Secret Chicago
The Unique Guidebook to Chicago's Hidden Sites, Sounds & Tastes
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550224931
- Publish Date
- May 2002
- List Price
- $16.95
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Description
New visitors and longtime residents alike will find unique locales in this guide to the Second City’s hidden treasures. Far beyond the predictable tourist routes, these listings reveal the arcane, cool, and hush-hush hotspots of Chicago. From white sand beaches that include urban skylines and smoky jazz clubs where it’s always midnight to piercing palaces and tasty taquerias, Chicago's diverse destinations are described in detail for travelers willing to step off the beaten path.
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Contributor Notes
Sam Weller is a regular contributor to Chicago Tribune Magazine and NewCity and teaches creative nonfiction at Columbia College. He lives in Chicago.