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Chicago Not for Tourists 2010 8th (eighth) Edition by Nft published by Not for Tourists
The Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago divides Chi-town into 60 mapped neighborhoods, with each neighborhood practically a city unto itself. Every map is dotted with user-friendly NFT icons that plot the nearest essential services and entertainment locations while providing important information on things like kid-friendly activities, public transportation, and Chicago's art scene. The book includes sections on the North Side, Near North Side, Near West Side, the Greater Loop, the South Side, Greater Chicago, Parks & Places, Colleges & Universities, Transit, Sports, General Information, and Arts & Entertainment. It's the only key to The Windy City that Daley can't give you.
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August 18, 2017
I didn't find maps helpful, however, lots of maps. Travel guide very outdated, unlikely to find video stores.
September 10, 2010
Holy smokes, this book is so cool and handy! Not only do I absolutely love the way it looks and feels, but it gives practical information as well. Perhaps the most important thing this book offers me is the break-down of all the different Chicago neighborhoods. It gives me loads of maps and resources. All of the questions I had that remained unanswered by humans and websites were answered in this book. Books are our future!
Now that I have moved to Chicago, I go almost everywhere with my NFT for the maps. I have GPS on my phone, but if my battery is dying, or I'm underground and can't get service, or my GPS isn't updating quickly enough, I turn to my NFT. When I am downtown, in the loop especially, I can get turned around fairly easily. I will get off a train, choose an exit, and not know quite where I am. All I have to do is find a corner and locate it in my NFT, which is easier than typing it into my phone. Also, the street maps have all the different L lines included, which is indispensable. I've seen many maps here, and none are as good as the maps found in my NFT.
Now that I have moved to Chicago, I go almost everywhere with my NFT for the maps. I have GPS on my phone, but if my battery is dying, or I'm underground and can't get service, or my GPS isn't updating quickly enough, I turn to my NFT. When I am downtown, in the loop especially, I can get turned around fairly easily. I will get off a train, choose an exit, and not know quite where I am. All I have to do is find a corner and locate it in my NFT, which is easier than typing it into my phone. Also, the street maps have all the different L lines included, which is indispensable. I've seen many maps here, and none are as good as the maps found in my NFT.
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