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(More customer reviews)I bought the Lonely Planet Encounter for New York City, and loved it. So, I decided to buy the Encounter for Chicago for an upcoming buisness trip. While the book lives up to its NYC counterpart in convenient size, easy to read maps, key attractions (and how to get there on public transit), I found the author's tone horribly distracting. He is very condesending of anything "touristy," "middle class," or "consumerist." The author seems to resent even having to mention things tourists might want to see like the Sears Tower or the Magnificent Mile. An entire half-page is devoted to a low income housing development that doesn't even exist anymore. He also wastes space writing about how Chicago is a great city when he could be informing us of what great things are in the city.
So, I would say get this guide as an easy to carry, fast to find what you're looking for guide, but just avoid reading too much of the author's commentary!
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What Will Your Chicago Encounter Be?Laughing yourself silly at an improv show at Second CityDiving into a gooey slice of deep-dish pizza at no-frills Pequod's PizzaFloating in the shadow of steely giants on an architectural river cruiseGetting the blues at authentic joints such as Rosa's LoungeRooting for the home teat at Wrigley FieldDiscovering beauty in the unexpected at the Art InstituteDiscover Twice The City in Half The TimeFull-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigationOur expert author recommends the very best sights, shops, restaurants and entertainmentUnique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short tripMeet the locals: a gourmet hot-dog purveyor, a gospel-choir leader and a Director of Education at the National Museum of Mexican Art
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