Frommer's^® Chicago 2005

by Elizabeth Canning Blackwell

• ISBN13: 9780764572890
• ISBN10: 076457289X
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer2s Chicago features everything you need to know about the sights and experiences that await you. Written and personally researched by a lifelong resident, it covers all the traditional tourist favorites but also lets you in on local finds, neighborhood hangouts, and little-known gems. Our author has inspected every hotel, and knows the city intimately. There2s something for every taste and budget, from world-class dining at Charlie Trotter2s to killer barbecue at the most authentic rib shacks in town. With Frommer2s in hand, you2ll have tons of fun: shopping along the Magnificent Mile, watching Sammy slug homers at Wrigley, admiring the groundbreaking architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, taking in the masterpieces at the Art Institute, dancing at a down-and-dirty blues club, and strolling the gorgeous lakefront. You2ll even get a color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What’s New in Chicago.

1. The Best of Chicago.

2. A Traveler’s Guide to Chicago’s Architecture (Lisa Torrance).

3. Planning Your Trip to Chicago.

4. For International Visitors.

5. Getting to Know the Windy City.

6. Where to Stay.

7. Where to Dine.

8. Exploring Chicago.

9. Shopping.

10. Chicago After Dark.

Appendix: Chicago in Depth.

Index.