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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
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $159 -- Chicago: 4-Star Riverfront Hotel near Michigan Ave. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
- $152 -- Weekends at 4-Star Chicago-Area Hotel, Save 50% The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
- $189 & up -- Chicago: 4-Star Michigan Avenue Hotel in Summer — $189 The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
- $162-$190 -- 4-Star Downtown Chicago Hotel, Save 40% — $162-$190 Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Downtown
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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News, Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants
Wine Enthusiast went coast to coast in search of America's superlative wine-and-dine hot spots and came... Read more
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Trip Ideas
East to West Coast, and Paris to the Vegas Strip, we've got the summertime guide for you.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Chicago is a whole different town in the summer.... Read more
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My wife and I just spent 3 nights in Chicago .We booked the Palmer House Hilton thru Priceline name your own price option.
The room was very nice with a very good bed and great pillows .
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