Where to Weekend Around Chicago includes: Illinois Galena; Springfield; Champagne/Urbana; Starved Rock State Park; Woodstock; Rock River Valley; Rock Island Michigan South Haven; Saugatuck; Grand Haven; Traverse City/Michigan Riviera; Ann Arbor; Marshall/Battle Creek; Detroit Wisconsin Milwaukee; Minocqua; Lake Geneva; Madison; Spring Green; Door County; Port Washington; Devil's Lake; Kettle Moraine Indiana Michigan City; South Bend; Indianapolis; Amish Country; Brown County Iowa Iowa City

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Provides a survey of the hotels, restaurants, historical sites, cultural activities, and other attractions in Chicago and includes special information for the business traveler

Whether you want to eat deep-dish pizza, explore the The Field Museum of Natural History, or bike along the lakefront, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Chicago are here to help! Fodor’s Chicago guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Chicago includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Chicago’s Best Outdoor Activities,” “Chicago’s Best Museums,” “Best Idea for a Night Out,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “How to Experience the Lakefront,” “Chicago Then and Now,” “The Sky’s the Limit,” and Frank Lloyd Wright LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Loop, Near North, River North, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Pilsen, Little Italy, Prairie Avenue, and more. Planning on visiting more of the USA’s great cities? Check out Fodor’s New York City. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

An innovative combination that incorporates a compact-sized travel guide with a convenient fold-out map provides in-depth coverage of the great cities of the world, featuring capsule reviews of recommended hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife options, as well as handy travel tips, fun facts, the twenty-five best things to see and do, Web sites, service information, and other useful sections.

Provides a survey of the hotels, restaurants, historical sites, cultural activities, and other attractions in Chicago and includes special information for the business traveler

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Fodor’s Chicago 2013 is the perfect companion for your trip to this quintessential American city. With colorful features and the most updated information, Fodor’s Chicago 2013 will help you get straight to the best of what this city has to offer, everything from art to architecture, to shopping, baseball, jazz, and the very best deep-dish pizza. Our in-depth coverage also includes top reasons to visit the culturally and historically rich suburbs of Chicago, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park home studio, the Mallott Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Brookfield Zoo. Expanded Coverage: Includes new hotel and restaurant reviews throughout Chicago’s many exciting neighborhoods. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Chicago offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Chicago stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.

Whether you want to explore a national park, visit major tourist sights, or escape to a quiet town, the local Fodor’s travel experts across the United States are here to help! Fodor’s Best Weekend Road Trips guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time as you plan a quick getaway. This new title has been designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Best Weekend Road Trips travel guide includes: 106 THREE-DAY ITINERARIES WITHIN A SIX-HOUR DRIVE OF 20 MAJOR U.S. CITIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time 5 DETAILED REGIONAL MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, driving there and back, and recommended pit stops along the way LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems TOP WEEKEND DESTINATIONS FROM: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Minneapolis, New York City, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, DC INCLUDES: Asheville, the Berkshires, Breckenridge, Carlsbad Caverns, Charleston, Colorado Springs, Destin, the Grand Canyon, Jackson Hole, Las Vegas, Mendocino County, Montgomery, Napa Valley, Palm Springs, Park City, Pittsburgh, Rapid City, Santa Fe, Savannah, Shenandoah National Park, South Padre Island, Stowe, Taos, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park Planning on visiting other national parks? Check out Fodor’s National Parks of the West. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Describes points of interest in each section of the city, offers information on tours, gardens, beaches, outdoor activities, and shopping, and recommends hotels and restaurants