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Lonely PlanetChicagois your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze out over the city from the heights of the Willis Tower, chow down on local specialities such as the famed deep-dish pizza, or join the locals at a baseball game; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart ofChicago and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet'sChicago Travel Guide:

• Full-colormaps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including architecture, cuisine, history, politics, music, sports, art, sculpture, dance, literature, theater and comedy.
• Free, convenient pull-outChicagocity map (included in print version), plus over 37 color maps
• Useful features - includingWalking Tours, Travel with Childrenand Month by Month(annual festival calendar).
• Coverage of the Loop, Near North & Navy Pier, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park & Old Town, Lake View & Wrigleyville, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely PlanetChicago, our most comprehensive guide to Chicago, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet'sEastern USAguide for a comprehensive look at all theregion has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Karla Zimmerman and Sara Benson.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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