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Lonely PlanetJul 31

17 things to know before visiting Chicago

Tips on planning, transportation, etiquette, dining and more.

25 things in this story
  • Hyde ParkNeighborhoodBut our neighborhood guide will get you off on the right foot.
  • Millennium ParkParkThe park, opened in July 2004, is a prominent civic center near the city's Lake Michigan shoreline that covers a…
  • Wrigley FieldSightIt is the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two MLB franchises.
  • Chicago Cultural CenterArts centreThe neoclassical building houses the city's official reception venue, where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed…
  • Tribune TowerSightLoren Toney for Lonely Planet
  • LollapaloozaFestivalIt originally started as a touring event in 1991, but settled permanently in Chicago in 2005.
  • Chicago Blues FestivalFestivalIt is hosted by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and occurs in early June.
  • Art InstituteMuseumPurchase tickets online in advance
  • Willis TowerSightOne of the top sights in Chicago
  • BronzevilleQuarterHas galleries and soul food restaurants
  • AndersonvilleNeighborhoodA jazzy, cafe-laden LGBTQ+ hub
  • The LoopNeighborhoodDowntown Chicago with architecturally interesting hotels
  • Near NorthNeighborhoodHas hotels and evening action, but pricey
  • Lincoln ParkNeighborhoodNamed after US president Abraham Lincoln, it is the city's largest public park and stretches for seven miles (11 km)…
  • Hot TixPlaceFor same-week drama, comedy, performing arts tickets
  • MalörtRestaurantA liquor famous for tasting awful
  • CubsGardenNorth Side baseball team
  • White SoxPlaceSouth Side baseball team
  • BearsAttractionFootball team igniting lots of fervor
  • Wicker ParkQuarter
  • West LoopQuarter
  • PilsenQuarter
  • Logan SquareNeighborhood
  • Humboldt ParkSuburb
  • Lake ViewNeighborhood
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Smithsonian MagazineJun 18

Here's How the Obama Presidential Center Is Different From Other Presidents' Museums

More than a library and archives, the new Chicago institution is a place for the community to gather, talk and play together

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 13

The Best Places to Visit in April, From Chicago to Minas Gerais

There are reasons to plan a trip this spring, including a new hiking trail on a Greek peninsula and the opening of Obama's presidential library in Chicago.

Obama's old stomping grounds

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025

The Best Boutique Hotels in Chicago, From River North to Hyde Park

With fewer rooms, a personalized feel, and unique decor, these boutiques offer a fun new side to a well-loved city.

37 things in this story
  • Obama Presidential CenterMuseumbeing built in nearby Jackson Park
  • Jackson ParkParkLocated in the Woodlawn community, Jackson Park totals 551.52 acres and features a gymnasium, three multi-purpose…
  • Sophy Hyde ParkHotel98-room gem on community's commercial strip
  • River NorthNeighborhoodIt is adjacent to the Magnificent Mile retail and tourism corridor.
  • The Publishing House Bed & BreakfastHotelA millennial B&B in Chicago , with a personable team, contemporary loft setting, vintage decor, and a great location…
  • The RobeyHotelGrupo Habita turned a 1929 office building in central Chicago into a cool, cleaned-up industrial space with brass…
  • Soho House ChicagoHotelpart of social club with private lounge
  • The Emily HotelHotelformerly Ace Hotel
  • Nobu Hotel ChicagoHotelserene refuge with tinted-glass façade
  • Peninsula ChicagoHotelThe hotel is part of The Peninsula Hotels group based in Hong Kong.
  • The Press RoomRestaurantlively wine bar in building's basement
  • Hyde ParkNeighborhoodBut our neighborhood guide will get you off on the right foot.
  • SophyHotelLet this South Side stunner with a strong art collection, clever restaurant.
  • Museum of Science and IndustryMuseumwithin walking distance of Sophy
  • Damen AvenuePlaceIt is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of State Street, the city's north–south baseline.
  • Café RobeyCafésun-drenched booths for enjoying wine
  • ForaRestaurantglobally-inspired restaurant with all-day menus
  • Selva RooftopRestaurantcocktail bar serving Latin American sips
  • Sushi by BouRestaurantomakase experience set to hip-hop beats
  • NobuHotelsignature restaurant packs in sushi cognoscenti
  • Au ChevalRestaurantAu Cheval styles itself after a diner, but this ain’t your average road trip joint.
  • MomotaroRestaurantLed by Executive Chef Gene Kato, Momotaro is a multi-dimensional Japanese restaurant located in West Loop, Chicago.
  • Girl & the GoatRestaurantDiscover bold, globally-inspired cuisine at Girl & The Goat in Los Angeles and Chicago.
  • MonteverdeRestaurantLocated in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Monteverde is an Italian restaurant that blends the traditions of Italian…
  • Acme Hotel CompanyHotelhipster hotel with tech angle
  • Berkshire RoomBarscene-y bar at Acme Hotel
  • Bodega BarBarcozy bar at Acme Hotel
  • Bunny SlopeRestaurantaprès-ski themed lounge at Acme Hotel
  • Silversmith Hotel Chicago DowntownHotelDiscover a luxurious boutique hotel in the Downtown Chicago Loop with elegant rooms and a restaurant, one block from…
  • AdamusBarrestaurant and lounge with handcrafted cocktails
  • Ivy Boutique HotelHotelluxury stay near Chicago River
  • University of ChicagoPlace
  • Wicker ParkQuarter
  • West LoopQuarter
  • DrakeHotel
  • Milwaukee AvenueHotel
  • North AvenuePlace
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