2 comments about Chicago Popout Map (Popout Map).

1. a friend of mine had this map and i thought it was really great. it took me minutes to find it online and order. i received it in a couple of days and i am very, very satisfied, both with the ordering process and the item itself.



2. I grew up in the suburbs and when I return I use this map. It is by far the best map I have ever seen of Chicago. But only of downtown, if you're going too far away from the main areas it won't help. But most tourists go downtown anyway. The map of the subway is most useful.

No comments about POP UP MAP CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

1 comments about American Map 2008 Chicagoland Illinois, Seven County Atlas (American Map Chicagoland Illinois, Seven County Atlas).

1. Provides an excellent source for maps of all the Chicago area counties. Even with online mapping services available, it is still nice to have all this information readily available in book form.

No comments about Popout Chicago, Illinois.

2 comments about Biking Illinois (Trails Books Guide).

1. Biking Illinois: 60 Great Road Trips And Trail Rides by biking enthusiast David Johnsen is an outstanding collection of "bicycle friendly" statewide biking trails accompanied with maps and photography for a greater understanding of Illinois' road trips and trail rides. Providing readers with a detailed description of each of the featured sixty bike trail, Biking Illinois features trails following the path of Louis and Clark, as well as the Garden of the Gods, and the Shawnee National Forest, and the Great Western Prairie Triangle. Biking Illinois is very highly recommended to all cyclists searching for a an instructive reference for planning their next big biking expedition -- particularly those who live near or in Illinois variable terrain.



2. This a book for all you biker lovers out there! The maps/trails are very detailed and to the point. Also, it shows Dave Johnsen has put plenty of research in this book because he tells us what places you will find on each trail. I highly recommend this book if you love to bike and/or want to navigate Illinois!!!!

No comments about A Map of the Night (Illinois Poetry Series).

3 comments about Chicago in Maps: 1612-2002.

1. This is an attractive coffee table book, with some amazing maps of the city and region, especially 19th century maps. The 1833 Conley and Seltzer map stands out. The Palmatary View from 1857 is another standout. The maps of the 2 World's Fairs are also absolutely fantastic
   
   So, why 3 stars?
   
   The problem is the level of detail. The maps, for the most part, are reproduced in such small size that a magnifying glass is necessary to really appreciate them. You can't make anything out on them. The other problem is the lack of 20th century maps, especially maps of the latter half of the 20th century. These issues make it difficult to really appreciate this book.



2. This would be a great book if it was larger. Most of the maps are far too small. Even with a magnifying glass much of the detail on the maps can't be made out. What good is a map you can't read? A real shame.



3. I think this book is a really novel way to learn litle factoids about Chicago history. It is a great gift for anyone connected to Chicago or history buffs

5 comments about Illinois Atlas and Gazetteer (Illinois Atlas and Gazetteer, Fifth Edition).

1. I consult this guide whenever I take any backroad trips. Forget online map services, they only display the destination and maybe little in between. This is a very useful map for my needs



2. This atlas is a wonderful way to find alternatives to using expressways and tollroads in Illinois.



3. Hard to find some places. Print is too small for the over 50 crowd.



4. THIS IS A GREAT ATLAS FOR USING IT TO GET AROUND ROAD CONSTRUCTION. THE BOOK SHOWS THE BACKROADS IN VERY GOOD DETAIL.



5. These state gazetteers make traveling the back roads a pleasure, and is a great value from Amazon.

5 comments about Streetwise Downtown Chicago Map - Laminated Street Map of Downtown Chicago, Illinois - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated CTA lines & stations (Streetwise).

1. Not as detailed as the other Streetwise maps I have purchased at Barnes and Noble. I wasn't aware there were too standards.



2. We referred to the map and found our way around the downtown area! Very useful!



3. I hate maps but they are a necessary evil. This is the prince of maps. When I was apartment hunting I had everyone looking at this thing before days end ;) Its great and really easy to use. I love th4e index and the color coding. This is one map you will actually get your money's worth out of.



4. This map is absolutely worthless; it really only deserves a half-star because it's laminated. The downtown core - as in the Loop - is the only area covered in detail. It doesn't even show any of the cultural attractions south of the Lakeshore, which means no Field Museum, no Shedd Aquarium, no Adler Planetarium... Worthless.



5. received item in a timely fashion in proper shipping. Thought it would be a book but was a laminated pamphlet. That could be my own fault though. Thanks!

3 comments about Not for Tourists 2008 Guide to Chicago (Not for Tourists Guidebook).

1. I bought this gift for by boyfriend, since his parents moved to chicago and while he is not in college in CA he will be in chicago. He was so excited that i gave him it. At first i was looking into buying the Moleskin Chicago edition, but this is SOOOO much better. it has great maps and little blurbs about fun restaurants, museums, bookstores and more. It has sections of fun things to do with children too. overall, i think its a great resource that is small enough to fit in a purse or backpack and packed full of great information. i wish every city had a book like this.



2. There are scores of books that help you explore San Francisco. Go with one besides this product. Though the book offers a pithy, colorful guide to the commercial and recreational places of the city, it's really no more than a glorified yellow pages. Instead of putting everything in alphabetical order, the editors merely group places according to the neighborhood.
   
   Bottom line: if you live in Laurel Heights and are looking for the nearest post office, this book is helpful. If you want to easily find great, economical Burmese food or a dog park, this book isn't your best resource.



3. The NFT series are the best city guides produced, in terms of the amount of information covered, detail of the maps, and quality of the product. However, this truly is not a guide for tourists - the book is geared towards helping natives get around the city and find what they need. It does not contain lengthy reviews of tourist destinations, although some recommendations are sprinkled throughout the book. If you are looking for a book to help you navigate your city, this is it - a perfect car companion. If you're just visiting Chicago, the NFT guide won't be very useful to you.