Not for Tourists 2008 Guide to Chicago (Not for Tourists Guidebook) [Paperback]

Kathie Bergquist (Author), Bathsheba Birman (Author), Julia Borcherts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 2007 | Series: Not for Tourists Guidebook

The Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago features clear, easy-to-read maps and graphics, listings of key services, restaurants, shops, schools, entertainment venues, public transportation, parks, pull out maps and more. NFT Guides put everything residents need to take advantage of the wealth of local services and resources at their fingertips in a convenient size.

Product Details

• Paperback: 437 pages
• Publisher: Not for Tourists Inc; Pap/Map edition (October 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979394546
• ISBN-13: 978-0979394546
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,047,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Illinois

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as gift, LOVED IT!, December 7, 2007

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H. Rudolph (Arcata, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not for Tourists 2008 Guide to Chicago (Not for Tourists Guidebook) (Paperback)

I bought this gift for by boyfriend, since his parents moved to chicago and while he is not in college in CA he will be in chicago. He was so excited that i gave him it. At first i was looking into buying the Moleskin Chicago edition, but this is SOOOO much better. it has great maps and little blurbs about fun restaurants, museums, bookstores and more. It has sections of fun things to do with children too. overall, i think its a great resource that is small enough to fit in a purse or backpack and packed full of great information. i wish every city had a book like this.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable guide for Chicagoans, April 22, 2008

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Karana (Marietta, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Not for Tourists 2008 Guide to Chicago (Not for Tourists Guidebook) (Paperback)

The NFT series are the best city guides produced, in terms of the amount of information covered, detail of the maps, and quality of the product. However, this truly is not a guide for tourists - the book is geared towards helping natives get around the city and find what they need. It does not contain lengthy reviews of tourist destinations, although some recommendations are sprinkled throughout the book. If you are looking for a book to help you navigate your city, this is it - a perfect car companion. If you're just visiting Chicago, the NFT guide won't be very useful to you.

5.0 out of 5 stars THE PERFECT GUIDE, September 17, 2009

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A. Sparrow "Blondebird" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not for Tourists 2008 Guide to Chicago (Not for Tourists Guidebook) (Paperback)

I recently bought this for some friends moving to Chicago. Just yesterday I received a note saying " Thanks for the NFT guide, we use it all the time, don't know what we'd do without it! ".