Frommer's Chicago 2006
Chapter One
The Best of Chicago
Like any great city, Chicago's got something for everyone, whether your tastes run
toward world-famous museums and blow-your-budget luxury hotels or family-friendly
lodgings and low-key neighborhood restaurants. Narrowing down your choices may
seem daunting, but never fear: Here's your cheat sheet to the very best of the city, the
places to which I send out-of-town friends and relatives when they want to experience
the "real" Chicago. Some are well-known tourist attractions, others are insider secrets.
But all are places and experiences that truly sum up this town. Happy exploring!
1 Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences
Studying the Skyline: The birthplace
of the modern skyscraper, Chicago is
the perfect place to learn about-and
appreciate-these dramatic buildings
that reach for the sky. If time is limited,
take a stroll through the heart of
downtown, known as the Loop, where
you'll be surrounded by canyons of
stone, concrete, and glass. (To get the
full urban expe ... read full excerpt from Frommer's Chicago 2006 ebook
