Michelin The Green Guide Chicago

Michelin Staff

ISBN 10: 2061594026 / ISBN 13: 9782061594025

Edité par Michelin Editions des Voyages, 1999

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An indispensable guide to the many attractions of Chicago. Richly illustrated with more than 70 photos and line drawings, this handy guide directs readers to over 800 cultural and historic sights. Over 25 pages of practical information are filled with useful addresses, planning and touring tips, lists of theaters, clubs and other performance venues, walking and driving tours, accommodations, and more. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. N° de réf. du vendeur 123608700

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Titre : Michelin The Green Guide Chicago

Éditeur : Michelin Editions des Voyages

Date d'édition : 1999

Reliure : Softcover

Etat : Good

Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket

Edition : 2ème Édition

Type de livre : Book

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Synopsis :

This updated edition in Michelin's acclaimed collection of travel publications is your indispensable guide to the many attractions of the great Mid-western city of Chicago. From the Magnificent Mile's glamorous shops to the Loop's architectural landmarks, from the Art Institute's masterpieces to the high-tech trappings of the Museum of Science and Industry, from the ethnic patchwork of the West Side to the historic districts of Old Town and the Gold Coast, let Michelin help you discover the "City on the Lake." Excursions from Chicago highlight the best of Oak Park, the North Shore, Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor and other attractions. Richly illustrated with more than 70 photographs and line drawings, this handy guide directs you to over 680 cultural and historic sights, selected according to Michelin's famed star-rating system: *** Highly recommended ** Recommended * Interesting • Separate maps of principal sights, neighborhoods and practical information are specially designed for at-a-glance orientation to help you make the most of your visit. • Detailed city maps guide you through easy-to-follow walking and driving tours, and floor and site plans provide an overview of Chicago's principal parks and museums. • Digressions (cozy cafes, ethnic restaurants, unusual shops, renowned comedy clubs or funky night-clubs) offer an entertaining break from sightseeing. • Informative essays reveal the city's rich history and architecture, and explore its diverse economy, political milieu, literary and artistic heritage, as well as its sporting traditions. • Over 25 pages of practical information are filled with useful addresses, planning and touring tips, lists of theaters, clubs and other performance venues, as well as specifics on shopping, dining out, accommodations and recreational opportunities.