Chicago

by J.P. Anderson (Contributor)

Detachable col. map affixed to flap of p. [3] of cover.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, The United States Of America

216 pages, Paperback

First published July 26, 2001

Reviews

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars....a great guide!

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The good: great maps that really helped me find my way around, good food suggestions even in the cheaper categories, some good historical information on sites, though at times I wanted more. Also good pictures which often helped me figure out what I was supposed to be looking at! Great organization overall.

The bad: a complete lack of information about pricing of tourist attractions. I realize that prices change (in the past I've often found that things were more expensive than it said in my guide book), but as it was I had to look everything up online to know what to expect.

I would have also liked an indication about what sites were "must sees," "try to sees," and "only go if you have a particular interest or lots and lots of time!" as I have seen in other guidebooks.

3.5 stars rounded up to a 4.

[Todd Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book on Chicago is a fully illustrated look at the history and geography of the city.

Along with covering the main tourist sites, it also provides a history of the city.

I like how it goes in-depth into some museums, so you know where the exhibits are.

The book provides information on the different parts of this vast city.

Then you will find details about hotels, restaurants, parks and transportation.

I will mostly use it when deciding which museum to visit first and where things are in it.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though I lived in the city for five years, I found this slim guidebook quite useful, especially in terms of the architecture and history of the city. Like all Eyewitness guides, it's packed with inviting photos and neatly divides the city into manageable areas. On the downside, I've never been that smitten with this series choice of hotels and restaurants, although I suppose it does select the obvious choices for a business or well-heeled traveler.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the DK Eyewitness travel guides because the contain full color photos unlike some other guides. I have lived in the Chicago suburbs my entire life, but I wanted to find lesser known museums and attractions.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I visited Chi a lot while attending Notre Dame. It had a much better restaurant and shopping scene compared to South Bend!! :)

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for Chicago. I liked the 3 walking tours the best. Gave 3 stars because I think you need another book to go with this one.

[A. B · Rating 4 out of 5]

More family orientated, which I like.
Very easy to understand, very organized. I enjoyed learning the history of Chicago. It has wonderful maps and graphics. The organization and the maps and pictures is one of the reasons it was so easy to understand.
It had a wonderful attention to detail and it also told me a few lesser known places. I am so looking forward to visiting the "women's" bookstore- a store filled with books written by women!
It was wonderful.