Weekend Escapes in the Midwest (SCPL) | St. Charles Public Library

1) The art of being a tourist at home: expand your world without leaving your hometown

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In The Art of Being a Touristat Home, Jenny Herbert takes us on a journey through our neighbourhood streets and our local parks, through museums and libraries, art galleries and bookshops. There's wonder to be found in the theatre and music-making all around us, vibrancy in fresh-food markets, new friends to meet through hobbies and clubs, and so many lifetime learning opportunities to be had - all without the stress involved in planning a holiday....

2) Great American road trips: scenic drives

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Let the natural beauty of America's most scenic drives inspire the travel bug within you and get you exploring the wide-open spaces and breathtaking vistas in our country. Absorb the best America has to offer from the slow lane! This collection of scenic drives, broken out by region, features breathtaking road trips, both long and short. Highlighted by over 140 gorgeous photos, each trip also includes helpful info to help you plan your trip. Inspirational...

3) Accessible vacations: an insider's guide to 12 US cities

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Hayhoe, Simon

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"While some information about accessibility to certain sites may be found online, these insider's guides helps readers find the very best places to visit in 12 US cities. With information about places to visit, tours to take, and the best services for those who are seeing, hearing, or physically impaired, Simon Hayhoe takes readers on a journey of exciting destinations that anyone can enjoy"-- Provided by publisher.

4) The unique states of America: can't-miss experiences across the USA

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Travel off the beaten path and into the heart of each state with our expert itineraries exploring some of the USA's finest art and culture, food and drink, history, sports, and family-friendly places. Get fascinating insights into unmissable sights, attractions, parks and more with Lonely Planet's expert commentary and stunning photography.

5) Rail-trails: Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio :the definitive guide to the region's top multiuse trails

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"Rail-Trails Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio covers more than 70 trails in the region. Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most scenic parts of towns. Others, such as the 20-mile Sam Vadalabene Great River Road Bike Trail, travel along lush waterways, dramatic bluffs, and steep hills. The Monoon Trail in Indiana highlights the best of midwestern rail-trails by stitching together neighborhoods, recreational facilities, schools, and cultural...

6) Rail-trails: Michigan & Wisconsin :the definitive guide to the region's top multiuse trails

7) Indiana curiosities: quirky characters, roadside oddities & other offbeat stuff

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Wolfsie, Dick

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Curiosities (Globe Pequot)

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Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Hoosier State has to offer!

8) Indiana: off the beaten path: discover your fun

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Thomas, Phyllis

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Off the beaten path

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Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, this book shows you the Hoosier State with new perspectives on timeless destinations. Thomas and Finch take you off the main road, and help you find adventures off the beaten path. -- adapted from back cover

9) Camping Illinois: a comprehensive guide to the state's best campgrounds

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Villaire, Ted

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State Camping

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"The complete guide to camping in Illinois for tenters, car campers, and RVers. Fully updated and revised, this guide details information on public campgrounds accessible by car"-- Provided by publisher.

10) 111 places in Chicago that you must not miss

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Bizzarri, Amy

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111 places

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"Adventures await, from the glamorous to the gritty. Sip dirty martinis in an elegant, underground, 1920's bank vault. Paddle a kayak down the infamous Bubbly Creek of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. While away an afternoon in a salt cave, or smoke a classic cigar in the oldest family-run tobacco shop in the U.S. Snorkel a 32-acre, limestone sheet shoal, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the Midwest. Dine outdoors in a 23rd floor Beaux-Arts cupola...

11) Best hikes near Chicago

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"Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Chicago author Adam Morgan details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Chicago area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map"-- Provided by publisher.

12) Frommer's Chicago day by day

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Silver, Kate

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"Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Chicago in a short time -- with bulleted maps leading the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Chicago Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book...

13) Return to the scene of the crime: a guide to infamous places in Chicago

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Lindberg, Richard C

14) Chicago

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Lemer, Alison

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Lonely Planet guidebooks

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Lonely Planet's Chicago is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the city's architecture on a river tour, visit the magnificent Art Institute of Chicago, and see a show at one of the city's 200 theaters - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chicago and begin your journey now!

15) 60 hikes within 60 miles: Chicago :including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana

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Villaire, Ted

16) 20 day trips in and around the Shawnee National Forest

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Mahan, Larry P

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One of the unique and most scenic treasures in the Midwest, the Shawnee National Forest spans more than 279,000 acres deep in southern Illinois. The natural beauty, stunning vistas, and diverse flora and fauna of this picturesque region invite exploration by all who love nature. This easy-to-use guidebook highlights 20 exciting day or weekend trips within and near the Shawnee National Forest, making it easy to take advantage of the forest's myriad...