Best Chicago Day Trips - April 2024

Frommer's Chicago day by day (Day by Day Guides)

Map your own adventure. Chicago Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city. 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 th... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1628874406
• ASIN: 1628874406
• ISBN: 1628874406
• Manufacturer: FrommerMedia

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

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. 30 black-and-white photographs

• ASIN: 0881508446
• ASIN: 0881508446
• ISBN: 0881508446
• Brand: Brand: Countryman Press
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chicago (Dk Eyewitness Travel Guides)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chicago will lead you straight to the best attractions the Windy City has to offer.Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo or the Art Institute of Chicago, shop on Michigan Avenue, enjoy the rides at the Navy Pier funfair, take in the view from the Willis Tower, or explore the areas outside the heart of the city.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chicago.   • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.    • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.    • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.  �... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465457097
• ASIN: 1465457097
• ISBN: 1465457097
• Brand: DK Eyewitness Travel
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana

It’s Time to Take a Hike in Spectacular Chicago! The best way to experience Chicagoland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Illinois author Ted Villaire as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Go bird-watching at Goose Lake Prairie. Immerse yourself in history along the I&M Canal Trail. Experience breathtaking views from secluded Lake Michigan beaches. Marvel at the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1634040864
• ASIN: 1634040864
• ISBN: 1634040864
• Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press

Off the Beaten Page: The Best Trips for Lit Lovers, Book Clubs, and Girls on Getaways

Off the Beaten Page encourages avid readers, particularly those in book clubs and other groups, to leave the security of their living rooms and seek to experience in person the places they’ve read about. Inspired by years of excursions with her own book club, award-winning journalist Terri Peterson Smith offers lively, expert guidance through fifteen US destinations ideal for anyone eager to mix their love of travel and quality time with friends or family with their desire for meaningful cultural experiences.

• ASIN: 1613744269
• ASIN: 1613744269
• ISBN: 9781613744260
• Brand: Brand: Chicago Review Press
• Manufacturer: Chicago Review Press

Mad Libs on the Road

Pack your bags and get ready to hit the road with this latest installment of family fun! You can help create car songs, spot some historical sights, even stop at a roadside diner–with a Mad Libs? twist, of course! Many have tried to imitate the world’s most popular word game, but they just can’t ___VERB___ the mustard! With Mad Libs? on the Road, traveling has never been so wacky!

• ASIN: 0843174986
• UPC: 078814074982
• ASIN: 0843174986
• ISBN: 0843174986
• Brand: Price Stern Sloan
• Manufacturer: Mad Libs

Backroads & Byways of Michigan: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Backroads & Byways)

With natives at your guides, the Backroads and Byways series steers you down the most scenic and historic byways, with plenty of intriguing points of interest and places to eat, stay, and shop along the way.Backroads & Byways of Michigan offers travelers a chance to get beyond the usual tourist destinations and to discover what the state has to offer along the way. Twelve carefully researched routes introduce readers to regions across the state, from southwest Michigan’s wine country to the U.P.’s Copper Country, from towns stocked with art galleries and boutique shops to fishing towns wit... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0881508314
• ASIN: 0881508314
• ISBN: 0881508314
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

Day Trips® from Chicago: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series)

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Chicago. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Chicago metro area. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips from Chicago helps makes the most of a brief getaway.

• ASIN: 0762764597
• ASIN: 0762764597
• ISBN: 0762764597
• Manufacturer: GPP Travel

The Trip: Andy Warhol's Plastic Fantastic Cross-Country Adventure

From the author of Strapless and Guest of Honor, a book about a little-known road trip Andy Warhol took from New York to LA in 1963, and how that journey—and the numerous artists and celebrities he encountered—profoundly influenced his life and art.In 1963, up-and-coming artist Andy Warhol took a road trip across America. What began as a madcap, drug-fueled romp became a journey that took Warhol on a kaleidoscopic adventure from New York City, across the vast American heartland, all the way to Hollywood and back. With locations ranging from a Texas panhandle truck stop to a Beverly Hills m... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1476703515
• ASIN: 1476703515
• ISBN: 1476703515
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas: Maps, Games, Activities, and More for Hours of Backseat Fun

Keeping kids entertained while on a long drive can be a challenge, but the National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Atlas can help. This book includes easy-to-read, simple road maps of each state and Washington, D.C., and a map of the United States. State symbols, cool things to do, boredom busters, fun facts, wacky roadside attractions, and games accompany the maps and provide engaging information with stunning photographs that will keep kids engaged for hours. In the back matter, a comprehensive index makes it easy for kids to look up names and places. To top it all off, everything is pre... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426309333
• ASIN: 1426309333
• ISBN: 1426309333
• Brand: National Geographic
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

Frommer's EasyGuide to Chicago (Easy Guides)

Answering an insistent demand for this guidebook from loyal readers of the Frommer's series,our author,a longtime Chicago resident, has labored hard to capture the unique spirit of this dynamic city that every American must visit at some point of their lives. We cover establishments and attractions in all price ranges, but limit our actual selections to the best in each category. Thus, in the Easy Guide tradition,we don't drown the reader in superfluous detail, but reveal the preferences of our experienced author.

• ASIN: 1628871229
• ASIN: 1628871229
• ISBN: 9781628871227
• Manufacturer: FrommerMedia

Men of Mendel: Tales from Chicago's South Side and the Catholic School System of the 1960's

It's the late 1960s on Chicago's south side. Neighborhoods in this part of the city are changing colors virtually overnight as African Americans and Hispanics move in great numbers from southern states to opportunities in the rust belt cities of the Northeast and Midwest. Racial tensions between whites and blacks increase sending many white families scurrying off to the surrounding suburbs. Gang activity spreads like a virus through the South and West Sides of the city as crime rates begin a decade-long march to unprecedented levels. Enrollment in private Catholic schools peaks before beginnin... [Read More]

• ASIN: 145754735X
• ASIN: 145754735X
• ISBN: 145754735X
• Manufacturer: Dog Ear Publishing

U-505: The Lone Wolf of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry

The U-505 was a German submarine that was captured in battle by the US in June of 1944. Wise (a former US naval intelligence officer) narrates the life of the vessel from its 1941 construction in Hamburg to its more recent home at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Including numerous photographs throughout, he describes the u-boat's fortunes in World War II, the circumstances of its capture, and the long journey down the St. Lawrence River and through four of the Great Lakes to Chicago. He also offers two appendixes discussing operating and living on board the U-505 and the histori... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1591149673
• ASIN: 1591149673
• ISBN: 1591149673
• Brand: Brand: Naval Institute Press
• Manufacturer: Naval Institute Press

The HUNT Chicago

Instead of indiscriminately featuring everything and the kitchen sink, The HUNT team has donned our curatorial colored glasses and carefully selected 100 or so unique, authentic local Chicago businesses that range from eye-popping and brand spankin new to deeply patinated and way off the beaten track, funky and unexpected to chic and shiny. We'll help you negotiate the windy city and find its hidden gems and local favorites. Over the last decade, our guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals and travelers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses.

• ASIN: 9810784139
• ASIN: 9810784139
• ISBN: 9810784139
• Brand: Matt Kirouac Gatehouse Publishing Staff
• Manufacturer: Gatehouse Publishing

Streetwise Chicago Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Chicago, Illinois - Folding pocket size travel map with CTA, Metra map (Streetwise Maps)

Streetwise Maps makes the best laminated Chicago street map available for purchase on the market today. Easy to read and accordion fold for effortless use, all of our detailed travel maps are pocket size for discretion so you don't stick out like a tourist. Search for Streetwise Maps today to look for other great travel maps in addition to this Chicago map. About Streetwise Maps: Originators of the laminated accordion-fold map, Streetwise makes WATER RESISTANT city maps, street maps, road maps & metro maps of major destinations around the world, including locations in the United States, Cana... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1931257345
• ASIN: 1931257345
• ISBN: 1931257345
• Brand: Brand: Streetwise Maps
• Manufacturer: Streetwise Maps

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

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

• UPC: 730974507

I Don't Care If We Never Get Back : 30 Games in 30 Days on the Best Worst Baseball Road Trip Ever

"Ben, a sports analytics wizard, loves baseball. Eric, his best friend, hates it. But when Ben writes an algorithm for the optimal baseball road trip, an impossible dream of every pitch of 30 games in

• UPC: 42082574

Moon drive & hike appalachian trail : the best trail towns, day hikes, and road trips in between: 9781640492714

9781640492714

• UPC: 833964319

Day Trips(r) from Chicago : Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Chicago. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive

• UPC: 28983291

Day Trips® from Chicago - eBook

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Chicago. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of

• UPC: 337925050

Best Road Trip Ever 90 Day Travel Journal

Best Road Trip Ever 90 Day Travel Journal Height : 0.20 In Length : 10.00 In Width : 8.00 In Weight : 0.46

• UPC: 735881562

Day Trips from Edmonton - eBook

Alberta is host to some of Canada's most stunning scenery, from aspen forests and farmland to wetlands and foothills. Many of the province's natural wonders, cultural treasures, historical sites and recreational spots are within a

• UPC: 629730131

52 Best Day Trips from Vancouver

Through his popular guidebooks and media appearances, Jack Christie has helped countless Vancouverites and visitors alike appreciate the renowned natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. Now revised and updated, "52 Best

• UPC: 15116015

Shams, Or, Uncle Ben's Experience with Hyprocrites : A Story of Simple Country Life Giving a Humorous and Entertaining Picture of Every Day Life and Incidents in the Rural Districts, with Uncle Ben's Trip to the City of Chicago and to California, And...

Shams, Or, Uncle Ben's Experience with Hyprocrites: A Story of Simple Country Life Giving a Humorous and Entertaining Picture of Every Day Life and In Height : 0.87 In Length : 9.69 In Width :

• UPC: 296595294

Shams; Or, Uncle Ben's Experience with Hypocrites. a Story of Simple Country Life Giving a Humorous and Entertaining Picture of Every Day Life and Incidents in the Rural Districts, with Uncle Ben's Trip to the City of Chicago and to California, and His Ex

Shams; Or, Uncle Ben's Experience with Hypocrites. a Story of Simple Country Life Giving a Humorous and Entertaining Picture of Every Day Life and Inc Height : 0.87 In Length : 9.69 In Width :

• UPC: 328601076

Chicago : Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, Easy Planning, Quick Access, Best...

• UPC: 143517828752
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

Chicago : Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, Easy Planning, Quick Access, Best...

• UPC: 142948249288
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD