This travel guide helps you get the most from your trip to Chicago. Introducing Chicago locates the city geographically sets modern Chicago in its historical context and describes events through the entire year. Chicago at a Glance highlights the city's top attractions. The main sight-seeing section of the book is Chicago Area by Area. It describes the city sights with photographs maps and drawings. It also offers suggestions for day trips outside the city center. Beyond Chicago delves into destinations in the region ideal for day trips or longer sojourns. Resturant and holiday recommendations as well as specially selected information about shops and entertainment are found in Travellors' Needs. The Survival Guide gives practical advice on everyday needs.