Great Escapes: Chicago: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, Easy Planning, Quick Access, Best Places to Visit

by Karla Zimmerman

Overview

Great Escapes: Chicago presents fresh weekend escapes both in and around Chicago.

Organized in an innovative format, it dispenses information and advice according to themes including “Eat,” “Play,” and “Learn.” As one of the few guidebooks devoted to weekend escapes from Chicago, Great Escapes: Chicago appeals to residents of Chicago and its metropolitan region desiring quick and inexpensive vacations and reignites interest in nearby Chicago.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781581579246
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	06/01/2009
Series:	Great Escapes
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	172
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Karla Zimmerman is a travel writer for newspapers, books, magazines, and websites, and has contributed to National Geographic Traveler, The Chicago Tribune, and Time Out Chicago, among many others. She has covered destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and the South. A life-long Midwesterner, Karla has been based in Chicago for the past nineteen years.

Editorial Reviews

The Windy City is wondrous, but there are times when even avid residents just want to get away. Karla Zimmerman's concise, informative Chicago Day Trips is designed for residents and travelers who seek a break from high-rise activities. This handy 192-page paperback describes a full range of attractions and eateries, almost all within a three-hour drive from the city.