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