| Chicago is an ideal tourist city. Arriving on Amtrak at | | | | Chicago North/South Popout Map by Compass |
| Chicago Union Station or by any other means is a | | | | Maps: As the title indicates, places of interest, historic |
| thrilling experience. Most people have never seen | | | | sites, shopping, parks, etc. pop off the page when |
| such an exciting combination of tall buildings, bustling | | | | unfolded. This can be important when you don't have |
| crowds, clean streets and lakefront and riverfront | | | | much free time and you need to get around the Loop |
| beauty. | | | | quickly. You will find a comprehensive index of sites, |
| Fortunately, there are many maps to guide you once | | | | street placements and travel guide information. A |
| you reach Chicago that you can buy at local | | | | CTA transit map is included. The map is easy to |
| bookstores or order on-line in advance. Given the | | | | read and in color. Finally, it is small enough to fit into a |
| size of downtown Chicago ("The Loop"), you will want | | | | pocket or purse so you don't have to look like a |
| a map that will keep you well-oriented to your | | | | tourist! |
| surroundings. Here are three unique Chicago Loop | | | | City Walks: Chicago: 50 Adventures on Foot by |
| maps that will enhance your stay in Chicago: | | | | Christina Henry de Tessan and Bart Wright: Unlike |
| MapEasy's Guidemap to Chicago: The first thing you | | | | most maps, this is a deck of 50 6 inch by 4 inch cards |
| will notice about this map is its physical composition. It | | | | that guide you on different walks in the city of |
| is a heavy-duty map that has been laminated. Thus, it | | | | Chicago. Each card explores an area such as |
| is waterproof and tear-resistant. Unlike other maps, it | | | | Millennium Park, the Loop, the Magnificent Mile, and |
| has been hand-drawned. You are able to see | | | | Navy Pier. One side of the card has a detailed map |
| representations of Chicago's actual buildings, | | | | of the walk including streets, suggested stops, parks |
| attractions and physical features along the Magnificent | | | | and CTA train stations. The card's other side leads |
| Mile (Michigan Avenue) and Downtown and a Chicago | | | | you on the walk including the address of the |
| Transit Authority (CTA) map. Finally, it can serve as | | | | suggested stop, what you should notice while at the |
| your guidebook. It includes useful facts on hotels and | | | | stop and bus service at the tour's beginning and end. |
| restaurants, as well as information regarding shops, | | | | If you purchase all three of these maps, you will be |
| museums, and attractions. | | | | ready for an enjoyable trip to Chicago! |