{"product_id":"2940014438919","title":"Chicago, Illinois Travel Guide - What To See \u0026 Do","description":"NOOK version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Chicago, Illinois.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. Butcher of hogs and believer in progress, it is one of the world's great cities, and yet the metropolitan luxuries of theater, shopping, and fine dining have barely put a dent in real Midwestern friendliness. It's a city with a swagger, but without the surliness or even the fake smiles found in other cities of its size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the hub of the Midwest, Chicago is easy to find — its picturesque skyline calls across the waters of Lake Michigan, a first impression that soon reveals world-class museums of art and science, miles of sandy beaches, huge parks and public art, and perhaps the finest downtown collection of modern architecture in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, there's enough to fill a visit of days, weeks, or even months without ever seeing the end. Dress warm in the winter, and prepare to cover a lot of ground: the meaning of Chicago is only found in movement, through subways and archaic elevated tracks, in the pride of tired feet and eyes raised once more to the sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Welcome To Chicago\u003cbr\u003e  Key Districts\u003cbr\u003e  Overview\u003cbr\u003e    Climate\u003cbr\u003e    Literature\u003cbr\u003e    Movies\u003cbr\u003e    Smoking\u003cbr\u003e    Tourist Information\u003cbr\u003e  Arrivals\u003cbr\u003e    By plane\u003cbr\u003e      O'Hare\u003cbr\u003e      Midway\u003cbr\u003e      Others\u003cbr\u003e    By bus\u003cbr\u003e    By train\u003cbr\u003e    By car\u003cbr\u003e  Local Transportation\u003cbr\u003e    By public transit\u003cbr\u003e      CTA\u003cbr\u003e      Metra and South Shore\u003cbr\u003e      Pace\u003cbr\u003e    By car\u003cbr\u003e    By taxi\u003cbr\u003e    By bicycle\u003cbr\u003e    By water taxi\u003cbr\u003e  Sightseeing Highlights\u003cbr\u003e    Itineraries\u003cbr\u003e    Museums\u003cbr\u003e    Architecture\u003cbr\u003e    African-American history\u003cbr\u003e    Ethnic neighborhoods\u003cbr\u003e  Fun Activities\u003cbr\u003e    Beaches\u003cbr\u003e    Parks\u003cbr\u003e    Events \u0026amp; Festivals\u003cbr\u003e    Sports\u003cbr\u003e    Theater\u003cbr\u003e    Bicycles\u003cbr\u003e  Studying\u003cbr\u003e  Working\u003cbr\u003e  Shopping Highlights \u003cbr\u003e  Dining Guide \u003cbr\u003e    Chicago pizza\u003cbr\u003e    The Chicago hot dog\u003cbr\u003e    Italian Beef\u003cbr\u003e  Bars, Clubs \u0026amp; Drinking\u003cbr\u003e    Jazz and Blues\u003cbr\u003e    Concerts\u003cbr\u003e  Accommodation Guide\u003cbr\u003e  Safety \u0026amp; Security\u003cbr\u003e  Communications\u003cbr\u003e    Internet\u003cbr\u003e    Telephones\u003cbr\u003e  Local Help \u003cbr\u003e    Publications\u003cbr\u003e    Religious services\u003cbr\u003e    Foreign consulates\u003cbr\u003e  Local \u0026amp; Day Trips \u003cbr\u003e    Illinois\u003cbr\u003e    Indiana\u003cbr\u003e    Michigan\u003cbr\u003e    Wisconsin","brand":"PubIt!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176635318512,"sku":"2940014438919","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014438919_p0.jpg?v=1763608539","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014438919","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}