Ann Nathan Gallery, 236 Barnes & Noble, 238 Index Antiques, 234–235 Barneys Co-Op, 243 Apartment Number 9, 240 Barneys New York, 243 See also Accommodations and Apollo Chorus of Chicago, 259 Barrington, 194 Restaurant indexes, below. Aragon Ballroom, 276 Bars, 284–294 Architectural Artifacts, Inc., 235 Base, 285 Architecture, 18–23 Baseball, 206–208 tours, 200 Basketball, 208 General Index Architecture River Cruise, 200 The Baton Show Lounge, 279 A Area codes, 298 Beaches, 203–204 Arie Crown Theater, 256 Beatnix, 253 AAA (American Automobile GENERAL INDEX Arlington International Beaux Arts architecture, 19 Association), 298 Racecourse (Arlington Berlin, 280, 295 Abbey Pub, 276 Heights), 194, 209 Betty's Blue Star Lounge, Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Armitage Avenue, shopping, 232 291–292 238 Around the Coyote, 231 Big Chicks, 295–296 Accessibility, 48–49 Art + Science, 248 Bike Chicago, 46, 204 accommodations, 68 Art Chicago, 30 Biking, 45–46, 204–205 Accommodations, 66–91. See Art Deco architecture, 22 Boulevard Lakefront Bike also Accommodations Index Art Effect, 246 Tour, 34 accessibility, 68 Art galleries, 235–238 Billy Goat Tavern, 285 bars in hotels, 285 Art Institute of Chicago, 153, 156 Binny's Beverage Depot, best, 2–3, 68–69 School of the, 236 253–254 condo hotels, 69 Art museums Bittersweet, 239 corporate discounts, 67 Art Institute of Chicago, Black Coutours, 202 family-friendly, 76 153, 156 Black Ensemble Theater, 264 The Gold Coast, 88–89 School of the, 236 Bloomingdale's, 243 green, 87 best, 4–5 Blossom House, 181 Lincoln Park & The North Intuit: The Center for Intuitive Blue Chicago, 274 Side, 89–90 and Outsider Art, 185 Blue Man Group, 263 The Loop, 70–75 Museum of Contemporary B.L.U.E.S., 274 Magnificent Mile and Near Art (MCA), 170–171 Boat tours and cruises, 198–201 North, 76–84 Museum of Contemporary Bond Chapel, 182 near McCormick Place, 90–91 Photography, 163 Books, recommended, 23–24 reservations, 67–68 National Museum of Mexican Bookstores, 238–239 River North, 84–88 Art, 185–186 Borders, 238 Addresses, finding, 53–54 National Veterans Art Botanic Garden, Chicago Adler Planetarium and Museum, 186 (Glencoe), 192–193 Astronomy Museum, 165–166 The Smart Museum of Art, Boulevard Lakefront Bike Tour, African Americans, 49 182 34, 205 Black Ensemble Theater, 264 Smith Museum of Stained The Bowman and the Spearman Bud Billiken Parade, 33 Glass Windows, 171 (sculpture), 160 Chicago Blues Festival, 31 Art shows and festivals, 30–33 Bravco, 230 Chicago Defender, 301 Astronomy Museum, Adler Breakfast and brunch Chicago Gospel Festival, 31 Planetarium and, 165–166 restaurants, 130–131 DuSable Muse um of African- Athenaeum Theatre, 35 Brehon Pub, 286 American History, 178 At Home Inn Chicago, 67–68 Briar Street Theatre, 263 ETA Creative Arts ATMs, 46 Broadway Antique Market, 235 Foundation, 264 Auditorium Building and Brookfield Zoo, 195 migration into Chicago (1915 Theatre, 162–163, 256 Bryan Lathrop House, 220 to 1960), 16–17 Australia Buckingham Fountain, 160 tours, 202 customs regulations, 36–37 Color Light Show, 30 Afternoon tea, 116 embassy, 299 The Bucktown Pub, 292 Air travel, 37–39 passports, 301 Bucktown/Wicker Park, 57 Alan Koppel Gallery, 236 visas, 302 Bud Billiken Parade and Aldo Castillo Gallery, 236 COPYRIGHTED MATERIALPicnic, 33 Alley, 233 Buddy Guy's Legends, 274 All She Wrote, 247 B Bughouse Square debates, 172 Allstate Arena, 275 Babysitters, 298 Bullock Folsom House, 216 Alternatives, 249 Back Room, 271 Burberry, 226 American Automobile Bahá'í House of Worship Burnham Hotel (The Reliance Association (AAA), 298 (Wilmette), 192 Building), 212 American Girl Place, 226 Ballet, 261 Business hours, 298 American Theater Company, 263 Bank of America Theatre, 256 Bus travel, 40, 42–43 Amtrak, 39 Barker & Meowsky, 232 Butch McGuire's, 288 Andy's Jazz Club, 271 Bar Louie, 284 Butterfly Social Club, 286 304 115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 304304 110/14/100/14/10 99:47:47 PPMM C Chicago Defender, 301 restaurants, 107 Cabs, 43-44 Chicago Double Decker shopping for toys and Cadillac Palace Theater, 256 Company, 198 clothing, 252 GENERAL INDEX Cafe Brauer, 173 Chicago Fed Money Museum, Children's Garden (Lisle), 196 Café Jumping Bean, 294 164 Chinese New Year Parade, 30 Cafes, 294–295 Chicago Fire, 209 Chocolates, 239–240 Calendar of events, 29–35 Chicago Free Press, 301 Christkindlmarket, 35 The California Clipper, 292 Chicago French Market, 244 A Christmas Carol, 35, 265 Canada Chicago Gallery News, 231 Christmas Tree Lighting, 35 customs regulations, 36–37 Chicago Gospel Festival, 31 Circuit, 296 embassy, 299 Chicago Greeter program, 39 City Gallery, 183 health insurance, 300 Chicago History Museum, 173 City of Chicago Store, 251 passports, 301 walking tours, 202 CityPass, 165 Candy, chocolates and pastries, Chicago Humanities Festival, 35 Civic Opera House, 259–260 239–240 Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, 258 Carey Limousine of Chicago, 39 260 Clarke House Museum, 168 The Carl C. Heissen House, 215 Chicago Improv Festival, 30 Clark Street Ale House, 286 Carl Hammer Gallery, 236 Chicago International Film Classical music, 258–259 Car rentals, 45 Festival, 34 Clever Alice, 240–241 Carriage rides, 198 Chicago Jazz Festival, 33 Climate, 29 Carrie Secrist Gallery, 237 Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, The Closet, 296 Car travel, 39, 44–45 45, 204–205 Clothing, 240–242 Catherine Edelman Gallery, 237 Chicago Line Cruises, 198–199 children's, 252 Caton Street, houses on, 223 Chicago magazine, 301 vintage fashion/resale shops, Cellphones, 51 Chicago Marathon, 35 253 Celtic Crossings, 286 Chicago Neighborhood Tours, The club scene, 280–283 Celtic Fest Chicago, 30–31 202 Coal Mine, 179 Cemetery tours, 203 Chicago Office of Tourism, 161 Cocktail, 296 The Center on Halsted, 48 Chicago Opera Theater, 260 Collectibles, 242–243 Chanel, 225 The Chicago Public Art Guide, Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle, 180 Charles David, 228 157 Columbia College Chicago, 236 Charles Ifergan, 248 Chicago Public Library/Harold Comedy and improv, Charnley-Persky House, 201, 219 Washington Library Center, 268, 270–271 Chasalla, 240 164 Chicago Improv Festival, 30 Checker Cab, 44 Chicago Reader, 231, 301 ComedySportz, 268 Chicago Air & Water Show, 33 Chicago River, 53, 170 Commuter trains, 43–44 Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago River Museum, 160–161 Condo hotels, 69 (CAF), 161–162 Chicago Sailing, 206 Convention dates, 34 shop, 250 Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Coq d'Or, 279 tours, 200–201 263–264 Corcoran's, 288 Graceland, 203 Chicago Sinfonietta, 259 Cortland's Garage, 292 Chicago Auto Show, 30 Chicago SummerDance, 33 Court Theatre, 264 Chicago Bears, 208 Chicago Sun-Times, 300–301 Crate & Barrel, 226 Chicago Bed and Breakfast Chicago Supernatural Tours, 201 Crew, 296 Association, 68 Chicago Symphony Chorus, 258 Crime and safety, 47 Chicago Blackhawks, 209 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Crown Family PlayLab, 167 Chicago Blues Festival, 31 258 Crystal Gardens, 171 Chicago Board of Trade, 213 Chicago Theatre, 256 Cubby Bear, 276 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Chicago Ticket Exchange, 262 Customs regulations, 36–37 Show, 29 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Cynthia Rowley, 232 Chicago Botanic Garden 40–42 Cyrus McCormick Mansion, 217 (Glencoe), 192–193 for travelers with Chicago Brauhaus, 290 disabilities, 48 D Chicago Tribune, 300–301 Chicago Bulls, 208 The Daisy Shop, 253 Chicago Tribune Store, 251 Chicago Chamber Musicians Daley Plaza, 212 Chicago Trolley Company, 198 (CCM), 259 The Dance Center-Columbia Chicago Water Tower, 183 Chicago Children's Museum, 196 College Chicago, 261 Chicago Water Works Visitor Chicago Comics, 233 Dance Chicago, 35, 260 Center, 303 Chicago Convention & Tourism Dance performances, 260–262 Chicago White Sox, 207–208 Bureau, 34, 302 Danny's Tavern, 292 Chicago Wolves, 209 Chicago Country Music Festival, Davenport's Piano Bar & Chicago Yacht Club's Race to 34–35 Cabaret, 279 Mackinac Island, 32 Chicago Cubs, 207 Daylight saving time, 302 Children, families with, 49 Opening Day, 30 Dearborn Garden Walk & attractions, 196–197 Chicago Cultural Center, Heritage Festival, 32–33 19, 161, 302–303 hotels, 76 305 115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 305305 110/14/100/14/10 99:47:47 PPMM Del Corazon Mexican Performing Elbo Room, 276–277 Francis Willard House Museum Arts Festival, 185 Electricity, 299 (Evanston), 191 Department stores, 243–244 1154 Lill Studio, 250 Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Dining, 27, 92–152. See also Eli's bakery, 117 Studio (Oak Park), 188–189 Restaurant Index Elm Street Liquors, 285–286 Free or almost free activities, afternoon tea, 116 Embassies and consulates, 299 best, 6–7 alfresco, 132–133 Emergencies, 299 Frette, 230 best, 3–4, 93–95 The Empty Bottle, 277 Funky Buddha Lounge, 281 breakfast and brunch, 130–131 Encore, 285 chef's tables, 120 Entry requirements, 36–37 G by cuisine, 95–99 E-Passport, 36 Galway Arms, 290 GENERAL INDEX family-friendly, 107 Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Garages, 45 hot dogs, 121 Home (Oak Park), 190–191 Garfield Park Conservatory, 174 Hyde Park, 179 ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Garrett Popcorn Shop, 226 late-night, 282 264 Gasoline, 299 Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Ethnic Grocery Tours, 245 Gay and Lesbian Pride the North Side, 133, 135–143 Ethnic Market Tours, 245 Parade, 32 breakfast and brunch, Evanston, 191–192 Gay and Lesbian Pride Week, 48 130 EvilOlive, 292 Gays and lesbians, 48 The Loop, 99–109 Exedus II, 278 nightlife, 295–297 alfresco, 132 Gene Siskel Film Center, 270 breakfast and brunch, F Geneva,