Lonely Planet Chicago City Guide With Map

Boldly rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the center of American innovation--birthplace of the skyscraper, house music, deep-dish pizza, and the Ferris wheel. Lonely Planet's smart, stylish guide can help visitors discover the best of the windy city.

Discover Chicago
Splash in Millennium Park's Crown Fountain, with its gargoyle-style video fountain
Canvass West Loop galleries, Chicago's beachhead for contemporary arts
Browse Wicker Park boutiques for vintage pillbox hats, graphic novels and Tortise CDs
Score bleacher seats for the Cubs at Wrigley Field
In This Guide:
Three authors, 1800 research hours, 97 well-tested bars, clubs and concert halls
Expanded coverage of Chicago's culinary scene, from gourmet hot dogs to celebrity chefs
New itinerary Builder helps you choose your own adventure
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