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Dozens of walking tours, from the Loop to Lincoln Park
Historic landmarks, lakefront parks, and memorable museums
The Magnificent Mile, trendy galleries, and unique city shops
Blues and jazz bars, theater, comedy clubs, and more
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Historic charmers, stylish modern towers, and good-value getaways -- plus strategies for securing a room
Chic bistros and trattorias, top steak houses, deep-dish pizza joints, and the best ethnic eateries in every neighborhood
Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents, including Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel
24 pages of maps -- and dozens of unique features
Important contacts
Smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes, the don't-miss activities
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Side trips
Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park
Architecture primer
And more!
Dozens of walking tours, from the Loop to Lincoln Park
Historic landmarks, lakefront parks, and memorable museums
The Magnificent Mile, trendy galleries, and unique city shops
Blues and jazz bars, theater, comedy clubs, and more
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Historic charmers, stylish modern towers, and good-value getaways -- plus strategies for securing a room
Chic bistros and trattorias, top steak houses, deep-dish pizza joints, and the best ethnic eateries in every neighborhood
Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents, including Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel
24 pages of maps -- and dozens of unique features
Important contacts
Smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes, the don't-miss activities
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Side trips
Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park
Architecture primer
And more!
