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With its rich culture and bustling cities, you'll always find something great to experience in Chicago. Check out these helpful sites containing tourism information.

You've got to visit Chicago at least once in your lifetime. With its rich culture and bustling cities, you'll always find something great to experience. If you're thinking of planning a trip to Chicago, check out these helpful sites containing tourism information.
Step 1:

Go to http://www.choosechicago.com/. Probably the most helpful spot to find Chicago tourism information is this website. You can easily search for tours and attractions in Chicago (including shopping, theatres and museums). You'll find lots of information on dining and nightlife in Chicago, as well as general information about transportation and accommodations in and around Chicago.

This site is also great for visitors with a business meeting to plan in Chicago. It has meeting planning features along with other suggestions for travel professionals. A handy search bar at the top of the page will assist you in finding just about anything you might to want in Chicago.

Step 2:

Go to http://www.cityofchicago.org/. If you're looking for Chicago tourism information, you can't miss this website. Surf to http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/home.do and find options for exploring Chicago. There are links to pages on ‘Things to Do', ‘Places to Stay', ‘Chicago Maps' and ‘Travel and Transportation'. You'll also enjoy the updated local news that will keep you informed about the local area.

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Visit the city's office tourism website, http://www.explorechicago.org/. This page is very helpful for anyone searching for information about tourism in Chicago. You can search for events happening on certain dates that you'll be visiting Chicago. And you can book your travel online with a feature provided by Orbitz. The handy ‘My Trip Planner' area is full of any and every option you could imagine to entertain even the pickiest of tourists. And the page is full of local news and tourist attractions. Stay informed about tourism in Chicago by signing up for the E-newsletter. You'll receive updates and travel deals in your inbox on a regular basis.

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Surf to http://www.chicagotraveler.com/. If you're looking for tourism information and contact information for the local Chicago area, you'll find http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_tourism.htm a very helpful website. It offers phone numbers for many tourism resources. You can call to order the Official Visitor's Guide of Chicago and have it mailed directly to your home. Similarly, you can also ask for the Magnificent Mile brochure (a must have for the information-hungry Chicago tourist).

This site is also unique in that it offers links to smaller areas in and around Chicago. Scroll down the tourism page to find links to other tourism resources near Chicago. On the right side of the page, you'll also find quick and easy links to featured hotels in Chicago, and there will often be deals listed for accommodations. And as usual, don't forget to check out the menu bar at the very top of the screen for information on things you can do, events you can attend, and other places you can stay at in Chicago. Follow the ‘Hotels', ‘Transportation' and ‘Order Now' links to find information about all of the popular Chicago tourist destinations, and begin planning your Chicago getaway today.

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