Chicago Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home

Amanda Finn

ISBN 10: 0241568498 / ISBN 13: 9780241568491

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2022

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Amanda Finn, Dorling Kindersley Ltd. Experience Chicago the local way with this insider's guide Chicago's no second-rate city- this cultural colossus is packed with architectural marvels, top-notch museums, and Michelin-starred restaurants. But what's beyond the well-trodden sights? Vegan diners serving up plant-based treats, raucous late-night comedy clubs, and third wave coffee shops that'll knock your socks off, that's what. There's much more to Chicago than the Willis Tower and Navy Pier, and who better to show you around than the locals? This gorgeous insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Chicagoans in the know, helping you to discover all their favorite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as welcoming as Chicago we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Chicago Like a Local offers a snapshot of local life, and it's yours for the taking. Whether you're a Chicagoan looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide helps you to experience the real side of Chicago.

Seller Inventory # 9780241568491-SECONDHAND

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chicago Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241568498
• ISBN 13: 9780241568491
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback

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Synopsis

Keen to explore a different side of Chicago? Like a Local is the book for you.

This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the sporting stadiums and skyscrapers, you'll find vegan diners, late-night comedy clubs and third-wave coffee shops – and that’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:

- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.
- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as record stores and dive bars. 
- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Chicago.
- Helpful ‘what3word’ addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.

Compiled by three proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with Chicago’s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.

Whether you’re a restless Chicagoan on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won’t find in traditional guidebooks, Chicago Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. 

About Like A Local:

These giftable and collectible guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home. 

Looking for another guide to Chicago? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Chicago.

About the Author

As a freelance writer covering dining, culture, and lifestyle, Chicago native Nicole Schnitzler is most comfortable with a pen in one hand and a fork in the other. She is also the founder of Doors Open Dishes, a nonprofit organization that partners with chefs to benefit programming for those with developmental disabilities.