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Affinia Hotel, 36–37, 51, 58, 191 Fairmont , 47 Allerton Crowne Plaza, 36–37, 52, 58 Fairmont Hotel, 36–37, 50, 61 aloft (W Hotel), 50, 56, 58 Four Points Sheraton O’Hare, 49, 53, 57, 61 Ambassador East Hotel, 36–37, 51, 59, Four Seasons Hotel, 36–37, 51, 61 133 Avenue Hotel, 36–37, 52, 59 Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown, 36–37, 50, 62 Best Western Grant Park Hotel, 36–37, 53, Hampton Inn Midway Bedford Park, 54, 62 59 Hampton Inn O’Hare, 52, 56, 62 Best Western Hawthorne Terrace, 53, 58 Hampton Inn Westchester/Chicago, 53, Best Western O’Hare, 54, 58 56, 63 Best Western River North, 36–37, 54, 57, 58 Hard Rock Hotel, 36–37, 50, 63 Best Western University Plaza, 54, 59 , 36–37, 50, 63 Blackstone Hotel, 191 Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 36–37, 52, 62 Hilton Garden Inn Evanston, 52, 62 Candlewood Suites O’Hare, 52, 56, 59 Hilton Garden Inn Oakbrook Terrace, 52, 62 Carleton of Oak Park, 52, 59 Hilton O’Hare, 51, 63 Chicago O’Hare Garden Hotel, 53, 56, 58 Hilton Suites Downtown, 36–37, 50, 63 Comfort Inn Downers Grove, 55, 57, 58 Hilton Suites Oakbrook Terrace, 51, 56, 63 Comfort Inn Elk Grove Village, 53, 58 Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village, 53, 62 Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Holiday Inn Express Downers Grove, 54, 62 Center, 36–37, 51, 59 Holiday Inn Express O’Hare, 53, 57, 62 Conrad Chicago, 36–37, 50, 59 Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 36–37, 53, 63 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, 36–37, Holiday Inn North Shore, 53, 63 50, 59 Holiday Inn Oakbrook Terrace, 54, 63 Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile, Holiday Inn Select O’Hare, 51, 56, 64, 83 36–37, 53, 60 Hotel 71, 36–37, 50, 64 Courtyard by Marriott Oakbrook Terrace, Hotel Allegro, 36–37, 49, 53, 64 53, 57, 60 Hotel Blake, 36–37, 50, 64 Courtyard by Marriott Wood Dale, 52, 56, 60 Hotel Burnham, 36–37, 51, 65 Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 53, 56, 61 Hotel Indigo, 36–37, 51, 65 Hotel InterContinental Chicago, 36–37, 50, Dana Hotel & Spa, 191 65 Doubletree Downers Grove, 52, 56, 61 Hotel Monaco, 36–37, 50, 64 Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Hotel Sax Chicago, 47 Mile, 36–37, 51, 61 Howard Johnson, 36–37, 55, 64 Doubletree Hotel Chicago North Shore, 52, Hyatt Regency Chicago in Center, 60 36–37, 52, 65 Doubletree Hotel Chicago Oak Brook, 53, 60 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 36–37, 45, DoubletreeCOPYRIGHTED O’Hare Rosemont, 51, 56, 60 52, MATERIAL65 Drake Hotel, 36–37, 50, 61 Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 52, 65, 83 Hyatt Rosemont, 53, 64 Embassy Suites Chicago, 36–37, 53, 61 Embassy Suites Downtown/Lakefront, Inn of Chicago, 52, 64 36–37, 50, 61 Embassy Suites Lombard, 52, 57, 60 James Chicago, The, 36–37, 51, 64 Embassy Suites O’Hare, 52, 60 Essex Inn, 36–37, 51, 60 La Quinta Inn Oakbrook Terrace, 55, 65 358 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

Marriott Chicago Downtown, 36–37, 53, 65 Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 36–37, 50, 69 Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown, 36–37, 54, 65 Sax Hotel Chicago, 36–37, 50, 69 Marriott Oak Brook, 51, 57, 66 Seneca Hotel & Suites, The, 36–37, 51, 69 Marriott O’Hare, 52, 66 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 36–37, Marriott Residence Inn Downtown, 36–37, 50, 56, 68 50, 66 Sheraton Gateway Suites O’Hare, 51, 57, 68, Marriott Suites Downers Grove, 52, 67 83–84 Marriott Suites O’Hare, 51, 57, 67 Sleep Inn Midway Airport, 55, 68 Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 36–37, 51, Sofitel Chicago O’Hare, 49, 53, 69, 83 67 Sofitel Water Tower, 36–37, 50, 69 Motel 6 O’Hare East, 55, 57, 66 Sutton Place Hotel, 36–37, 51, 69 Swissotel Chicago, 36–37, 50, 68 Omni Chicago Hotel, 36–37, 50, 66 Orrington Hotel Evanston, 51, 66 Talbott Hotel, 36–37, 51, 68 Palmer House Hilton, 36–37, 51, 57, 67, Travelodge Downtown, 36–37, 55, 68 121, 191 Trump International Hotel and Tower, Park Hyatt Chicago, 36–37, 50, 67 36–37, 47, 50, 69, 191 Park View Hotel, The, 36–37, 47, 55, 67, 191 Peninsula, The, 36–37, 50, 66 W City Center Hotel, 36–37, 51, 69 W Lakeshore, 36–37, 50, 69 Quality Inn O’Hare, 54, 57, 66 Westin Hotel O’Hare, 52, 70, 83 Westin Michigan Avenue, 36–37, 50, 70 Radisson O’Hare, 53, 56, 66 Westin River North Chicago, 36–37, 57, 70 Raffaello, 36–37, 50, 67 Whitehall Hotel, 36–37, 52, 70 Red Roof Inn Downers Grove, 55, 56, 67 Willows Hotel, 54, 70 Red Roof Inn Downtown, 36–37, 55, 67 Wyndham Chicago, 36–37, 51, 70 Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 36–37, 50, 68 Wyndham Drake Hotel Oak Brook, 53, 57, Renaissance Oak Brook Hotel, 51, 56, 68 70 Residence Inn by Marriott O’Hare, 52, 57, 68 Wyndham O’Hare, 53, 70 RESTAURANT INDEX Note: Page numbers in boldface type indicate restaurant profiles. A La Carte, 296 Bagel, The, 203 Ai, 193 Beat Kitchen, 204 ajasteak, 191 Berghoff Restaurant and Café, 197, 211, Alexander’s Steak House and Cocktail 215–16 Lounge, 142 Big Jones, 192 Alinea, 194, 198, 207, 209, 212 Bijan’s Bistro, 204 Al’s No. 1 Italian Beef, 135 Billy Goat Tavern, 203 Andy’s Deli, 131 Bin 36, 198, 199, 208, 216–17 Ann Sather’s Restaurant, 126, 130 Bistro Campagne, 197, 217 Anteprima, 192 Bistro Margot, 202 Army & Lou’s, 142, 206 Bite/, 205 Art of Pizza, The, 193 Bittersweet, 295 Artopolis, 197, 209–10, 211 BJ’s Market and Bakery, 206 Arun’s Thai Restaurant, 194, 199, 210, 212 Blackbird, 194, 198, 211, 217–18 Athena, 204 Bluebird, The, 204 avec, 194, 197, 210, 211, 215 Bluprint, 191 Avenues, 191 BOKA, 198, 212, 218–19 RESTAURANT INDEX 359

Bongo Room, 196, 212–13, 219–20 Everest, 197, 211, 227–28 Bonsoirée, 194 Bottom Lounge, 342 Feast, 203 Brasserie JO, 202 Feed, 133 Brasserie Ruhlmann, 192 FitzGerald’s, 346–47 Bricks, 205 Follia, 197, 211, 228–29 Bristol, The, 204 Frango Café, 276 Bruna’s Ristorante, 135 Frankie’s Scaloppine, 194 Buddy Guy’s Legends, 342–44 Frasca, 205 Byron’s Hot Dogs, 203 Frontera Grill, 194, 198, 208, 229–30 Fulton’s on the River, 193 Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!, 204 Furama, 128 Café des Architectes, 191, 198, 208, 220 Café Iberico, 199, 208, 220–21 Gage, The, 198, 211, 230–31 Cafe Jumping Bean, 136 Geja’s Cafe, 143 Café Selmarie, 203 Gene & Georgetti, 193 Caffé Baci, 294 Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse, 199, 208, Carlos’, 206 231–32 Carnitas Uruapan, 137 Gitel’s Kosher Pastry Shop, 127 Carnivale, 198, 211, 221–22 Glascott’s Groggery, 143 Charlie Trotter’s, 198, 212, 222–23 Goddess & Grocer, The, 289, 294 Chez Joel, 202 Goose Island Brewpub, 202 Chicago Brauhaus, 202 graham elliot, 191 Chicago Chop House, 199, 208, 223–24 Green Dolphin Street, 205 Chief O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant, 197, 224 Green Zebra, 198, 199, 212–13, 232 C-House, 191 Cippolina, 296 Half Shell, 193 Cité, 194 Harold’s Chicken, 141 Clark Street Ale House, 202 HB Home Bistro, 193 Club Lucky, 345 Healthy Food Restaurant, 138 Coalfire, 193, 205 Heartland Cafe, 143 Coco Pazzo, 197, 208, 224–25 Hecky’s BBQ, 205 Conte di Savoia, 135 Hema’s Kitchen, 192 Continental, The, 132 Hopleaf, 202 Corner Bakery Cafe, 294 Horseshoe, 328–29 Cru Café and Wine Bar, 204 Hot Doug’s, 197, 233 Cuatro, 198, 225–26 House of Blues, 205, 349–50 Custom House, 193 HUB 51, 194 C-View, 194 Cyrano’s Bistrot & Wine Bar, 203, 205 iCream, 296 Ina’s, 203 David Burke’s Primehouse, 193, 203 India House, 192 de cero, 198, 211, 226–27 Irazu, 196, 212–13, 233–34 Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop, 206 Dorado, 192 Jane’s, 203 Drawing Room at Le Passage, 194, 206 Japonais, 196, 208, 234–35 Jin Ju, 197, 235–36 Eleven City Diner, 203 Joe’s Be-Bop Café and Jazz Emporium, 205 Emperor’s Choice, 192 Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Ennui Cafe, 143 199, 208, 236 Erickson’s Delicatessen, 126 erwin, 203 Kiki’s Bistro, 203 360 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

La Sardine, 203 Lalo’s, 137 Oceanique, 193 Landmark, 204 Odyssey cruise, 122 Lao Sze Chuan, 192 Old Town Ale House, 134 Le Bouchon, 132, 203 Old Town Brasserie Market, 192 Le Colonial, 197, 199, 208, 236–37 Old Town School of Folk Music, 352–53 Le Lan, 199, 208, 237–38 one sixtyblue, 198, 211, 250–51 Lem’s BBQ, 205 Opera, 196, 211, 251–52 Leon’s Bar-B-Q, 205 Orange, 196, 212, 252 Les Nomades, 206 Original Ferrara Bakery, 135 L2O, 198, 212, 239–40 Lockwood, 191 Panaderia Nuevo Leon, 136 Los Comales Restaurant, 137 Park Grill, 196, 252–53 Lottie’s Pub, 336 Pegasus, 204 Lou Malnati’s, 198, 208, 238–39 Perennial, 191, 193 Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant, 196, 211, 239 Pete Miller’s Seafood & Prime Steak, 205 Lula, 144, 196, 240–41 Philander’s, 205 LuxBar, 204 Phoenix, 196, 253–54 Piccolo Sogno, 191, 204 m. henry, 203 Piece, 196, 198, 212–13, 254–55 MacArthur’s Restaurant, 140–41, 206 Pizza D.O.C., 193, 205 mado, 190, 192 Pizzeria Due, 205 Maiz, 192 Pizzeria Uno, 205 MANA food bar, 190, 193 Polo Cafe, 138 Manny’s Coffee Shop & Deli, 194, 196, 211, Prairie Grass Cafe, 196, 255–56 241–42 Province, 191 Map Room, 202 Publican, The, 196, 211, 256–57 Marigold, 192 Puck’s at the MCA, 204 Mario’s Lemonade Stand, 135 Pump Room, 134 Maza, 192 Meiji, 193 Quartino, 204 Mercat a la Planxa, 191, 199, 211 Merlo, 192 Real Tenochtitlán, 192 Merle’s #1 Barbecue, 205 Red Apple, 131 Mila’s European Restaurant and Bakery, 135 Red Light, 192 Mirai Sushi, 197, 199, 212–13, 243 Red Lion Pub, The, 202 Mr. Beef, 203 Resi’s Bierstube, 202 mk, 198, 208, 243–44 Reza’s Restaurant, 126 Morton’s, 199, 208, 244–45 Rib Joint, The, 205 moto, 198, 211, 245–46 Ribs ‘n’ Bibs, 205 Mundial Cocina Mestiza, 137 RJ Grunts, 141 Muskie’s, 203 RL, 192, 194 Robinson’s #1 Ribs, 205 Nacional 27, 191, 198, 208, 246–47 RoSal’s, 192 NAHA, 197, 198, 208, 247–48 Negro League Café, 140 Salaam Restaurant & Bakery, 142 N9NE Steakhouse, 199, 211, 248–49 Salpicón, 198, 208, 257 No Exit Cafe, 143 San Soo Gab San, 204 NoMI, 198, 208, 249 Santorini, 197, 199, 211, 257–58 North Pond, 198, 212, 250 Schaller’s Pump, 138 Northside Bar and Grill, 132 Schwa, 193 N.Y.C. Bagel Deli, 203 Seasons, 198, 208, 258–59 SUBJECT INDEX 361

Sensational Bites, 295 Thai Pastry, 193 Sepia, 141, 193 Thai Urban Kitchen, 193 Shanghai Terrace, 192 312 Chicago, 192 Shaw’s Crab House, 199, 208, 259 Three Happiness, 196, 265–66 Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Garden, 202 Tizi Melloul, 192 Siam Country, 129 Toast, 203 Signature Room on the 95th, 194 Tommy’s Rock & Roll Cafe, 133 Sixteen, 191, 194, 198, 208, 260–61 Topo Gigio, 204 Skylark, 137 Topolobampo, 194, 197, 208 Smith & Wollensky, 199, 208, 261 Trader Vic’s, 354 Smoke Daddy, 205 Trattoria D.O.C., 205 Sola, 193 TRU, 198, 208, 267–68 Spacca Napoli, 197, 261–62 Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap, 135 Spertus Museum, 194 Turquoise, 193 Spiaggia, 197, 208, 262–63 Twin Anchors, 134, 196, 212, 268 Spoken Word Cafe, 140 Twisted Spoke, 204 Spoon Thai, 193 Spring, 198, 199, 212–13, 263 Uncommon Ground, 333 Steve’s Deli, 203 Urban Kitchen, The, 191 Stretch Run, 191 urbanbelly, 192 Sundance Saloon, 329 Superdawg Drive-In, 194, 196, 264 sushi wabi, 193 Valois, 139 Village Tap, 202 SUSHISAMBA rio, 199, 208, 264–65 Svea Restaurant, 126 Swedish Bakery, 126 Walnut Room, 276 Weber Grill, 206 Table Fifty-Two, 190, 192 Wiener’s Circle, The, 204 Takashi, 190, 193 Wishbone, 196, 199, 211, 269 Tallgrass, 206 Woodlawn Tap, 139 Tango Sur, 193 Tavern at the Park, 194 Yats, 204 Tavern on Rush, 204, 335 Tempo, 204 Zealous, 206 SUBJECT INDEX Accommodations, 35–70. See also separate half-price programs for, 39–40 Accommodations Index by locations, 48–49 alphabetical listing of, 58–70 new, 47 bed and breakfast, 41 package deals in, 41–42 for business travelers, 43–46 parking at, 38 characteristics of, 46–49 preferred rates for, 40 condos, 41 quality ratings of, 50–70 from consolidators, 40–41 rating/ranking of, 50–55 for conventions, 43–46, 82–84 renovated, 47 corporate rates for, 38–39 reservations for, 43 costs of, 45–46, 50–70 bed and breakfast, 41 discounts for, 38–41 condominiums, 41 fitness facilities in, 307–8 conventions, 45–46 good deals in, 38–41 services, 40–41 362 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

Accommodations (continued) Uptown, 127–28 reservations for (continued) Wicker Park, 131–32 telephone numbers for, 44 maps, 18–19 restaurants in, 191 postmodern, 22 selection of, 35, 38 Prairie School, 20–21, 169–70 tipping in, 101–2 , 22–23, 153 top 30, 55–57 tours, 23, 32, 117–20. See also travel agent help with, 42–43 Neighborhoods, sightseeing in weekend rates for, 38 Wright, Frank Lloyd, 20–21, 32, 119, from wholesalers, 40–41 169–70, 308–9 Addams, Jane, Hull-House Museum, 12, , 75 156–57, 173–74 Arlington Park, 321 Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Art Museum, 103, 150–51, 157–58 murals, 136–37 Aerobics, facilities for, 307 outdoor sculptures, 23–25 African Americans shopping for, 276–79 art museums, 165–66 architecture, 21 dancing, 333 Art Institute of Chicago, 151–54, 157–58 festivals, 31 disabled access to, 102–3 nightlife, 139–42 location of, 18–20 Airport(s) shopping in, 276–77 Midway, 29, 81–82, 86, 91–93 Art museums O’Hare International, 29, 81–82, 86–91 African American, 165–66 transportation to/from McCormick Place, American, 276–77 81–82 Art Institute of Chicago, 18–20, 102–3, Airport Express, 89, 93 151–54, 157–58, 276–77 Alcohol, 104–5. See also Entertainment and contemporary, 156–57, 277 night life disabled-visitor access to, 102–3 , 320 Near East, 184–85 American Girl Place, 145, 274–75 eclectic, 164–65 Amtrak service, 29–30, 94 holography, 156–57, 179 Amusement parks, 146, 183–84 Mexican, 136, 181–82 Andersonville, 32, 125–26 oriental, 184–85 Animals. See Zoos outsider, 156–57 Antique Coach & Carriage Company, The, Polish, 156–57, 186–87 123 shopping in, 276–77 AON Centre, 23 Ukrainian, 188–89 Aquariums, 148, 156–57, 174–75 Vietnam veterans, 156–57, 182–83 Arboretums, 177–78 Asian community, 127–28, 134 Architecture, 17–23 Attractions, 150–89 Art Deco, 21 by locations, 154–55 Chicago School, 20 map, 156–57 classical, 20 profiles of, 150–89 after fire, 17, 20 suburbs, 155 International Style, 21 by type, 152–53 Loop, 271 Auditorium Building, 18–19 mansions Automatic teller machines, at airport, 91 Gold Coast, 133–34 Hyde Park, 138–39 Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Pullman, 144–45 155, 158 South Shore, 142–43 Bank of America Theater, 338 SUBJECT INDEX 363

Banking services, 90–91 Casinos, riverboat, 321 Bars. See Entertainment and nightlife Charnley, James, house of, 18–19 Baseball, 317–19 Chicago Architecture Foundation, 118–19 Basketball, 319–20 Chicago Board of Trade Building, 18–19, 21 Bathhouses, 306–7 Chicago Botanic Garden, 103, 148, 159–60, Beaches, 314, 315 309 Bed and breakfasts, 41 Chicago Children’s Museum, 156–57, Beer, 196, 202 160–61 Betting, 321 Chicago Cultural Center, 18–20, 156–57, Bicycling 161–62 mountain, 313–14 Chicago Federal Center, 18–19, 21 road, 312–13 Chicago Fire of 1871, 12–13, 17, 20, 118, Black Ensemble Theatre, 340 135 Board of Trade Building, 18–19, 21 Chicago History Museum, 103, 156–57, Boats 162–63 recreation in, 315 Chicago Office of Tourism, 28 tours in, 117–21 Chicago Park District, recreational facilities Bridgehouse tours, 120–21 in, 32, 310, 311 Bridgeport, sightseeing in, 137–38 (shopping center), 274 Bronzeville, 139–42 Chicago Public Library, 134 Brookfield Zoo, 103, 158–59, 309 Chicago River, 13, 95, 117–21 Buckingham Fountain, 119, 146 Chicago River Museum, 120 Bucktown, 131–32, 301–2, 335–36 Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 339 Buildings. See Architecture; specific buildings Chicago Sinfonietta, 341 Burnham, Daniel H., 13, 20 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 341 Buses, 30, 112–13 Chicago Transit Authority, 89, 103–4, to/from McCormick Place, 81 109–12 tours in, 116–17, 121 Chicago Trolley Company tours, 116–17 from train station, 94 Chicago Water Works Visitor Center, 99 wheelchair accessible, 103 Children Business travelers, 43–46, 74. See also activities for, 145–46 Conventions and trade shows gift shopping for, 305 Busse Woods Bicycle Trail, 313 museums for, 156–57, 160–61, 185–86 playgrounds for, 91, 160–61 Cabs, 113–14 theater for, 340 crime avoidance in, 106 Chinatown, 134 to/from McCormick Place, 81 Churches. See under Worship, places of to/from Midway Airport, 93 CityPass, 146 to/from O’Hare International Airport, 87, Civic Convention and Tourism Bureau, 28 89 Civic Opera House, 341 tipping for, 100 Clark Street, shopping in. See under Shopping to/from Union Station, 94 Clothing, shopping for. See under Shopping Calendars Clybourn Corridor. See Lincoln Park– convention, 72–74 Clybourn Corridor special events, 31–34 College sports teams, 320–21 Camp Sagawau, 316 Comedy, 330–31 Canoes, recreation in, 315 Concerts. See Music Car(s). See Driving; Parking Condominium rental, 41 Carl C. Heisen House, 18–19 Conrad Sulzer Library, 128–29 Carriage rides, 122–23 Conventions and trade shows, 71–84 Carson Pirie Scott & Company, 18–20, 271 accommodations for, 43–46, 82–83 364 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

Conventions and trade shows (continued) in subterranean streets, 109 calendar for, 72–74 traffic problems in, 27–28, 97–98, 107 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, DuSable Museum of African-American 72–74, 83–84 History, 165–66 lunch alternatives for, 82 at McCormick Place, 44–45, 71–83 Eating. See also Restaurants; at Navy Pier, 82–83 separate Restaurant Index Court Theatre, 339 at conventions, 82 Coyote Building, 131–32 Edward P. Russell house, 18–19 Crime, 105–6 El (elevated trains), 109–10, 149 Crowds, avoiding, 27–28 Entertainment and nightlife, 322–55 Cruises, river and lake, 117–21 adult, 334–36 Cultural Center, Chicago, 18–20, 156–57, blues, 329–30, 342–44, 349–50 161–62 classical music, 341 Cultural festivals, 31–34 comedy, 330–31 Currency exchange, at airport, 91 country-western music, 328–29 Customs, local, 99–102 dancing, 331–33, 342, 347–48, 353–54 Cycling folk music, 352–53 mountain, 313–14 gentlemen’s clubs, 337 road, 312–13 “green” venues for, 333–34 interactive theater, 330–31 Daley Bicentennial Plaza, 310, 315–16 jazz, 33, 327–28, 348 Dancing, 331–33, 342, 347–48, 353–54 by locations, 343 DANK-Haus German Cultural Center, 163–64 piano bars, 333, 335, 337, 344–46 David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, profiles of, 342–55 164–65 rock music, 324–27 Department stores, 274–76 singles scene, 334–37 DePaul University, 143–44, 320 theater, 337–41 Devon Avenue, sightseeing in, 126–27 Ernest Hemingway Museum, 166–67 Dining. See Restaurants; Ethnic festivals, 31–34 separate Restaurant Index Evanston, shopping in, 272, 296 Dinner cruises, 122 Excalibur, 18–19 Dinner theaters, 340 Exercise. See Recreation Disabled visitors, access and services for, 90, Explore Chicago, 99 102–4. See also specific attractions Division Street, nightlife, 335 Farmer’s Market, 293 Division Street Russian and Turkish Baths, Federal Center Complex, 18–19, 21 306–7 Festival Hall, at Navy Pier, 82–83 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Festival of Lights, 148 72–74, 83–84 Field Museum of Natural History, 103, Donny’s Skybox Studio Theater, 339 156–57, 167–68 Driving, 30, 107. See also Parking Fire of 1871, 12–13, 17, 20, 118, 135 to/from Donald E. Stephens Convention Fish Hotel project, 121 Center, 83–84 Fisher Building, 18–19 to/from McCormick Place, 81 Fitness centers, 307 to/from Midway Airport, 93 Flatiron Building, 131–32 to/from O’Hare International Airport, Flower(s). See Garden(s) 89–90 Food. See also Restaurants; Driving (continued) separate Restaurant Index routes for, 85–86 at conventions, 82 scenic, 147–48, 177–78 Football, 319 SUBJECT INDEX 365

Foreign-visitor services, at airport, 90 Oriental, 184–85 Forest Preserve, Palos, 309–10, 313 Polish, 156–57, 186–87 Hockey, 320 Galleries, art, 276–79. See also Art museums Holidays, calendar of, 31–34 Gambling, 321 Hollywood Casino Aurora, 321 Gangsters, 14, 121–22 Horse racing, 321 Garden(s), 43, 148, 152 Horseshoe Hammond, 321 Chicago Botanic Garden, 103, 148, Hot Tix program, 340–41 159–60, 309 Hotels. See Accommodations; disabled-visitor access to, 103 separate Accommodations Index Garfield Park Conservatory, 170 Hull-House Museum, 12, 156–57, 173–74 Lincoln Park Conservatory, 176–77 Humboldt Park, sightseeing in, 144 Morton Arboretum, The, 177–78 Hyde Park, sightseeing in, 138–39 Garfield Park Conservatory, 170 Gentlemen’s clubs, 337 IBM Building, 21 Geography, of Chicago, 94–97 Ice skating, 315–16 German community, 128–29 Illinois Institute of Technology, 21 German Cultural Center, 163–64 Illinois River, 95 Ghost-related tours, 121–22 Indian community, 126–27 Glencoe, shopping in, 292–93 Information sources, 28–29, 99 Gold Coast, 95, 133–34, 308 Chicago Cultural Center, 18–20, 161–62 Golf, 310–12 disabled-visitor services, 103 Goodman Theatre, 377 O’Hare International Airport, 91 Grant Park, 95, 148, 310 publications, 102 Greek community, 129 visitor centers, 28–29 Inland Steel Building, 18–19 Hair salons, 279–81 Inline skating, 312–13 Halsted Street, shopping in. International Museum of Surgical Science, See under Shopping 156–57, 172 Handicapped visitors, access and services for, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider 90, 102–4. See also specific attractions Art, 156–57, 172–73 Harold Washington Library Center, 18–19, Italian community, 135–36 22, 156–57, 170–72 Harrah’s Joliet Casino, 321 James Charnley House, 18–19 Hawthorne Race Course, 321 James R. Thompson Center, 18–19 Hearing-impaired visitors, telephones for, 90 Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 12, Heisen, Carl C., house of, 18–19 156–57, 173–74 Hemingway, Ernest, 166–67 Jazz, 327–28, 348 Henry Crown Space Theater, 179–81 Jerry Springer Show, The, 149 Highways, 85–86, 97–98 Jewish community, 126–27, 139 scenic, 147–48 John G. Shedd Aquarium, 148, 156–57, subterranean, 109 174–75 Hispanic community, 136–37 , 18–19, 22, 148, Historic Pullman Foundation, 144–45 156–57, 175–76 History of Chicago, 7–23 Kenwood, sightseeing in, 138–39 tours related to, 119–20 Kettle Moraine, 314 History museums, 156–57, 162–63 African-American, 165–66 Lake Michigan, 95 Near East, 184–85 beaches, 314 Lithuanian, 155, 158 boat tours on, 117–21 366 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

Lake Michigan (continued) accommodations near, 44–45 running along, 309–10 airport connections with, 81 views of, 149 Arie Crown Theater, 75 walking along, 308–10 Business Center, 78 water sports on, 314–15 convention calendar for, 72–74 Lake Shore Drive, 86, 96, 148 drawbacks of, 77 Lake Shore Park, tennis facilities at, 310 exhibit-hall designations, 77–78 Lakefront Trail, 149, 308, 309, 312, 313 exhibitor move-in and move-out, 80 Lakeview, sightseeing in, 129–30 Lakeside Center (East Building), 78 Landmarks, tourist, 153 layout of, 77–80 Language services, at airport, 90 map of, 76 LaSalle Street, 18–19 North Building, 78–79 Latino community, 136–37 numbering system, 77–78 Libraries off-site eating alternatives, 82 Chicago Public, 134 overview of, 71, 74 Conrad Sulzer, 128–29 parking at, 80 DANK-Haus German Cultural Center, South Building, 79 163–64 transportation to/from, 81 Harold Washington, 18–19, 22, 156–57, McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse, 120 170–72 McCormick Tribune Ice Skating Rink, 316 “Life over Time” exhibit, 167–68 McFetridge Sports Center, tennis facilities at, Lincoln Avenue, shopping in. See under 310 Shopping Macy’s, 275–76 Lincoln Park Conservatory, 176–77 Madison Street, 98 Lincoln Park Zoo, 156–57, 176–77 Magnificent Mile. See Michigan Avenue Lincoln Park/Clybourn Corridor Marquette Building, 18–19 shopping in. See under Shopping Mason Brayman Starring House, 18–19 sightseeing in, 143–44 Mercury Theater, 340 walking in, 308–9 Mexican community, 136–37 Lincoln Square, 128–29 Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile), 96, Liquor, 104–5. See also Entertainment and 272–76 nightlife bridge on, views from, 148 Little Village, sightseeing in, 136–37 maps for, 273 Lodging. See Accommodations; parking for, 108 separate Accommodations Index shopping on. See under Shopping Logan Square, sightseeing in, 144 Midway, attractions, 155 Lookingglass Theatre Company, 340 Midway Airport, 29, 81–82, 86, 91–93 Loop, The Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig, 21 area west of, 97, 278–79, 297 Milwaukee Avenue, sightseeing in, 130–31 attractions, 154–55 Miracle Mile. See Michigan Avenue el lines converging in, 109–10 , 18–19 geography of, 95, 96 Money services, at airport, 90–91 maps of, 273 Montrose Avenue Beach, 314, 315 sculpture in, 23–25 Montrose Harbor, view from, 149 shopping in. See under Shopping Morton Arboretum, The, 177–78, 309 walking tours in, 119 Mosques, 142 Louis, Joe, exhibit on, 165–66 Motels. See Accommodations; Loyola University, sports teams, 320 separate Accommodations Index Lyric Opera of Chicago, 341 Mountain biking, 313–14 Museum(s), 152–53 McCormick Place Convention Center, 71–83 archeology, 184–85 SUBJECT INDEX 367

art. See Art museums sightseeing in astronomy, 150–51 Andersonville, 125–26 disabled-visitor services at, 102–3 Bridgeport, 137–38 free admission to, 146–47 Bucktown, 131–32 Hemingway, 166–67 Chinatown, 134 history. See History museums DePaul, 143–44 holography, 156–57, 179 Devon Avenue, 126–27 Hull House, 12, 156–57, 173–74 Gold Coast, 133–34 industry, 179–81 Humboldt Park, 144 Lithuanian, 155, 158 Hyde Park, 138–39 natural history, 103, 156–57, 167–68, Kenwood, 138–39 185–86 Lakeview, 129–30 outdoor, architecture as, 23 Lincoln Park, 143–44 Polish, 156–57, 186–87 Lincoln Square, 128–29 science, 156–57, 167–68, 179–81, Little Village, 136–37 185–86 Logan Square, 144 space, 179–81 Milwaukee Avenue, 130–31 surgical science, 156–57, 172 Old Town, 133–34 Swedish, 126, 187–88 Pilsen, 136–37 Ukrainian, 133, 188–89 Pullman, 144–45 Vietnam War, 156–57, 182–83 Rogers Park, 143 Music Taylor Street, 135–36 blues, 329–30, 342–44, 349–50 Ukrainian Village, 132–33 classical, 341 Uptown, 127–28 country-western, 328–29 Wicker Park, 131–32 festivals for, 32, 33, 148, 325–26 Wrigleyville, 129–30 folk, 352–53 -Futurarium, 146 jazz, 327–28, 348 Newberry Consort, 341 in nightclubs, 342–55 Newspapers, 102 in parks, 32, 33 Nightlife. See Entertainment and nightlife piano bars, 333, 335, 337, 344–46 NikeTown, 145 in public library, 170–72 Noble Horse Carriages, 122–23 radio stations for, 102 North Avenue Beach, 145, 314 in restaurants, 205 North Branch Bicycle Trail, 313 rock, 324–27 North Bridge, shops at, 274 North Central/O’Hare, attractions, 154 National African-American History Month, North Pier, cruises from, 119–20 31 North Side, 119–20, 154, 343 National Museum of Mexican Art, 136, Northlight Theatre, 339 181–82 Northwestern University, sports teams, 320 National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, 156–57, 182–83 Oak Park Nautilus equipment, 307 Visitor Center, 99 Navy Pier, 82–83, 156–57, 160–61, 183–84 walking in, 308–9 NBC Tower, 22 Wright home and studio in, 169–70 Near North Wright-designed homes in, 308–9 attractions, 154 Oak Street, shopping in. See under Shopping shopping in. See under Shopping Oak Street Beach, 145, 314 Neighborhoods. See also specific Obama, Barack, and family neighborhoods church connections of, 141 crime in, 105–6 favorite restaurants of, 194, 283 368 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

Obama, Barack, and family (continued) Racing, horse, 321 sites connected with, 140–41 Radio stations, 102 Observatories, John Hancock Center, 18–19, , 32, 148, 325–26 22, 148, 156–57, 175–76 Recreation, 306–21 Oceanarium, 156–57, 174–75 in accommodations, 307–8 Odyssey cruises, 122 aerobics, 307 O’Hare International Airport, 29, 81–82, baseball, 317–19 86–91 basketball, 319–20 O’Hare region, attractions, 154 bathhouses, 306–7 Old Town, sightseeing in, 133–34 bicycling, 312–14 Opera, 341 canoeing, 315 Oprah Winfrey Show, The, 149 for children, 145–46 Oriental Institute Museum, The, 184–85 college sports teams, 320–21 fitness centers, 307 Package deals, for accommodations and football, 319 travel, 41–42 gambling, 321 Palos Forest Preserve District, 309–10, 313 golf, 310–12 Park(s), 152 hockey, 320 amusement, 146 horse racing, 321 Grant, 95, 148, 310 ice skating, 315–16 Lake Shore, 310 indoor, 306–8 music in, 32, 33 in-line skating, 312–13 Parking, 30, 107–8. See also individual mountain biking, 313–14 attractions Nautilus equipment, 307 accommodations, 38 off-track betting, 321 commercial lots and garages for, 108 publications for, 102 McCormick Place, 80 riverboat casinos, 321 Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile), 108 running, 309–10 O’Hare International Airport, 91 skiing, 316 tipping for, 100 spectator sports, 146, 317–21 , 317–18 swimming, 314 Patterson-McCormick Mansion, 133 tennis, 310–12 Pedways, 115 walking, 23, 114–15, 119, 308–9 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 156–57, weather and, 306 185–86 weights, 307 People mover, O’Hare International Airport, windsurfing, 315 87 Redmoon Theater, 340 Pilsen, sightseeing in, 136–37 , 18–20 Planetarium, 150–51, 157–58 Reservations, for accommodations, 43 Playgrounds, 91, 160–61 bed and breakfast, 41 Polish community, 130–31 condominiums, 41 Polish Museum of America, 186–87 conventions, 45–46 Postal services, at airport, 90 services, 40–41 Prairie School of architecture, 20–21, 169–70 telephone numbers for, 44 Pratt Boulevard Beach, 314 Restaurants, 190–269. See also separate Precipitation, seasonal, 26–27 Restaurant Index Protocols, local, 99–102 in accommodations, 191 Public transportation. See Transportation beer in, 196, 202 Publications, for visitors, 102 best, 196–207 Pullman District, 33, 144–45 bistro, 202–3 brunches in, 203 SUBJECT INDEX 369

Bucktown, 214 Shedd Aquarium, 148, 156–57, 174–75 chef moves among, 191 Sheridan Road, scenic drives on, 148 deli, 203 Shopping, 270–305. See also dinner cruises, 122 Neighborhoods, sightseeing in dress recommendations for, 100 art, 276–79 ethnic, 192–93, 196–99 beauty items, 279–81 fast food, 203–4 books, 129–30, 139, 281–82 late-night, 204 Bucktown, 301–2 Lincoln Park, 212–13 children’s gifts, 305 by locations, 200–201 Clark Street, 126, 272 Loop, 211 children’s toys and games, 305 music in, 205 clothing, 291–92 new, 190–93 home furnishings, 300–301 outdoor, 204 clothing, 282–93 pizza, 193, 204–5 bridal wear, 286 prix-fixe, 206 high-fashion, 287 profiles of, 207–69 menswear, 283–85 ribs, 205–6 crafts, 276–79 River North, 208 dance supplies, 292 soul food, 206 department stores, 275–76 steak, 193, 199 duty-free, 91 surprises in, 191, 194 East of Michigan Avenue, 275 sushi, 193, 199 Evanston, 272 tipping in, 100, 101 food, 293–96 tourist trade-offs in, 194 galleries, 276–79 trendy, 206–7 games, 305 Wicker Park, 214 Glencoe, 292–93 Wrigleyville, 212–13 Glenview, 296 River North, shopping in. See under Halsted Street, 272 Shopping children’s toys and games, 305 Riverboat casinos, 321 clothing, 291–92 Rogers Park, sightseeing in, 143 home furnishings, 300–301 Rookery, The, 18–19 home furnishings, 296–303 Royal George Theatre Center, 340 jewelry, 303–5 Running, 309–10 Lincoln Avenue, 272 Rush Street, nightlife, 334–35 clothing, 291–92 Russell, Edward P., house of, 18–19 home furnishings, 300–301 Lincoln Park–Clybourn Corridor, 272 Safety tips, 105–6, 308 art, 279 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, 122 books, 282 Santa Fe Center, 18–19 children’s toys and games, 305 Scenic drives, 147–48, 177–78 clothing, 288–89 Science museums, 156–57, 179–81, 185–86 food, 294–96 natural history, 156–57, 167–68 home furnishings, 299–300 surgical, 156–57, 172 jewelry, 304 Sculpture, in the Loop, 23–25 wines, 294–96 Sears Tower, 18–19, 22, 148, 156–57, 187 Lincoln Square, 128–29 Seasons to visit, 26–27 linens, 296–303 Second City, 323, 338–39 Loop, 270–71 Settlement-house complex, 156–57, 173–74 art, 276–77 Shakespeare Theater, 339 books, 281–82 370 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

Shopping (continued) inline, 312–13 Loop (continued) Skiing, 316 children’s toys and games, 305 Sky Theater, 150–51 clothing, 283–84 Skydeck, Sears Tower, 148, 156–57, 187 department stores, 275–76 Skyscrapers, 22–23, 153 food, 293–94 Smart Museum of Art, 164–65 home furnishings, 296–97 Smoking, regulations for, 105, 322–23 jewelry, 303 , 319 maps for, 273 South Central/Midway, attractions, 155 Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile), 96, South Loop, attractions, 155 272–76, 303 South Side, attractions, 155 art, 276–77 Spas, 280–81 beauty items, 279 Special-events calendar, 31–34 books, 281–82 Spirit of Chicago dinner cruise, 340 children’s toys and games, 305 Sports. See also Recreation clothing, 284–85 spectator, 317–21 food, 294 baseball, 317–19 home furnishings, 296–97 basketball, 319–20 Navy Pier, 183–84 for children, 146 Near North, 271 college teams, 320 art, 277 football, 319 beauty items, 279–80 gambling, 321 clothing, 287 hockey, 320 food, 294 horse racing, 321 home furnishings, 297–98 off-track betting, 321 Oak Street, 271 riverboat casinos, 321 clothing, 285–87 Springer, Jerry, 149 home furnishings, 297 State of Illinois Center, 22 jewelry, 303–4 State Street, 98 River North, 271 Stephens (Donald E.) Convention Center, art, 277–78 72–74, 83–84 home furnishings, 298–99 Steppenwolf Theatre, 338 shoes, 284, 285–86, 290 Storefront Theater, 340 Southport, clothing, 291–92 Street layout, 98–99 stationery, 281–82 Strip clubs, 337 toys, 305 Studio Theater, 340 Wells Street, 287–88 Suburbs, attractions in, 155 Wicker Park, 131–32, 289–90, 301–2 Subways, 109–10 Wilmette, 296 Sullivan, Louis, 271 wines, 295 Swedish American Museum Center, 126, Winnetka, 292–93 187–88 Shuttles Swimming, 314 to/from McCormick Place, 81 Symphony Center, 341 to/from Midway Airport, 93 Synagogues, 139 to/from O’Hare International Airport, 87, 89 Talk-show tapings, admission to, 149 Sightseeing. See Attractions; Tours Taxes, 104–5 Singles scene, 334–37 Taxis. See Cabs Six Flags’ Great America, 146 Taylor Street, sightseeing in, 135–36 Skating Telephones, 90, 104 ice, 315–16 Television, admission to shows, 149 SUBJECT INDEX 371

Temperatures, seasonal, 26–27 Wrigleyville, 129–30 Tennis, 310–12 Trade shows. See Conventions and The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, trade shows 156–57, 172–73 Traffic, 27–28, 97–98, 107 Theater, 330–31, 337–41 Trains Time zone, 104 arrival by, 29–30, 94 Tipping, 100–101 elevated, 109–10, 149 Tours, 116–25. See also specific attractions to/from McCormick Place, 81 Andersonville, 125–26 to/from Midway Airport, 93 architecture, 23, 117–21. See also to/from O’Hare International Airport, 89 Neighborhoods, sightseeing in Transportation, 29–30 boat, 117–21 at airports, to/from McCormick Place, Bridgeport, 137–38 81–82 Bronzeville, 139–42 Chicago Transit Authority, 87, 89–91, Bucktown, 131–32 103–4, 109–12 carriage, 122–23 crime avoidance in, 105–6 for children, 145–46 for disabled visitors, 103 Chinatown, 134 to/from McCormick Place, 81 DePaul, 143–44 to neighborhoods. See Neighborhoods, Devon Avenue, 126–27 sightseeing in driving, 147–49 to/from O’Hare International Airport, 87, free admission for, 146–47 89–91 gangster-related, 121–22 Travel agents, help from, 42–43 Gold Coast, 133–34 Travel packages, 41–42 for great views, 148–49 , 18–19, 21 historical, 119–20 Trolley tours, 116–17 Humboldt Park, 144 Hyde Park, 138–39 Ukrainian National Museum, 133, 188–89 in-depth, 124–25 Ukrainian Village, 132–33 Kenwood, 138–39 Uncommon Ground, 333 Lakeview, 129–30 Union Station, 29, 94 Lincoln Park, 143–44 University of Chicago, 138–39, 309 Lincoln Square, 128–29 University of Illinois, 135–36, 320–21 Little Village, 136–37 Uptown, tours, 127–28 Logan Square, 144 U.S. Cellular Field, 318 Milwaukee Avenue, 130–31 Old Town, 133–34 Victory Gardens Theater, 339–40 orientation, 116–17 Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, 156–57, Pilsen, 136–37 182–83 Pullman, 144–45 Views, 148–49, 175–76, 187 Rogers Park, 143 Visitor centers, 28–29, 99, 162–63 South Shore, 142–43 Visitor Information Center, 99 specialized, 121–22 Taylor Street, 135–36 Walking and walking tours, 23, 114–15, 119, trolley, 116–17 308–9 TV talk show taping, 149 Washington, Harold, 156–57, 170–72 two-day, 123–24 Water sports, 314–15 Ukrainian Village, 132–33 , 274–75 Uptown, 127–28 Water Works Visitor Center, 99 walking, 23, 119 Waveland, sports facilities at, 310–11 Wicker Park, 131–32 Weather, 26–27, 306, 316 372 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY

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