit Authority Comiskey Park, 211 Chicago Free Press, 68 (CTA), 59, 60, 69 Commuter trains, 62–63 Chicago from the Lake, 191 , 14, 50, 68, Concerts, 255–259 Chicago Gospel Festival, 20 244 Concierges, 84 Chicago Greeter, 50 store, 231 Connection kit, 33 Chicago Historical Society, Chicago Tribune Tower, 196 Conservation Station, 185 169, 202 Chicago Trolley & Double Consolidators, 35–36 walking tours, 194 Decker Company, 189 Consulates, 283 Chicago Human Rhythm Chicago Water Tower, 197 Contemporary Art, Museum Project, 250 Chicago Water Works Visitor of (MCA), 174 Chicago International Chil- Center, 49, 244 Contemporary Photography, dren’s Film Festival, 259 Chicago White Sox, 19, Museum of, 174 , 23 263–264 Continental Airlines, 34, 45 Chicagoland Bicycle Federa- Chicago Wolves, 262 economy-class meal policy, tion, 65, 212 Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to 46 Chicago Limousine Services, Mackinac Island, 22 Continental Airport Express, 38 Children in Paradise Book- 38 Chicago magazine, 50, 68, store, 227 Credit cards, 16, 278 244 storytelling at, 265 Crime, 68–69 Chicago Main Post Office, 198 Children’s Museum, Chicago, Crystal Gardens, 162 , 23 150–151 CS (magazine), 50, 68 Chicago Medical Society, 67 classes, 217–218 CTA (Chicago Transit Author- Chicago Music Mart at Children’s Museum, DuPage ity), 59, 60, 69 DePaul Center, 256 (Naperville), 270 & Gardens, Chicago Neighborhood Children’s Museum, Kohl 271 Tours, 193–194 (Wilmette), 267 Curbside check-in, 36 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 301

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Currency and currency Doggie beach, 204–205 exchange, 277 Do-It-Yourself Messiah, 251 F ace to Face: Dealing Customs regulations, Dolls and dollhouses, 229 with Prejudice and 275–276 Dominick’s (Wilmette), 267 Discrimination, 151 Cybercafe.com, 31 Dorby Magoo & Co., 237 Facets Multi-Media, 259 Cybercaptive.com, 31 Downtown, 53 Family Travel & Resorts: The Dozin’ with the Dinos (Field Complete Guide, 42 Museum), 162 Family Travel Files, 28 D aley, Richard J., 292, Drinking laws, 282 Family Travel Forum, 28 293 Driver’s licenses Family Travel Network, 28 Daley, Richard M., 292, 293 foreign, 274 Family Travel Times, 28, 42 Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Driving rules, 64 Fantasy Headquarters, 232 , 210–211 Driving safety, 279 Farmer’s Dream (sculpture), The Dance Center-Columbia Drugstores, 67 211 College Chicago, 260 DuPage Children’s Museum Farmers markets, 22 Dance Chicago, 250–251 (Naperville), 270 Farm-in-the-Zoo, 185, 209 Dance performances, DuSable Museum of African- Far Out Fridays, 150 260–261 American History, Fax machines, 285 Dateline, 6–7 170–171 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Daylight saving time, 286 Dusty Groove America, 233 (movie), 47–48 Deep vein thrombosis, 27 The Ferris Wheel, 19 Delta Airlines, 34 Festivals and special events, economy-class meal policy, E conomy class syn- 18–24 46 drome, 27 The Field Museum of Natural Dentists, 67 Egyptian Gallery (Oriental History, 2–3, 151–153, 162 Department stores, 227–229 Institute Museum), 176 classes and workshops, 218 DePaul Blue Demons, 264 Eighth Regiment Armory, story hours, 265 Digital cameras, 32, 47 201 57th Street Art Fair, 20 Dining, 103–142. See also 877chicago.com, 9 Film, flying with, 47 Restaurant Index The El (elevated train), 3, Film Festival, Chicago Inter- best bets, 10–13 56–57, 60, 62 national Children’s, 259 by cuisine, 103–106 Electricity, 282 Fine Arts Building, 198 Greektown, 115–116 Embassies and consulates, Fireworks hot dogs, 142 283 Independence Day Celebra- Lincoln Park, 131–138 Emerald City Theatre tion, 22 the Loop, 106–115 Company, 253–255 Venetian Night, 22 the & the Emergencies, 67, 283 Fishing, 214 Gold Coast, 116–123 “Enterprise” exhibit, 159 “Fish N Kids” program, 214 pizza, 141–142 Entertainment, 239–265 Flash Cab, 63 price categories, 103 arcades, 265 Fleet Feet Sports, 234 Market big venues, 245–250 Flower shows, 18, 19 District, 115 concerts, 255–259 Folk Music, Old Town School reservations, 84 current listings, 239, 244 of, 218, 258–259 River North, 124–130 dance performances, Food. See also Restaurants suggestions for eating in, 260–261 airline, 45–46 118 puppet shows, 261 farmers markets, 22 tipping, 286 seasonal events, , 21 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 250–253 Foodlife, 12 140–141 spectator sports, 261–264 Ford Center for the Perform- Wrigleyville & the North story hours, 264–265 ing Arts, 246 Side, 138–140 theater, 253–255 Ford Center for the Perform- “Dinosaur Expedition” tickets, 244 ing Arts/Oriental Theatre, exhibit (Chicago Children’s Entry requirements, 273–275 246–247 Museum), 151 ESPN Zone, 265 Foreign visitors, 273–286 Diversey Driving Range, Esquire 6, 259 customs regulations, 214 Europ Assistance’s “World- 275–276 Diversey River Bowl, 213 wide Healthcare Plan,” entry requirements, 273–275 Doctors, 67 277 immigration and customs Documentation, 36 Expedia, 28, 30, 37 clearance, 280–281 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 302

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Foreign visitors (cont.) Grant Park Music Festival, Lincoln Park and the North safety suggestions, 278–279 21, 251 Side, 97–102 traveling around the U.S., Gray Line, 189 the Loop, 72 281–282 Great Chicago Fire, 169, 170, Near North/Magnificent traveling to the U.S., 290–291 Mile, 81–94 280–281 Great Northern Migration price categories, 71–72 Fourth Presbyterian Church, bronze monument, 201 reservations, 71 197 “Great Outdoors” exhibit River North, 94–96 Fox River Trolley Museum (Oak Park), 271 South Loop, 79–81 (South Elgin), 178 Greektown restaurants, surfing for, 29–31 Frank Lloyd Wright Home & 115–116 tipping, 286 Studio, 182 Green Dolphin Street, 249 toll-free numbers and web- Frequent-flier clubs, 37 Green Line, 60 sites, 296–297 Frommers.com, 30 Green Mill, 249 Hotels.com, 30 “From the Night Sky to the Greyhound Bus Station, 47 Hot Rooms, 71 Big Bang” exhibit, 150 Grid system, 51 Hot Tix, 244 Frontier Airlines, 34 GSM (Global System for Hotwire, 29–31 Mobiles) wireless House of Blues, 248, 257 network, 34 How to Take Great Trips G alt Toys, 237–238 Guitar Center, 233 with Your Kids, 28, 42 Game books, 44 Gymboree, 217, 230 Hubbard Street Dance Games and hobby shops, Chicago, 260 232 Hull-House Museum, Jane Gangster tours, 194 “H abitat Africa!” exhibit, Addams, 172–173 GapKids and babyGap, 230 185 Hunt, Richard, 211 Gardens and conservatories, Hamill Family Play Zoo, Hyde Park, 58 187–188 153–154 Chicago Botanic Garden The Hancock Observatory, (Glencoe), 269 164 I 2roam, 33 Conservatory, Harold Washington Library Ice skating, 215 18, 19, 187 Center, 169–170 Idea Factory (Museum of Sci- Garrett Popcorn Shop, 235 Internet access, 67 ence and Industry), 159 Gasoline, 283 Thomas Hughes Children’s Bureau of Tourism, Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade, Library at, 170, 265 14, 18, 49 22 Health concerns, 26–27 Illinois Railway Museum Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 274 Health insurance, 27, (Union), 178–179 Gehry, Frank, 2 276–277 IMAX Theater on Navy Pier, Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop Heller House, 183 162, 259 & Soda Fountain, 236 Immigration, Children’s Ghirardelli’s, 197 (Museum of Science and Museum of, 178 Ghost tours, 194 Industry), 159 Immigration and customs Gifts and souvenirs, 231 Hertz car rentals, 64 clearance, 280–281 Gilson Park, 268 Historic houses, 180–184 Improv Olympics, 258 Ginkgo Tree Bookshop, 180 Historic Pullman, 171 Independence Day Celebra- Glessner House, 184 , 287–294 tion, 22 Gocitykids.com, 14 HIV-positive visitors, 274 Independence Park, 212 Going Places guide, 50 Holidays, 283–284 Indiana Dunes State Park The Gold Coast, 53 Hollywood-Ardmore Beach, (Chesterton), 266 accommodations, 96–97 204 Indoor playgrounds, 217 walking tour, 199 Homer’s Ice Cream (Wil- In-line skating, 215–216 Golf, 214–215 mette), 114 Inlingua International Tours, , 246, 247 Horseback riding, 215 286 GoToMyPC, 31–32 Hospitals, 67 Inside Ancient Egypt, 151 Graceland (Andersonville), Hot dogs, 142 Insurance, 26–27, 38, 195 Hotels, 70–102. See also 276–277 Grant Park, 205, 207 Accommodations Index Intellicast, 33 Buckingham Fountain accessibility of, 70–71 International Cluster of Dog Color Light Show, 19 best bets, 8–10, 95 Shows, 19 Daley Bicentennial Plaza concierges, 84 International Museum in, 210–211 the Gold Coast, 96–97 of Surgical Science, parking underneath, 64 landing the best room, 71 171–172 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 303

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International visitors, Lou Rawls Theater and Cul- 273–286 L akefront, The, 6–7, 56 tural Center, 201 customs regulations, Boulevard Lakefront Bike Luggage 275–276 Tour, 23 identifying your, 24 entry requirements, sightseeing, 155–156 shipping your, 35 273–275 Lakeshore Academy, 213 Luggage Express, 35 immigration and customs Lakeshore Athletic Club, 213 , 246, clearance, 280–281 , 63, 199 257–258 safety suggestions, crossing on foot, 164 278–279 Lake Shore Park, 207 traveling around the U.S., Lakeview, 54 M cArthur House, 183 281–282 shopping, 225 McCormick Place Parking, 64 traveling to the U.S., La Raza, 68 McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 280–281 Lastminute.com, 29 215 Internet access, 31–33, 67 Lastminutetravel. com, 29 McFetridge Sports Complex, InTouch USA, 34, 279 Legal aid, 284 215, 217 Intuit: The Center for Intuitive LEGO Store, 238 Mackinac Island, Chicago and Outsider Art, 172 Liberty Life/Supreme Insur- Yacht Club’s Race to, 22 IPass network, 33 ance Company, 201 Madison and Friends, 230 Irish-American Heritage KidSeries, Madison Street, 51 Festival, 22 255 Magnificent Mile (North Italian ices, 107 “Lights, Camera, Action!” Michigan Avenue), 51, 53 The Italian Village, 110 exhibit (Oak Park), 271 accommodations, 81–94 Itravelnet.com, 29 Lill Street Art Center, 218 restaurants, 116–123 Limousine services, 38 shopping, 219–224 Lincoln, Abraham strolls, 196–197 J acadi, 230 statue of the standing, 209 Magnificent Mile Lights Fes- Lincoln Park, 54, 199, tival, 24 golf course in, 214 207–209, 211 Mail, 284 James R. Thompson Center, accommodations, 97–102 mail2web, 31 49–50 restaurants, 131–138 Malls, 220–224 Jammin’ at the Zoo, 21 shopping, 225 Mapquest, 33 Jane Addams Hull-House walking tour, 200–202 Maps, street, 52 Museum, 172–173 Lincoln Park Conservatory, Marathon, Chicago, 23 Jazz 18, 19, 187–188 Mario’s Italian Lemonade, Chicago Jazz Festival, 23 Lincoln Park Zoo, 3, 185–187 107 clubs, 249 Jammin’ at the Zoo, 21 Marshall Field & Co., 56, stores, 233–234 Pritzker Children’s Zoo & 224, 228, 231 Jazz Record Mart, 233 Farm-in-the-Zoo, 185 Martin D’Arcy Museum of Jazz Showcase, 249, 257 Spooky Zoo Spectacular, 23 Art, 173 Joe’s Be-bop Cafe and Jazz Zoo Lights Festival, 24 MasterCard Emporium, 257 Lincoln Square, 54 emergency number, 16 of Chicago, Liquor laws, 67 MasterCard ATM Locator, 33 260 Little League, 211 Mayor’s Office of Special John G. , 3, Little Strummer, 233 Events, 18, 50 154–155, 162 LMNOP, 230 MCA (Museum of Contempo- Londo Mondo, 216 rary Art), 174 The Loop, 53. See also South MEDEX International, 27 K apoor, Anish, 2 Loop MedicAlert Identification Kingston Mines, 248–249 accommodations, 72–79 Tag, 27 Kite Harbor, 238 restaurants, 106–115 Medical insurance, 27, “Knee High Chicago” shopping, 224 276–277 exhibit, 166 walking tour, 197–199 Medical requirements for Kohl Children’s Museum Loop Sculpture Guide, 156 entry, 274 (Wilmette), 267–268 The Loop Sculpture Tour, Medieval Times, 255 Kozy’s Cyclery, 235 156, 157 Mesopotamian Gallery Kraft Kids Concerts, 252 Lord & Taylor, 228 (Oriental Institute Lost or stolen wallet, 16 Museum), 176 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 304

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Messiah, Do-It-Yourself, 251 Fox River Trolley Museum Neighborhoods, 53–58 commuter railroad, (South Elgin), 178 Chicago Architecture Foun- 62–63 free admission days, 163 dation (CAF) tours, 191 Metra Electric, 63 Illinois Railway Museum special-interest tours, MetroDucks Tours, 192 (Union), 178–179 193–194 Metromix.com, 9 International Museum of strolls, 196–203 Mexican Fine Arts Center Surgical Science, Neiman Marcus, 228 Museum, 173 171–172 “Networld” exhibit, 159 Mexican Independence Day Jane Addams Hull-House , 175 Parade, 23 Museum, 172–173 Book Fair and Bughouse Michigan, Lake, 6–7, 216 Museum of Broadcast Square Debates, 22 cruises, 56 Communications, 173 New City, 244 Midcontinental Plaza Museum of Science and New City (weekly), 51 Garage, 64 Industry, 3, 158–161 New Sound Gospel, 233 Midway Airport, 37–38 classes and work- Newspapers and magazines, Midwest Express, 45 shops, 218 68 , 2, 156, Peace Museum, 176 Niketown, 235 158, 198, 210 , Ave., garage, 64 176–177 222 Mini Me, 230 sleepovers in, 162 The Noble Horse, 193, 215 Moment’s Notice, 37 Spertus Museum, 177 Nordstrom, 228–229 Money matters, 15–17 Swedish-American Museum North Avenue Beach, 156, for international visitors, Center, 177–178 165, 202, 204, 217 277–278 Music festivals North Shore Center for the Montrose Beach, 204 Celtic Fest Chicago, 23 Performing Arts in Skokie, Morton Arboretum, 188 Chicago Blues Festival, 247 Movies, 259–260 20 The North Side, 53 set in Chicago, 47–48, 260 Chicago Country Music accommodations, 97–102 Muntu Dance Theatre of Festival, 21 restaurants, 138–140 Chicago, 261 Chicago Gospel Festival, Northwest Airlines, 34 , 158 20 economy-class meal policy, Museum of Broadcast Com- Chicago Jazz Festival, 23 46 munications, 173 Grant Park Music Festival, Northwestern Memorial Museum of Contemporary 21, 251 Hospital, 27, 67 Art (MCA), 174 Jammin’ at the Zoo, 21 Northwestern Wildcats, 264 Summer Solstice Celebra- , 20, Nursing moms and infants, tion, 21 251–252 66 Museum of Contemporary Viva! Chicago Latin Music The Nutcracker, 24, 251 Photography, 174 Festival, 23 Museum of Science and World Music Festival Industry, 3, 158–161 Chicago, 23 O ak Park, 180–182, 270 classes and workshops, 218 Music stores, 232–234 bus tours, 190 Museums, 57, 166–179. See Mystic Blue Cruises, 192 Oak Street Beach, 156, 204, also Art museums and 217 exhibits Oceanarium, 155 Adler Planetarium & N arcotics, 274 Odyssey Cruises, 192 Astronomy Museum, 150 National car rentals, 64 Odyssey Fun World, 217 Chicago Children’s National Vietnam Veterans O’Hare International Airport, Museum, 150–151 Art Museum, 174–175 37 Chicago Historical Society, Natural History, Field Ohio Street Beach, 204 169 Museum of, 151–153 Oilily, 231 Children’s Museum of Nature centers, 188–189 Old Navy, 231–232 Immigration, 178 Navy Pier, 2, 3 Old Town, 53–54 DuSable Museum of sightseeing, 159, 162, walking tour, 199–200 African-American His- 165 Old Town Aquarium, 199 tory, 170–171 Navy Pier Parking, 64 Old Town Art Fair, 20 The Field Museum of Nat- Near North/Magnificent Old Town School of Folk ural History, 2–3, Mile, 51, 53 Music, 218, 258–259 151–153, 162 accommodations, 81–94 Olive Park, 163 classes and work- restaurants, 116–123 OMNIMAX Theater (Museum shops, 218 shopping, 219–224 of Science and Industry), story hours, 265 strolls, 196–197 159, 259 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 305

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1800flycheap.com, 36 Prairie Avenue, 184 Restrooms, 286 Opening Day, baseball, 19 Precipitation, average, 18 finding, 66 Orange Line, 60 Priceline, 29–31 “Reusable City” exhibit, 159 Orbitz, 28, 37 Printers Row Book Fair, 20 The Right Start, 236 Oriental Institute Museum, Pritzker Children’s Zoo, 185 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & 175–176 Pritzker Music Pavilion, 2 Bailey Circus, 252 Orientation, 49–58 Psycho Baby, 230 River cruises, 3, 6 Osco Drugs, 67 Publications River North, 53 Outdoor activities, 204–218 visitor information, 50 accommodations, 94–96 beaches, 204–205 Puerto Rican Fest, 21 restaurants, 124–130 parks, 205–210 Pullman district, 171 shopping, 224 playgrounds, 210–211 Puppet Parlor Theatre, 261 River North Dance Company, sports and games, Puppet shows, 261 261 211–217 Purple Line, 60 Riverwalk, 113, 196 , 212 , 182–183 Rogers Park, 54, 56 Q antas, 280 , 247 P ace buses, 61 Qixo, 37 Pacifiers, 44 Quikbook.com, 30 Packing tips, 24–26, 42 S afety, 68–69 Parking, 64 suggestions for interna- Parks, 205–210 R adio stations, 68 tional visitors, 278–279 Passport information, Rand McNally, 52 Sailing, 216 274–275 Randolph Street Market Saint-Gaudens, Augustus, Peace Museum, 176 District 209 Pearl Art and Craft Supplies, restaurants, 115 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 19 226 Ravinia Festival, 20, Saks Fifth Avenue, 229 Pedway, 197 251–252 Sales taxes, 219 Peggy Notebaert Nature Reckless Records, 233–234 Sam Romano Youth Fishing Museum, 188 Record stores, 233 Derby, 214 , 20, 205 The Red Balloon Company, Saturday’s Child, 238 Celtic Fest Chicago, 23 234 The Savvy Traveller, 231 Chicago Blues Festival, 20 Red Line, 60 Science and Industry, transportation to, 246 , 261 Museum of, 3, 158–161 Viva! Chicago Latin Music Reservations classes and workshops, 218 Festival, 23 hotel, 71 Sculpture Tour, The Loop, Petrol, 283 restaurant, 84 156, 157 Physician referral service, 27 Restaurants, 103–142. See Seadog Ventures, 192 Picasso, Pablo, 156, 167 also Restaurant Index Sears Tower Skydeck, Pier Walk, 19 best bets, 10–13 165–166 Piggy Toes, 234 by cuisine, 103–106 Seasons, 17–18 Pilsen, 58 Greektown, 115–116 The Seated Lincoln, 209 Memorial Park, 210 hot dogs, 142 The Second Child, 232 Pipers Alley, 199 Lincoln Park, 131–138 , 258 Pipers Alley 4, 259 the Loop, 106–115 Security measures Pizza, 141–142 the Magnificent Mile & the air travel, 36 best, 12 Gold Coast, 116–123 Seneca Playlot Park, 211 Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 12, pizza, 141–142 Shedd Aquarium, 3, 141 price categories, 103 154–155, 162 Playgrounds, 210–211 Randolph Street Market Sheffield Garden Walk, 22 indoor, 217 District, 115 Shipping your luggage, 35 PlayMaze, 151 reservations, 84 Shoes, 234 Point zero, 51 River North, 124–130 Shopping, 219–238 Police, 68 suggestions for eating in, Belmont Avenue & Clark Polish Museum of America, 118 Street, 225–226 176–177 tipping, 286 Lakeview, 225 Politics, 292–294 Wicker Park/Bucktown, Lincoln Park, 225 Pops for Champagne, 249 140–141 Magnificent Mile (North Portage Park, 212, 216 Wrigleyville & the North Michigan Avenue), Post offices, 68, 198 Side, 138–140 219–224 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 306

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Shopping (cont.) Spring Flower Shows, 19 Theater on the Lake, 209 and the Loop, Stanley Field Hall, 151 The Theatre at American Girl 224 State Street, 51 Place, 250 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 226 shopping on, 224 “The Great Kohl Sailing Shopping districts, 219–226 State Street Thanksgiving Ship” exhibit (Kohl Chil- Shopping hours, 219 Parade, 24 dren’s Museum), 267 Shops at the Mart, 224 STA Travel, 36 “The Great Train Story” Shoreline Sightseeing, 64, Steppenwolf Theatre exhibit, 159 192 Company, 246 Theme stores, 237 Shower and baby gifts, 234 Steve Madden, 234 Think Small, 229 Shubert Theatre, 246, Stolen wallet, 16 Thomas Hughes Children’s 247–248 Story hours, 264–265 Library at Harold Washing- Sights and attractions, Street maps, 52 ton Library Center, 170, 143–195. See also Tours Strollers, cribs and furniture, 265 best views, 163–166 235–236 Thoroughbred Racing, 264 do-it-yourself sightseeing, Studio Theater, 249 Timeanddate.com, 33 154 Subway, 60 Time zones, 69, 286 gardens and conservato- Subway Navigator, 33 Tipping, 286 ries, 187–188 “Sue” (Tyrannosaurus rex), T-Mobile Hotspot, 32 historic houses, 180–184 151 Toilets, 286 nature centers, 188–189 Sullivan, Louis, 169, 198, Tour guides, 286 by neighborhood, 149–150 224, 245 Tours, 189–195. See also rides, 179–180 SummerDance, 252–253 Boat travel and tours suggestions for sightsee- Summer Solstice Celebration, cemetery, 195 ing, 143, 146, 148–149 21 Chicago Greeter, 50 zoos, 184–187 Summer Solstice celebration, Oak Park, 180–182 Site59.com, 29 171 special-interest neighbor- Six Flags Great America Surgical Science, Interna- hood tours, 193–194 (Gurnee), 179–180 tional Museum of, Toys, 237–238 Size conversion chart, 171–172 what to bring, 43 279–280 Swedish-American Museum Toys and Treasures, 238 Skokie Sports Park, 211, 215 Center, 177–178 Toyscape, 238 SkyCap International, 35 Sweets, 236–237 Toys et cetera, 238 Sleeping with the Fish Sweet Thang, 236 Trading Room of the old (Shedd Aquarium), 162 Swimming, 216–217 Chicago Stock Exchange, Sluggers, 211, 263 Sydney Marovitz Course, 166–167 Smarter Living, 29 214 Tragically Hip, 226 The Smart Museum of Art, , 246, 250 Train travel, 46, 281 177 Syringe-administered med- commuter trains, 62–63 Smith Museum of Stained ications, 274 Transit info, 69 Glass Windows, 162 Transportation, 28, 58–65 Snapfish, 32 by bicycle, 65 Sole custody decree, 39 “T ake Flight” exhibit, by boat, 64–65 Sony Gallery of Consumer 159 by bus, 60–61 Electronics, 237 Talbots Kids, 232 by car, 63–64 South Loop, 57–58 Taste of Chicago, 21, 207 by the El and the subway, accommodations, 79–81 Taxes, 69, 284 60 The South Side, 57–58 sales, 219 to entertainment venues, Southwest Airlines, 34 Taxis, 63, 253 246 Special events and festivals, Telegraph and telex services, fares, 59 18–24 285 taxis, 63 Spectator sports, 261–264 Telephone, 284–285 Visitor Pass, 60 Spertus Museum, 177 Temperatures, average, 18 Transportation Security The Spirit of Chicago, Tender Buttons, 226 Administration (TSA), 36 192–193 Tennis, 217 Travel Assistance Interna- Spooky Zoo Spectacular, 23 TFI Tours International, 36 tional, 27 Sportmart, 231, 235 Thanksgiving Parade, State Travel Avenue, 36 Sports Express, 35 Street, 24 Travelaxe, 30 Sports gear, 234–235 Theater, 253–255 Travelers Advantage, 37 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 307

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Traveler’s Aid International, Windy City Times, 68 283 W algreens, 67 Windy/Windy II, 193 Traveler’s checks, 16, Walking tours Wireless networks, 32 277–278 Chicago Architecture Foun- Women and Children First, Travelex Insurance Services, dation (CAF), 191 265 26 Chicago Historical Society, Women & Children First, 227 Travel Guard International, 194 Wonder Works (Oak Park), 26 self-guided 270–271 Traveling the Pacific, 153 Andersonville, 202 World Music Festival Travel insurance, 26–27, 38 Bucktown/Wicker Chicago, 23 Travel Insured International, Park, 202–203 World’s Money Exchange, 26 the Gold Coast, 199 277 Travelocity, 28, 30, 37 Lincoln Park, 200–202 Worldwide Assistance Travelweb, 30 the Loop, 197–199 Services, 27, 277 Trolleys Near North/Magnifi- Wright, Frank Lloyd, 169, Fox River Trolley Museum cent Mile, 196–197 191 (South Elgin), 178 Old Town, 199–200 Oak Park buildings, free, 59 Wallet, lost or stolen, 16 180–182, 190 Tutankhamen, King, statue Washington, Harold Wright Plus Tour, 19–20 of, 176 Library Center, 169–170 Wright Plus Tour, 19–20, 182 Washington Square Park, , 8, 263 210 Wrigleyville, 54 U -505 exhibit, 158–159 “Water Lab” exhibit, 188 restaurants, 138–140 Uncle Fun, 232 Water taxis, 64, 65 Underground Adventure, 153 , 220, 222 Union Pacific North Line, 63 WaterWays, 151 Y ahoo! Mail, 31 Union Station, 46 Waveland Bowl, 213 Yellow Cab, 63 United Airlines, 34 Waveland Courts, 217 YMCA of Metropolitan economy-class meal policy, Wayport, 32 Chicago, 212 46 Weather, 17–18 Unity Temple, 183 current conditions and (Picasso), 156 forecasts, 69 Z agat’s top-rated airline Untouchable Tours, 194 Weather.com, 33 meals, 45 The UPS Store, 285 Websites Zanies Comedy Club, 258 Uptown, 54 accommodations, 29–31 Zell Holocaust Memorial, Urban Outfitters, 232 airfares, 28–29 177 US Airways, 34 best, 9 Zoo Lights Festival, 24 economy-class meal policy, car rentals, 31 Zoos, 184–187 46 traveler’s toolbox, 33 Brookfield Zoo, 184–185 U.S. Cellular Field, 263 traveling with kids, 28 Hamill Family Play Zoo, visitor information, 14 153–154 Wells Street Art Festival, 21 Lincoln Park, 3, 185–187 V enetian Night, 22 Wendella Commuter Boats, Jammin’ at the Zoo, 21 Video, flying with, 47 65 Pritzker Children’s Zoo Vietnam Veterans Art Wendella Sightseeing Boats, & Farm-in-the-Zoo, Museum, National, 193 185 174–175 Westfield North Bridge, 222 Spooky Zoo Spectacu- Virtual Bellhop, 35 West Loop, 56–57 lar, 23 Visa ATM Locator, 33 The West Side, 56–57 Zoo Lights Festival, 24 Visas, 273–274 Where Chicago (magazine), Visa Waiver Program, 273 51 Visitor information, 14, White Sox, 19, 263–264 ACCOMMODATIONS Wicker Park/Bucktown, 57 49–50 Allerton Crowne Plaza, restaurants, 140–141 by telephone, 50 90–91 shopping, 226 websites, 9 The Belden-Stratford, 100 walking tour, 202–203 Visitor Pass, 60 Best Western Hawthorne Wi-fi (wireless fidelity), 32 Viva! Chicago Latin Music Terrace Hotel, 8, 100 “Wild Reef-Sharks at Festival, 23 Best Western River North Shedd” exhibit, 155 Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Hotel, 95–96 236–237 Wilmette, 267–268 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 308

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City Suites Hotel, 101 Westin Chicago River North, House of Blues, 129 The Claridge, 97 95 Houston’s, 125 Courtyard by Marriott — Windy City Urban Inn, 100 Jack Melnick’s Corner Tap, Chicago Downtown/Mag- 120 nificent Mile, 8, 91 John Barleycorn, 136 Courtyard by Marriott — RESTAURANTS Johnny Rocket’s, 12–13 Chicago Downtown/Mag- American Girl Place Cafe, John’s Place, 136 nificent Mile, 91–92 12, 116–117 Kabuki, 134 Crowne Plaza Chicago-The Ann Sather, 138–139 La Cantina Enoteca, 110 Silversmith, 8, 73 Artopolis, 116 La Creperie, 136 Doubletree Guest Suites, 86 Athena, 116 Leona’s, 125 The Drake, 8, 86–87 Atwood Cafe, 9–10, Leona’s Pizzeria, 142 Embassy Suites Hotel 106–107 Lou Malnati’s (Naperville), Chicago-Downtown, 8, Bandera, 116–117 270 94–95 The Berghoff, 107, 110 Lou Mitchell’s, 112 Fairmont Hotel, 72 Big Bowl, 11, 120–121 Maggiano’s, 11, 126 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Billy Goat Tavern, 121 Manny’s Coffee Shop & Deli, 8, 9, 81 Bistro 110, 119 112–113 Hampton Inn & Suites Bourgeois Pig, 134–135 Margie’s Candies, 10, 236 Chicago-Downtown, 9, 96 Brasserie Jo, 124 Mike Ditka’s Restaurant, 11, Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, 8, Buca di Beppo, 138 117 10, 73, 76 Café Brauer, 135, 209 Mr. Beef, 129 Hilton Chicago, 80 Cafe Iberico, 127 Mrs. Levy’s Delicatessen, 113 Hilton Garden Inn, 92 California Pizza Kitchen, 121 Murphy’s Red Hots, 142 Holiday Inn Chicago-City Carson’s, 11, 125 Nookies, 137 Centre, 92–93 Charlie’s Ale House on Navy Northside Café, 140 Homewood Suites, 10, 93 Pier, 121–122 Oak Street Beachstro, 117 Hotel 71, 77 Cheesecake Factory, 119 Oak Tree, 123 Hotel Allegro, 79 Chicago Pizza & Oven O’Brien’s Restaurant, 131 Hotel Burnham, 8–9, 76 Grinder, 142 O’Donovan’s, 139 Hotel InterContinental Coco Pazzo Café, 119–120 , 158 Chicago, 9, 87–88 Corner Bakery, 122 Parthenon, 116 Hotel Monaco, 77 Costas, 116 Pat’s Pizzeria, 142 House of Blues Hotel, 10 Dave & Buster’s, 127 Pegasus, 10, 116 Le Méridien, 88–89 Ed Debevic’s, 127 Penny’s Noodle Shop, 139 The Majestic Hotel, 101 Edwardo’s, 141–142 Peterson’s (Oak Park), 271 Millennium Knickerbocker Eli’s Cheesecake World, 123 Phil Smidt’s (Hammond), 114 Hotel, 89 El Jardin, 135 Pizzeria Due, 129–130 Omni Ambassador East, ESPN Zone, 120 Pizzeria Uno, 129 96–97 Flapjaw Café, 122 Pizzeria Uno (Vernon Hills), Palmer House Hilton, 78 Flat Top Grill, 135–136 272 Park Hyatt Chicago, 8, 81–82 Fluky’s, 142 Portillo’s, 142 The Peninsula Chicago, 9, 82, foodlife, 12, 122 Potbelly Sandwich Works, 84–85 Garden Café (Glencoe), 269 113 Red Roof Inn Chicago Down- Geja’s Café, 131 Rainforest Cafe, 130 town, 9, 94 Gino’s East, 12, 128 Ranalli’s Pizzeria, Libations & Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Gold Coast Dogs, 11–12, Collectibles, 142 78–79 142 Reza’s, 126–127 The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 8, Goose Island Brewing Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs (Oak 9, 85 Company, 131, 134 Park), 114 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Greek Islands, 116 Rock ‘n’ Roll McDonald’s, Towers, 89 Green Door Tavern, 128 130 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, Hard Rock Cafe, 128–129 Ron of Japan, 117, 119 85–86 Harry Caray’s, 12, 124 Rosebud on Taylor, 110–111 Talbott Hotel, 90 Hawthorne Center Mall, 272 Sai Café, 134 Travelodge Chicago Down- Heaven on Seven, 112 Santorini, 116 town, 80–81 Hecky’s Barbecue Scoozi, 10–11, 126–127 Tremont Hotel, 90 (Evanston), 114 The Signature Room at the Westin Chicago Michigan Homer’s Ice Cream (Wil- 95th, 10, 164 Avenue, 93 mette), 114 Silver Cloud Bar & Grill, 140 18_577476 bindex.qxd 2/4/05 6:54 PM Page 309

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South Water Kitchen, 111 Tuscany, 107 Walker Bros. Original Pancake Stanley’s, 12, 137 Twin Anchors, 137–138 House (Wilmette), 268 Superdawg Drive-In, 142 Twisted Spoke, 130 White Fence Farm (Lemont), Toast, 11, 137 Uncommon Ground, 139–140 114 Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap, The Village, 111 The Wieners Circle, 142 113–115 Vivere, 111–112 Wishbone, 11, 12, 115