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Fodor's Chicago 2013
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Cutting-edge architecture, legendary blues, and scrumptious dining? Check. Lavish shopping, world-class museums, and lake views? Check. Glorious parks, major-league baseball, and side-splitting improv? Check. Deep-dish pizza, piled-high hot dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches? Check. Chicago's got it all—now all you need to do is book a flight!
Chicago Hotels
Chicago hotel rates are as temperamental as the city's climate. And just as snow in April and 70° weather in November are not uncommon, it is widely...read more
Chicago Restaurants
Sure, this city has great architecture, museums, and sports venues. But at its heart, Chicago is really a food town. This is evident in the priority that...read more
Things To Do in Chicago
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Chicago
- $59* & up -- Fares from 64 U.S. Cities into September, e/w Frontier Airlines
- $129 & up -- Chicago: 4-Star Michigan Avenue Hotel, 65% Off The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
- $127 & up -- Weekends at 4-Star Chicago-Area Hotel, Save 65% The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
- $127 & up -- Weekends at 4-Star Chicago-Area Hotel, Save 65% — $127 The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
- $199 & up -- Chicago 4-Star Riverfront Hotel, Save 40% — $199 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Chicago Experiences
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Take the ear-popping ride to the 103rd-floor observatory, where on a clear day you can see as far as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana. At the... Read more
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Hop on a Shoreline water taxi and cruise down the river or on the lake. You won't get running narration, but it's affordable (single rides range... Read more
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So you've done the Art Institute and the Willis (Sears) Tower—now it's time to put away your tourist hat and make like a local. Luckily... Read more
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It's easy to spend money in Chicago, what with shopping, museum-entrance fees, restaurants, and theater, but if you'd like to put your wallet... Read more
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Chicago sometimes seems to have been designed with kids in mind. There are many places to play and things to do, from building sand castles at... Read more
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Chicago festivals range from local neighborhood get-togethers to citywide extravaganzas. Try to catch a neighborhood street fair for some great... Read more
News & Features
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Restaurants
The James Beard award winners were just announced this week, so the race is on to try and get a table... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From a hidden drum circle in Washington DC to awesome sushi in Chicago's Ukrainian neighborhood, we've... Read more
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Arts & Culture
He may have never visited Chicago himself, but the Windy City played a huge role in Picasso's artistic... Read more
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