From the bright lights and busy lakefront of Chicago to the rolling hills of southern Indiana to the prehistoric ruins of Ohio, the states that comprise the Mobil Travel Guide Southern Great Lakes offer a variety of fascinating and fun experiences. At the southern edge of Illinois, the flat farmlands end and the vast woodlands of the Shawnee National Forest begin. Mobil tells people where to stay nearby. You'll also find out about Illinois's growing wine-making industry and where to track the roots of Abraham Lincoln. In Indiana, your travels may take you to college towns, NASCAR tracks, the Indiana Dunes State Park, a summer resort, and much more. Ohio boasts several universities, with plenty of lodging and restaurant recommendations for parents' weekends and graduations. You'll also discover the many family fun destinations in Cincinnatti and Columbus. The guidebook also includes chapters on the America's Byways that traverse the states: The Great River Road, The Historic National Road, Lincoln Highway, Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Amish Country Byway, and CanalWay Ohio Scenic Byway.. The Regional Travel Planner: Southern Great Lakes covers Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. It also includes Side Trips to St. Louis, MO; Louisville, KY; Mammoth Cave National Park, KY; and Pittsburgh, PA. The Mobil Travel Guide Regional Travel Planner series (17 titles) gives you a driver's-eye view of trips throughout the United States and Canada. Pick up essential facts, fun trivia, must-do events, and driving details in the introduction to each state or province, then flip through the book to find annually updated attractions, hotels, and restaurants that fit your itinerary and your budget. Organized alphabetically by state/province, or by city when applicable, the guides make it easy to find just what you need. .
