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