Chicago - Lonely Planet

Steely skyscrapers, top chefs, rocking festivals – the Windy City will blow you away with its low-key cultured awesomeness.

Wander the marble corridors of the Art Institute of Chicago, sample a range of global eats in buzzy restaurants, or hear the blues at Rosa’s Lounge.


Inside Lonely Planet’s Chicago Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – music, history, sports, food, arts, architecture
Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 41 colour maps.

Coverage includes: The Loop, Near North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View, Andersonville, Uptown, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, Pilsen, Hyde Park, and more.