bigjonny
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We’re starting the trip in Chicago , I was thinking of staying north of the river other than maybe going to see The Bean and Buddy Guy’s clubIn general this is a 'use your eyes' thing. If you see a church with metal detectors at the door, turn around and retrace your steps. That sort of thing.
Crime maps help, if you don't know the city well. "Do it during the day" is rule #1 if the area is questionable. You can walk Upper Wacker in Chicago at midnight, and I've done it without incident, but I wouldn't make a habit of it.
As for Austin, my one big tip would be this: if you want to cross I-35 to get to stuff like Franklin Barbecue and Micklethwait, do it in a vehicle.