Lonely Planet Chicago

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Good book for tourists
Very Good Guide to Chicago
All you need to know
Great guide to Chicago
Great Guide to Chicago

Lonely Planet Chicago
Chris Baty , and Karla Zimmerman
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740597966

Book Description

Boldly rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the center of American innovation - birthplace of the skyscraper, house music, deep-dish pizza and the Ferris wheel. The urban hub of America's heartland, the city exudes friendliness, creativity, hospitality and straight-talking humor. Our smart, stylish guide will help you discover Chicago your way. EXPLORE THE CITY - whether surveying Art Institute impressionism, ogling Loop architecture, hanging out in Millennium Park or knocking back beers in Bucktown, our local authors inspire you to explore HAVE FUN - tested tips for finding free music festivals, hot dogs or haute cuisine, sandy lakeshore beaches or great seats at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field GO ALL NIGHT - at avant-garde theaters, stylish West Loop galleries, sultry nightclubs or on a well-worn bar stool with 10 of your new best friends

HIT THE ROAD - expanded itineraries spotlight the best of the Great Plains, from breweries and bratwurst in Milwaukee to sand dunes and old Victorians on Michigan's Gold Coast

Customer Reviews:

Good book for tourists.......2007-03-22

If you are thinking of taking a trip to Chicago, this book is great to have. The only thing was that it was a little confusing trying to figure out the different areas in the city - I wish it would have been a little more descriptive for those of us who haven't gone many places in Chicago. However, we did try several of the restaurants that were recommended, and we were satisfied with all of them! Great tidbits of knowledge on the city as well, learned a lot before even going!

Very Good Guide to Chicago.......2007-02-13

My wife and I used this guide for a vacation to Chicago in October 2006. I am generally a big fan of Lonely Planet Guides, and this one did not disappoint. We stayed in hotel in the Gold Coast but used public transportation to get around to several other sections of the city, and this guide covered all of the areas that we visited very well. Information was concise and useful, and overall I was really pleased with this book. It's maps were invaluable while traveling around - it is worth the price for them alone.

However, there were a couple of recommendations in the book which I did not feel were very good. One restaurant in particular that the guide recommended was awful, and because of that I gave the book 4 stars instead of five.

Despite this, Lonely Planet Chicago is still a very good guide and I would recommend it without hesitation.

All you need to know.......2006-10-25

This is one of the better guide books to Chicago - it's easy to read and has every bit of relevant information on restaurants, attractions, etc. Plus, that chick on the front cover is super hot!

Great guide to Chicago.......2006-10-15

Found the guide really good for sites to see, restaurants + hotel bookings ... the all important shopping section was excellent but didn't mentione that non US residents can avail of discounts in most of the large department stores by registering with the customer service desks ... the 2 and 4 day itineraries ensured that we hit all the must sees ... used it in conjunction with some top tips from Trip Advisors fact sheet on Chicago. Also had good advice on days trips in the greater Chicago vacinity.

Great Guide to Chicago.......2005-01-10

This guide book was our Bible during our short trip in Chicago. It was right about most things we had a chance to check out, e.g. where to catch the best view of the city. Other helpful information included as well. For example, average prices for meals in restaurants were very helpful when planning where to eat. Very important information, I think, when coming abroad is the information how to tip etc. It's all there.

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lonely planet chicago
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The book is better than the climate!
Great guide to the Windy City!
Excellent all-around guide to Chicago

Lonely Planet Chicago
Ryan Ver Berkmoes
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: 186450210X

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When seeking a travel guide to Chicago, you want one penned by someone who understands the El's Orange, Red, and Purple lines, knows the architecture of Chicago like the back of his or her hand, and is willing to share extensive knowledge of the best places to eat. Ryan Ver Berkmoes's guide provides all this flawlessly--plus all the vital information on where to stay, what to do for fun (from theater and opera to dance clubs, bars, and sports), where to shop, plus the lowdown on history, wildlife, and climate (especially climate), politics, languages, special events, and where to do your laundry. Berkmoes goes beyond the stuff of standard guidebooks with his feel for the tone and attitude of this town. He calls it the most American of cities and lauds its Magnificent Mile and Art Institute, its kaleidoscope of ethnic neighborhoods, its mixes of blue-collar and yuppie and immigrant populations. He talks about Chicagoans' brash self-reliance, their lurking insecurity, and the pride in their growing population and dwindling crime. While dishing up all the relevant details, Berkmoes's guide resonates with the vitality, humor, and style of Chicago. --Stephanie Gold

Book Description

Sink your teeth into stuffed pizza, snag a fly ball at Wrigley Field, or belt out the blues - experience the real Chicago with our jam-packed guide. Expert author Ryan Ver Berkmoes steers you toward all the Windy City has to offer, from lazing on the lakefront beaches to tracing the trail of Al Capone's bullets to enjoying innovative theater and cuisine. <ul>

special architecture section with walking tours designed to make you look way up </li>

colorful guide to the highlights of the Art Institute of Chicago </li>

hotels and restaurants to fit every budget, bars to wet every whistle </li>

22-page map section, including public transit map </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

lonely planet chicago.......2002-07-01

excellent book - great presentation, well written, super photographs. much information that can really be used while at the same time being highly readable. wouldn't think of arriving in chicago without it!

lonely planet chicago.......2002-07-01

The book is better than the climate!.......2000-01-08

I moved to Chicago a few months ago, and so I was able to road-test this book extensively. I found it to be an invaluable resource to just about anything going on in the Windy City. You can feel that the author lived here for an extensive period of time. As with most big cities, things change fast in Chicago, so I am eagerly awaiting the second edition!

Great guide to the Windy City!.......1999-07-16

This thoughtfully written and informative guide answers all the questions that a traveler would have before setting off for Chicago. In fact, it would benefit someone who has lived in Chicago for many years. The author's knowledge of what it is like to live in Chicago - as opposed to simply knowing something about the attractions, restaurants, hotels, etc. - sets this guide apart from others.

Excellent all-around guide to Chicago.......1999-03-06

I've been using this guide to Chicago since I recently moved here, and I've found it answers many questions and given me great advice on what to see and where to go. I highly recommend it for anyone spending time in the city.

Lonely Planet Chicago: Condensed (Lonely Planet Chicago Condensed)

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Lonely Planet Chicago: Condensed (Lonely Planet Chicago Condensed)
Tom Given
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740590686

Book Description

This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Chicago offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Chicago Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for a day or a week, for business or for pleasure. <ul>

colour maps and discerning prose cover the distance in this well-researched 'best-of' </li>

quick-find design for those blowing through the Windy City </li>

being happy with the blues in the hottest clubs and the coolest bars </li>

closest transport options accompany each review, whizzing readers from Sears Tower to Wrigley Field </li>

dreaming of a lake view - the best places to stay on any budget </li></ul>

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Lonely Planet Chicago City Map

Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Map

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ASIN: 1740596412

Book Description

Lonely Planet's city maps present the travelers' city in one easy view

• Complete street and sight index makes navigating the city a breeze for walkers and drivers alike

• All new, improved mapping styles and fully updated

• Sturdy, laminated, easy-fold format

• Quick-find highlights and reviews of the top city sights

• Includes up-to-date transit maps and essential practical information

• Full color throughout with gorgeous photographs

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