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Illinois Handbook - Travel Guide.  2nd Edition.  Moon Publications.  450 pages.


Travel writer Christine des Garennes has lived in her adopted home of Illinois for over a decade, and in Moon Illinois she shares her insider knowledge on the best ways to explore the heart of America. Beyond Chicago and tourist-friendly Wrigley Field and Lincoln Park Zoo, des Garennes takes travelers into agricultural country, where local farmer's markets reign in the central region of Illinois known as the Grand Prairie.
 

 She also provides unique trip strategies for a variety of travelers, including “Day-Tripping Around Chicago” and “Outdoor Adventure in Southern Illinois.” From touring the Frank Lloyd Wright homes of Oak Park to hiking along the Little Grand Canyon Scenic Trail, Moon Illinois gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.






 

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Chicago 2009 Travel Guide.  Frommer Publications.  320 pages.

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series

• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides

• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries

• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’s Chicago features gorgeous full-color photos of the urban splendor that awaits. Our local author will steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic, and show you the real heart of Chicago, from the best local pizza joints, to cutting-edge art galleries; from blues clubs, to the lakeside parks.

Whether you're visiting for business or vacation, you’ll travel Chicago like a pro with our candid advice. Also included are accurate city and regional maps (including a map of Chicago in the movies, and a map for pizza afficionados), up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, planning your trip around the city's major conventions, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!
 

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Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Chicago, 1st Edition Travel Guide.  Frommer Publications.  176 pages.

Discover Chicago's most colorfulneighborhoods—one step at a time.

Follow Frommer's for an up-close and personal look at Chicago's mostculturally rich areas, from famous places to lesser-known gems. Filled with color photos, easy-to-follow maps, clear route directions, and helpfulcommentary, this guide makes it easy to find your way around.

Let Frommer's take you to:

Hyde Park and Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House

The majestic mansions of the Gold Coast on Lake Michigan

The urban retreats of Millennium Park and Grant Park

Wrigley Field, the classic ballpark of Chicago's beloved Cubs

The historic buildings of the Loop along the Chicago River.
 

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Chicago with Kids, 4th Edition Travel Guide.  Frommer Publications.  320 pages.

LET FROMMER'S SHOW YOU WHERE YOUR KIDS CAN:

Crawl inside a coal mine
Walk, rollerblade, bike, and picnic along Lake Michigan

Root, root, root for the home team

Cruise the waterways on a pirate boat

Spend an exhilarating night at the theater

Devour a Chicago red hot or a slice of deep-dish pizza

PLUS INVALUABLE TRAVEL TIPS:


Age ranges for each attraction and activity
Hotels that offer cribs and rollaway beds

A complete rundown on restaurants with kids' menus

Shopping for everything from baby booties to blues music

A Chicago parent's words of wisdom on safety in the city.
 

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Chicago Must Sees Guide - Travel Guide.  Size 5"x8½".  128 pages.  Michelin Travel Publications.





















 

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Chicago For Dummies, 4th Edition Travel Guide.  Frommer Publications.  314 pages.

Years ago, when Frank Sinatra sang the praises of "my kind of town," he was saluting Chicago. Chicago is still a truly vibrant and eclectic city that constantly reinvents itself. Cosmopolitan yet not elitist, sophisticated in some ways yet refreshingly brash in others, Chicago is wonderfully entertaining and welcoming. There’s plenty to do and this guide clues you in with the latest info on:
Four options for exploring the city
Five day trips to nearby attractions
Accommodations, ranging from three of the world’s best luxury hotels to wonderful historic getaways with modern amenities
A shopping guide that covers power shopping along the Magnificent Mile and bargain hunting in unique shops
The action and attractions, ranging from Soldier Field or Wrigley Field to the Hancock Observatory to Navy Pier
Restaurants, including everything from elegant to family-style, and from Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza to all kinds of ethnic cuisine
Intriguing architecture and incredible museums, including the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Art Institute of Chicago
Fantastic outdoor attractions, including Millenium Park, Grant Park, North Avenue Beach, two great zoos, and more
What to do when the sun goes down, whether you like the blues, ska, or hip-hop… the hot night spots or great theater
Culture, ranging from Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to The Second City and Improv Olympics
Sports—baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and more—in a city of notoriously passionate fans
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Chicago For Dummies, 4th Edition, includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
With this friendly guide to help you choose from the best sites and attractions, Chicago will surely be your kind of town.
 

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The Unofficial Guide to Chicago Travel Guide.  8th Edition.  Frommer Publications.  384 pages.

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
—The New York Times

The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Chicago Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:

Information that's candid, critical, and totally objective
Hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality—plus secrets for getting the lowest possible rate
More than 70 restaurants reviewed and profiled, with listings for dozens more
A complete guide to Chicago's sights—museums, architecture, ethnic neighborhoods, and more
Complete information on Chicago's lakefront beaches and parks
The inside story on shopping—where to get the best for less, on and off the Magnificent Mile
All the details on Chicago's nightlife—jazz and blues clubs, dance clubs, concerts, theater, and more
The best places to play golf and tennis, ride a bike, go boating, and work out
Tips on enjoying Chicago with your kids
Advice on how to plan and make the most of your business trip
Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide to Chicago—the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be.
 

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