Fodor's Expert Review FitzGerald's Nightclub
Although it's a 30-minute schlep west of downtown Chicago, FitzGerald's draws crowds from all over the city and suburbs with its mix of folk, jazz, blues, zydeco, and rock. This early 1900s roadhouse has both great sound and sight lines. There's a menu of fantastic barbecue fare by fine dining vet John Manion, so do come hungry, and if you just can't bear trekking back to the city, consider booking into the so-called Sleepover Castle, a three-bedroom boho rental apartment above the bar.