Chicago is the #1 destination for business travel and the #4 destination for overall domestic travel in the U.S. Tourism is expected to continue at an all-time high.
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Elizabeth Canning Blackwell began life on the East Coast, but 4 years at Northwestern University transformed her into a Midwesterner. She has worked as a writer and editor at Encyclopedia Brittanica, Northwestern University Medical School, the Chicago Tribune, and North Shore, a lifestyle magazine for the Chicago suburbs. She also has written for national magazines on everything from planning the perfect wedding to fighting a duel. She lives just outside the city with her husband, daughter, and an extensive collection of long underwear.
List of Maps.
What's New in Chicago.
1 The Best of Chicago.
1 Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences.
2 The Best Splurge Hotels.
3 The Best Moderately Priced Hotels.
4 The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences.
5 The Best Museums.
6 Best Nightlife Experiences.
7 The Best Places to Hang with the Locals.
8 The Best Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do.
9 The Best One-of-a-Kind Shops.
10 The Best Chicago Websites.
2. A Traveler's Guide to Chicago's Architecture by Lisa Torrance.
1 Richardsonian Romanesque (1870-1900).
2 Early Skyscrapers (1880-1920).
3 Second Renaissance Revival (1890-1920).
Master Builders: Sullivan, Wright & Mies.
4 Beaux Arts (1890-1920).
5 Art Deco (1925-33).
6 International Style (1932-45).
7 Postmodern (1975-90).
3 Planning Your Trip to Chicago.
1 Visitor Information.
2 Entry Requirements & Customs.
3 Money.
4 When to Go.
Chicago Calendar of Events.
Major Convention Dates.
5 Travel Insurance.
6 Health & Safety.
7 Specialized Travel Resources.
8 Planning Your Trip Online.
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource.
9 The 21st-Century Traveler.
Online Traveler's Toolbox.
10 Getting There.
Getting Through the Airport.
Flying with Film & Video.
11 Packages for the Independent Traveler.
12 Tips on Accommodations.
Ask Before You Go.
Tips for Digital Travel Photography.
13 Recommended Reading & Films.
4 Suggested Chicago Itineraries.
1 The Best of Chicago in 1 Day.
2 The Best of Chicago in 2 Days.
3 The Best of Chicago in 3 Days.
5 Getting to Know the Windy City.
1 Orientation.
A River Runs Through It.
Neighborhoods in Brief.
2 Getting Around.
Sky Train: Chicago's El.
Fast Facts: Chicago.
6 Where to Stay.
1 The Best Hotel Bets.
2 The Loop.
3 South Loop.
Family-Friendly Hotels.
4 Near North & the Magnificent Mile.
5 River North.
6 The Gold Coast.
7 Lincoln Park & the North Side.
8 Near McCormick Place.
7 Where to Dine.
1 The Best Dining Bets.
2 Restaurants by Cuisine.
3 The Loop.
Family-Friendly Restaurants.
4 The West Loop.
Ethnic Dining near the Loop.
5 The Magnificent Mile & the Gold Coast.
A Spot of Tea.
Dessert Tour.
Only in Chicago.
6 River North.
Breakfast & Brunch.
Dining Alfresco.
7 Lincoln Park & Old Town.
Taste of Thai.
8 Wrigleyville & the North Side.
9 Wicker Park/Bucktown.
8 Exploring Chicago.
1 In & Around the Loop: The Art Institute, the Sears Tower & Grant Park.
Oprah in Person.
Museum Free Days.
2 The Earth, the Sky & the Sea: The Big Three in the Grant Park Museum Campus.
The Pride of Prairie Avenue.
3 North of the Loop: The Magnificent Mile & Beyond.
4 Lincoln Park Attractions.
5 Exploring Hyde Park: The Museum of Science and Industry & More.
6 More Museums.
7 Exploring the 'Burbs.
Wright's Oak Park.
8 Kid Stuff.
9 Sightseeing Tours.
10 Staying Active.
11 In the Grandstand:Watching Chicago's Athletic Events.
9 Shopping.
1 Shopping the Magnificent Mile.
2 More Shopping Neighborhoods.
3 Shopping A to Z.
10 Chicago After Dark.
1 The Performing Arts.
Half-Price Theater Tickets.
2 Comedy & Improv.
An Escape from the Multiplex.
3 The Music Scene.
4 The Club Scene.
Late-Night Bites.
5 The Bar & Cafe Scene.
6 The Gay & Lesbian Scene.
Appendix: Chicago in Depth.
1 History 101.
Dateline.
Chicago & the Great Black Migration.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.
