Frommer's Chicago with Kids (Frommer's With Kids) [Paperback]

Laura Tiebert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 23, 2007 | Series: Frommer's With Kids (Book 27)

Let Frommer's show you where your kids can:

• Crawl inside a coal mine
• Anchor their very own newscast
• Root, root, root for the home team
• Cruise the waterways on a private boat
• Spend an exhilarating night at the theatre
• Roll out a sleeping bag with the dinosaurs
• Ride through city canyons on an elevated train
• Discover Chicago's parks and all they have to offer
• Devour a Chicago red hot or a slice of deep-dish pizza
• Have a good time without breaking the bank

Plus invaluable travel tips on:

• Age ranges for each sight and activity
• Hotels that offer cribs and rollaway beds
• Restaurants with kids' menus, boosters, and high chairs
• Shopping for everything from baby booties to blues music
• A Chicago parent's words of wisdom on safety in the city

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

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

About the Author

Laura Tiebert is a freelance writer whose travels have taken her from the frozen tundra of Dawson City in Yukon Territory to the wide beaches of Muscat, Oman. A native Midwesterner, she lived in New York City for years before returning to Chicago. Today, she stays a bit closer to home in Evanston, IL, where she lives with her husband Andrew and son Joel. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 3rd edition (April 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470124814
• ISBN-13: 978-0470124819
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,762,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent family guide to Chicago, May 7, 2008

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This review is from: Frommer's Chicago with Kids (Frommer's With Kids) (Paperback)

During a recent trip to Chicago, I used several guide books to plan our trip and to use during the visit; I found this particular reference was the one I used most frequently and the one I threw in the backpack as we headed out the door each day. This guide was indispensable, containing suggested itineraries, an overview of the city, great ideas for excursions -- tours, strolls, attractions, shopping and entertainment -- as well as a history of the city and superb chapters on hotels and restaurants. We even stayed at a hotel that was surprisingly inexpensive and in a great location, and one that our native Chicago friends didn't know about! The guide is written in a friendly style, is well-organized, has lots of maps, and is jam-packed with useful information.

A superb guide to Chicago for families. Highy recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great guide for kids and for adults who want to be a kid again, November 7, 2009

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Deborah Verlen "Deborah" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Chicago with Kids (Frommer's With Kids) (Paperback)

I live in Chicago and frequently have small guests who of course want to experience the city in such a way that it fits their idea of fun and not mom and dads.

As with most Frommer Guides, you will find information on planning a trip to Chicago which includes a section on What to Pack, Getting their, Safety and the usual myriad of pre-trip planning details.

You'll find suggested one, two and three day itineraries that can be adjusted if needed for your child's age. There are plenty of suggestions for food, shopping, culture, and kid friendly activities including free days at the various museums.

I rated the book four stars since it is a little lacking on specific activities around the holidays which is often when parents are able to pick up and go with their kids. The city has a myriad of events that are child friendly around Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and more.

This is a good basic guide to the city and if you are contemplating a visit with the kids, there is more than enough to dazzle them and keep them busy for several weeks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frommers review, May 19, 2010

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This review is from: Frommer's Chicago with Kids (Frommer's With Kids) (Paperback)

Excellent book. Before any trip, I purchase a book from Frommers if that area has one. I have always been given great advice and pass it along to friends and family. The best travel guides anywhere. The book came quickly and in excellent shape.