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The Best Websites
www.metromix.com: Operated by the Chicago Tribune, this site features expanded versions of the newspaper's entertainment and restaurant coverage. It's a good place to check restaurant reviews and get an early look at new bars and nightclubs.
www.chicagoreader.com: At the site of the Chicago Reader, the city's alternative weekly paper, you'll find extensive coverage of local music and lots of reviews of smaller theater productions.
www.cityofchicago.org/Landmarks/index.html: This site, part of the city government's official website, includes definitions of Chicago architectural styles, tour information, and maps.
www.cityofchicago.org/exploringchicago: The official site of the Chicago Office of Tourism gives a good overview of what's happening in town.
http://chicago.citysearch.com: This local edition of the national Citysearch sites offers reviews of restaurants, bars, shows, and shops. Reviews tend to be fairly short, but they keep readers up-to-date on openings.
www.centerstage.net: This local city guide tries to cover all the bases (restaurants, clubs, shows, and so forth) but is strongest on entertainment. Good for browsing if you want to know more about local theater.
www.ticketweb.com: If you're planning on catching a play or other performance while you're in town, many of the city's performing arts groups sell tickets online through this site. Take a look if you want to reserve seats before leaving home.
www.chicagoist.com: Want to see what issues have Chicagoans riled up? Check out this sounding board for local news (an offshoot of the New York-centric site Gothamist.com), which covers everything from government corruption scandals to the latest celebrity sightings.
www.enjoyillinois.com: If you plan to travel beyond the Chicago city limits, this site, run by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, can give you the scoop on many suburban options, as well as tourism throughout the state.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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