Fodor's Chicago

Whether you want to eat deep-dish pizza, explore the The Field Museum of Natural History, or bike along the lakefront, the local Fodor's travel experts in Chicago are here to help! Fodor's Chicago guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Chicago travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDEÂ to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIESÂ to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPSÂ to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOSÂ throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALSÂ on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURESÂ on "Chicago's Best Outdoor Activities," "An Architecture Lover's Guide to Chicago," and "Under the Radar Chicago"
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPSÂ including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSÂ providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more
• SPECIAL FEATURESÂ on Frank Lloyd Wright, Chicago Blues, and the Art Institute
• LOCAL WRITERSÂ to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Loop, Near North, River North, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Pilsen, Little Italy, Pilsen, Chinatown, Hyde Park, Lakeview, Highland Park, Evanston, Aurora, Brookfield, and more.

Planning on visiting more of the USA's great cities? Check out Fodor's New York City and Fodor's Philadelphia

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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