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 leading 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 * One- to three-day itineraries that include The Loop: An Architectural Tour, the Art Institute of Chicago, Bucktown & Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Navy Pier & Environs for Kids, side trips to Oak Park and Evanston, and more * Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions to clue you in on great finds and values * Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, re-sealable plastic wallet Frommer's Chicago Day by Day is written by noted Chicago journalist Kate Silver, whose work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, People, the Washington Post, Saveur, and many other publications. She is also the author of the celebrated Frommer's EasyGuide to Chicago. About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.

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