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

by Kathie Bergquist (Author), Bathsheba Birman (Author), Julia Borcherts (Author)
Key Phrases: museum campus, golden apple, heritage corridor, Michigan Ave, Lincoln Ave, Western Ave (more...)

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Product Description
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; 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	H. Rudolph (Arcata, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Karana (Marietta, OH) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dear Chicago Land of the Lost....., May 31, 2009

By	Laura "Laura" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

As a native of Chicago, I would have to completely disagree with you. I am curious as to where you live that is so exciting and amazing. I live near Wrigley Field and have to say the area is more of a neighborhood than anywhere else I have ever been. The parks are crowded, my son gets to play with new children everyday, and I see friends and neighbors walking down the street (shopping, eating, exercising) all of the time. Having lived in DC and FL and traveled the country, I can say people from Chicago are the nicest people I have encountered. You just need to take the time to stop and talk to them. And to say there is no culture..Where did you go? Did you visit the Museum of Science and Industry (the largest science area in the Western Hemisphere), the Field Museum, Planetarium, or the renovated Aquarium? I just visited the new modern wing of the Art Institute. It was amazing. And the food, really? Gibson's, Grand Lux, Roy's, Charlie Trotter's, all of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. I really do have to question your taste. When I travel and tell people where I am from, I mostly get the responses, "I love that city" or "that is my favorite city". Please, don't write about things you really don't know anything about.