Customer Reviews

MapEasy's Guidemap to Chicago

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This is a really unique and interesting map. The map is made of a plastic-type, flexible material, so it doesn't rip or wear easily. It is very sturdy! While it doesn't cover the entire city (just the downtown area and a small overview map of the Chicago area) it lists RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, and other attractions with brief comments on price, etc. It has a lot of useful information, and yet it is very clean and SO easy to read. We have used this map several times when staying in downtown Chicago and it is perfect for those times after a long day of sight-seeing or shopping when you want to know, "Where do we eat?" Also, for those of you who have small children or limited desire for walking long distances, you can easily count the blocks to the nearest McDonald's from your location. This map was perfect for trip planning on the fly and I highly recommend it! (By the way, this map does not have any public transporation information on it, but it does show where parking garages are located).

I have used this map for the last 6 years. I have purchased and passed on my map to friends and recently bought another copy. It's the best map of Chicago next to the CTA map. Not only is it useful, it makes a nice keepsake of the city.

This laminated guide is great for sightseeing use. It includes the Mag Mile, The Loop, and other visitor areas. and the CTA. However, it does not cover the whole city. Different landmarks and businesses are included which is great if you are not familiar with the city.

I have ordered the MapEasy's Guidemaps to other cities and always found them to be very helpful.

I was VERY surprised when I went to order the 2010 Guidemap for Chicago, that it was not available on Amazon. (Only a 2006 edition was available.) I had to go to another bookstore to purchase the 2010 edition.