Get to Know the Illinois City's Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods
Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Chicagophile Robert Loerzel leads you on 35 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Go beyond the obvious with self-guided tours through one of the nation's most walkable cities, which is equal parts glamour and grit. Chicago's diverse neighborhoods represent a melting pot-from Little Italy to Greektown, Pilsen to Ukrainian Village.
With this guide in hand, you'll soak up history, political gossip, and architectural trivia. Find ethnic culture in Andersonville or high culture at the Art Institute. Listen to the blues on the South Side, or catch a ballgame on the North Side. Marvel at the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in Oak Park or at nature's masterpiece along Lake Michigan. There are tips on the best cafes, bars, and night spots. With humorous anecdotes, surprising stories, and fun facts to share with others, this guidebook has it all.
Book Features
35 self-guided tours through the Windy City
More than 20 miles of stunning shoreline along Lake Michigan
Fun facts and unknown stories to share with others
Whether you're looking for a walk on the beach or a slice of deep dish pizza, Walking Chicago will get you there. So find a route that appeals to you, and walk Chicago!
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"A good walking companion or a good gift for someone who needs inspiration to get up and go."
-Mary Schmich, Chicago Tribune
"I really love this book."
-Rick Kogan, WGN Radio
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Color maps and photos throughout
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Höhe: 191 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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978-0-89997-697-6 (9780899976976)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Robert Loerzel, a freelance reporter, copy editor, and photographer, has lived in the Chicago area since 1988, when he graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He currently resides in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Robert's first book, Alchemy of Bones: Chicago's Luetgert Murder Case of 1897, was published in 2003. He has written about news, the arts, and local history for publications including the Chicago Tribune and Chicago magazine, and he has reported on-air for WBEZ Chicago Public Radio. His concert photography has appeared in many online and print publications. In 2016 Robert won the Chicago Reader's poll for Best Chicagoan to Follow on Twitter.
Acknowledgments
Author's Note
Overview Map
Introduction
1 Michigan Avenue at the Chicago River
2 The Loop, Part 1
3 The Loop, Part 2
4 The Loop, Part 3
5 Millennium Park & the New Eastside
6 Grant Park
7 The Museum Campus & Northerly Island
8 Chicago Riverwalk
9 River North
10 The Magnificent Mile
11 Near South Side
12 Chinatown
13 Bronzeville
14 Hyde Park & Kenwood
15 Jackson Park & South Shore
16 Wolf Lake
17 West Loop
18 Little Italy & Vicinity
19 Pilsen
20 Bridgeport
21 Pullman
22 Beverly & Morgan Park
23 Garfield Park
24 The 606
25 Humboldt Park
26 Wicker Park & Vicinity
27 Logan Square
28 The Gold Coast & Old Town
29 Lincoln Park
30 Lake View
31 The Lakefront from Addison to Foster
32 Andersonville & Uptown
33 Rogers Park
34 Lincoln Square & Nearby
35 North Branch Trail
Appendix: Walks by Theme
Index
About the Author
