Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.whitesox.com
;
333 W 35th St; tickets $20-70; Red Line to Sox-35th)
The Sox are the
Cubs' South Side rivals and play in the more modern 'Cell,' aka US Cellular Field. Tick-
ets are usually cheaper and easier to get than at Wrigley Field; Monday is half-price
night.
Chicago Bears
FOOTBALL
(
www.chicagobears.com
; 1410 S Museum Campus Dr; 146, 130)
Da Bears, Chicago's NFL
team, tackle at Soldier Field, recognizable by its classical-meets-flying-saucer architec-
ture. Expect beery tailgate parties, sleet and snow.
Chicago Bulls
BASKETBALL
(
www.nba.com/bulls
; 1901 W Madison St; 19, 20)
Is Derrick Rose the new Michael Jordan?
Find out at the United Center, where the Bulls shoot hoops. It's about 2 miles west of the
Loop. CTA runs special buses (No 19) on game days; it's best not to walk here.
Chicago Blackhawks
HOCKEY
(
www.chicagoblackhawks.com
;
1901 W Madison St; 19, 20)
The 2010 and 2013 Stanley Cup
winners skate in front of big crowds. They share the United Center with the Bulls.
Performing Arts
Grant Park Orchestra
CLASSICAL MUSIC
( 312-742-7638;
www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
;
Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park; 6:30pm
Wed & Fri, 7:30pm Sat mid-Jun-mid-Aug; Brown, Orange, Green, Purple or Pink Line to Ran-
dolph)
The beloved group puts on free classical concerts in Millennium Park
throughout the summer.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
CLASSICAL MUSIC
( 312-294-3000;
www.cso.org
; 220 S Michigan Ave; Brown, Orange, Green, Purple or Pink Line
to Adams)
The CSO is one of America's best symphonies; it plays in the Daniel
Burnham-designed Orchestra Hall.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago
OPERA
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