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Map your own adventure. Chicago Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city.
Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Chicago in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Chicago Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you ll find:
Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps
Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include The Loop: An Architectural Tour, the Art Institute of Chicago, Bucktown & Wicker Park, Hyde Park, The Navy Pier & Environs for Kids, side trips to Oak Park and Evanston, and more
Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values
Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info
Inhaltsverzeichnis
16 Favorite Moments 1
1 The Best Full-Day Tours 9
The Best in One Day 10
The Best in Two Days 16
The Best in Three Days 22
2 The Best Special-Interest Tours 27
The Loop: An Architectural Tour 28
Mag Mile: An Architectural Tour 34
Navy Pier & Environs for Kids 38
The Art Institute of Chicago 42
Museum of Science & Industry 46
3 The Best Neighborhood Walks 49
The Gold Coast 50
Old Town 54
Bucktown & Wicker Park 58
Hyde Park 64
4 The Best Shopping 69
Shopping Best Bets 70
Shopping A to Z 75
5 The Best of the Outdoors 85
Indiana Dunes 86
Chicago Lakeshore 90
6 The Best Dining 95
Dining Best Bets 96
Restaurants A to Z 100
7 The Best Nightlife 107
Nightlife Best Bets 108
Nightlife A to Z 113
8 The Best Arts & Entertainment 119
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets 120
Arts & Entertainment A to Z 125
9 The Best Hotels 131
Hotel Best Bets 132
Hotels A to Z 136
10 The Best Day Trips & Excursions 145
Oak Park 146
Evanston 150
The Savvy Traveler 153
Before You Go 154
Getting There 159
Getting Around 160
Fast Facts 162
Chicago: A Brief History 169
Chicago s Architecture 171
Toll-Free Numbers & Websites 176
Index 178
