Frommer's Puts the World in Your Pocket. All the up-to-date practical information, exact prices, and candid insider advice you've come to expect from Frommer's…now available in an easy-to-carry size—and at an unbeatable price! The Best of Chicago in a Nutshell: The most inviting places to stay, from luxury high-rises to family-friendly motels The best of the dining scene, from the trendiest bistros to authentic pizza and rib joints All the sights—plus insider tips on getting around A complete shopper's guide, from strolling the Magnificent Mile to gallery hopping in River North Great nightlife: the Chicago Symphony, cutting-edge theater, the best jazz and blues, and more Detailed, accurate city and transit maps Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago. Find us online at www.frommers.com

Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. The Best of Chicago in a Nutshell: The best places to stay and eat—with exact prices and candid, in-depth reviews so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your needs or budget. The latest, most reliable information and all the practical details you need to enjoy a worry-free visit to the Windy City. All the top sights, shopping, and nightlife—with outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Lots of easy-to-read maps. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! Frommer's Puts the World in Your Pocket. Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago. Find us online at www.frommers.com

Put the Best of Chicagoin Your Pocket Insider information on the finest Chicago has to offer -- from deep-dish pizza, stunning architecture, and world-class shopping to the very best in attractions, nightlife, and restaurants. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

Put the Best of Chicagoin Your Pocket. *. Insider information on the finest Chicago has to offer -- from deep-dish pizza, stunning architecture, and world-class shopping to the very best in attractions, nightlife, and restaurants. *. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. *. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. *. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. *. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com.

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Chicago features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. Written and personally researched by a lifelong resident, it covers all the traditional tourist favorites but also lets you in on local finds, neighborhood hangouts, and little-known gems. Our author has inspected every hotel, and knows the city intimately. There's something for every taste and budget, from world-class dining at Charlie Trotter's to killer barbecue at the most authentic rib shacks in town. With Frommer's in hand, you'll have tons of fun: shopping along the Magnificent Mile, watching Sammy slug homers at Wrigley, admiring the groundbreaking architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, taking in the masterpieces at the Art Institute, dancing at a down-and-dirty blues club, and strolling the gorgeous lakefront. You'll even get a color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap! Another helpful guide for your trip is Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Chicago.

Let Frommer's show you where your kids can: Crawl inside a coal mine Anchor their very own newscast Root, root, root for the home team Cruise the waterways on a private boat Spend an exhilarating night at the theatre Roll out a sleeping bag with the dinosaurs Ride through city canyons on an elevated train Discover Chicago's parks and all they have to offer Devour a Chicago red hot or a slice of deep-dish pizza Have a good time without breaking the bank Plus invaluable travel tips on: Age ranges for each sight and activity Hotels that offer cribs and rollaway beds Restaurants with kids' menus, boosters, and high chairs Shopping for everything from baby booties to blues music A Chicago parent's words of wisdom on safety in the city

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Chicago features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. Written and personally researched by a lifelong resident, it covers all the traditional tourist favorites but also lets you in on local finds, neighborhood hangouts, and little-known gems. Our author has inspected every hotel, and knows the city intimately. There's something for every taste and budget, from world-class dining at Charlie Trotter's to killer barbecue at the most authentic rib shacks in town. With Frommer's in hand, you'll have tons of fun: shopping along the Magnificent Mile, watching Sammy slug homers at Wrigley, admiring the groundbreaking architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, taking in the masterpieces at the Art Institute, dancing at a down-and-dirty blues club, and strolling the gorgeous lakefront. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap! Another helpful guide for your trip is Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Chicago.