Twenty-six quick and convenient minivacations to fun and scenic destinations in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Ontario. Stroll through more than 25 art galleries, marvel at breathtaking dune-top views, or cruise along the Kalamazoo River on a two-level stern-wheeler on the Saugatuck escape. Rock and roll down memory lane, experience a simulated tropical thunderstorm or take "one small step for mankind" at the helm of a replica of the NASA mission control station on the Cleveland escape. Sample the tasty treats of St. Lawrence Market (a mecca for galloping gourmets), visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, or put your best foot forward and head for an unusual museum devoted to 4,500 years of shoe history on the Toronto escape.
This guide includes detailed route maps, travel directions, destination highlights, shopping information, activities for morning, afternoon and evening, choice restaurants and lodgings, special events and festivals and local sources of information.
