Synopses & Reviews
- Completely updated every year, Frommer's Chicago features 16 pages of gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you.
- Chicago, fast becoming one of the nation’s greenest cities, is home to a number of eco-friendly hotels and restaurants, which are highlighted in this latest edition.
- Our Chicago expert takes art, architecture, and museum lovers behind the scenes, giving you tips on which exhibits are worth your time, how to see the sights on a budget, and a detailed guide to the city’s architectural wonders.
- You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; a detailed walking tour of the Loop’s best sculptures; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation (including the Obama family’s favorite hangouts).
- Frommer's Chicago also includes a color photo insert and fold-out map.
Synopsis
Frommer's Chicago 2010
Wrigley Field hosts baseball's Chicago Cubs and their diehard fans. See chapter 7.
Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
About the Author
Elizabeth Canning Blackwell began life on the East Coast, but 4 years at Northwestern University transformed her into a Midwesterner. She has worked as a writer and editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, Northwestern University Medical School, the Chicago Tribune, and North Shore, a lifestyle magazine for the Chicago suburbs. She has also written for national magazines on everything from planning the perfect wedding to fighting a duel. She lives just outside the city with her husband, three kids, and an extensive collection of long underwear.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1 The Best of Chicago.
2 Chicago in Depth.
3 Planning Your Trip to Chicago.
4 Suggested Chicago Itineraries.
5 Where to Stay.
6 Where to Dine.
7 Exploring Chicago.
8 Chicago Strolls.
9 Shopping.
10 Chicago After Dark.
11 Fast Facts, Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.
Index.