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Travel
Aug/Sep 2012 Issue
Table of Contents
Travel Tips
What to Pack
August in Chicago can get warm, with an average high temperature of 83°. September starts to cool, with an average high of 76°. You’ll be doing a lot of walking around town, so don’t forget comfortable walking shoes. In August, bring a sun hat and swimsuit for the shores of Lake Michigan. Since museums and restaurants are air conditioned, pack a light sweater or shawl. In September, the weather is usually pleasant, but it can cool down, especially toward the end of the month. A light jacket is a must. Weather in Chicago can change quickly, proving the old adage, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” If you’re visiting during the colder months—in Chicago, that’s any time from November to March—bring a warm coat, hat, gloves, scarf, thick socks and boots.
Dining Out
Discount Cards
Bundled cards provide significant discounts if you’re planning to visit many sites in a few days. CityPASS, citypass.com/Chicago, includes admission to five popular attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, for a nine-day period. The Go Chicago Card, smartdestinations.com, lets you choose from one-day to seven-day cards, adding in options like the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Your Kind of Town
Day 4
Lincoln Park
Wake up with the animals at Lincoln Park Zoo (2200 N. Cannon Drive, 312-742-2000, lpzoo.org), the nation’s oldest free zoo. The zoo’s small size makes it easy to walk around, perfect for a summer stroll.
If you’re lucky enough to be at the zoo on Wednesday or Saturday, head a few blocks south to Green City Market (south end of Lincoln Park, 773-880-1266, greencitymarket.org), a fabulous farmer’s market offering sustainable and organic produce. Keep an eye out for the city’s top chefs who shop here for unusual organic veggies. Bring a blanket for a fun picnic lunch.
Just south of the zoo, the Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark St., 312-642-4600, chicagohistory.org) has well-designed exhibits about Chicago’s past and present. Kids can pretend they’re giant hot dogs and pile on all the fixings of a Chicago-style dog (“a garden on a bun”), while adults learn about the city’s fascinating history.
Several restaurants provide allergy-friendly options in Lincoln Park. Don’t miss the guacamole prepared tableside at Adobo Grill (1610 N. Wells St., 312-266-7999, adobogrill.com), a festive Mexican eatery with a gluten-free menu.
Next to Adobo Grill is Second City (1616 N. Wells St., 312-337-3992, secondcity.com), the legendary sketch comedy club that has forged many a career, from Gilda Radner to Tina Fey. Also in Lincoln Park, Steppenwolf Theatre (1650 N. Halsted St., 312-335-1650, www.steppenwolf.org) is known for its compelling, innovative plays.
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