CHRIS BATY

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. The urban hub of Americas heartland, the city exudes friendliness, creativity, hospitality and straight-talking humor. Our smart, stylish guide will help you discover Chicago your way. -EXPLORE THE CITY whether surveying Art Institute impressionism, ogling Loop architecture, hanging out in Millennium Park or knocking back beers in Bucktown, our local authors inspire you to explore -HAVE FUN tested tips for finding free music festivals, hot dogs or haute cuisine, sandy lakeshore beaches or great seats at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field GO ALL NIGHT at avant-garde theaters, stylish West Loop galleries, sultry nightclubs or on a well-worn bar stool with 10 of your new best friends -HIT THE ROAD expanded itineraries spotlight the best of the Great Plains, from breweries and bratwurst in Milwaukee to sand dunes and old Victorians on Michigans Gold Coast