This unique guide to Chicago includes TWO FREE CITY WALKS and 500 worthwhile places to eat, sleep, drink, shop and discover.
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Chicago is an essential city guide that reveals 500 off-the-beaten-track places and interesting details for anyone who’s keen to explore Chicago’s best-kept secrets, e.g.
In The 500 Hidden Secrets of Chicago author Lauren Viera shares her favourite addresses and secrets in their hometown. From the pitch-perfect Tom Collins cocktail at a modest neighborhood bar to a bank building archive devoted to the history of house music, discover the typical Chicago hangouts where locals love to go. Discover the 5 best spots for a Chicago hot dog, 5 unique secondhand spots, 5 places to catch independent films or where to find 5 hotels that feel like an escape. These places and hundreds more were hand-picked to help you make the most out of your visit to the Windy City.
This is a perfect guide for tourists who want to avoid the well-known spots and for residents who want to get to know their city even better. 500 addresses and facts in total, presented in original lists of 5. Maps & index included. For the 2026 update, Lauren has created 2 unique city walks which can be downloaded for free using the QR code in the book.
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