Illinois Off the Beaten Path A Guide To Unique Places [Paperback]

Praise for the Off the Beaten Path? series For the traveler who enjoys the special, the unusual, and the unexpected. The Traveler newsletter Globe Pequot publishes some fine books in its 'Off the Beaten Path' series. . . . These books cover states that no other publisher covers thoroughly. Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA)Completely new tenth edition! Illinois Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experienceif only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Illinois Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Illinois that other guidebooks just don't offer.Lyndee Jobe Henderson is a freelance writer and lifelong student of Illinois history. She has authored several books on her favorite subjects, including More than Petticoats: Remarkable Illinois Women.Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Illinois Off the Beaten Path show you the Land of Lincoln you never knew existed. Check out Booth One in the Pump Room of Chicago's Ambassador East Hotel, where Frank Sinatra, Sting, and other celebrities have sat before you. Take part in the root toss at the International Horseradish Festival in Collinsville. Fight for truth, justice, and the American way in Metropolis by the Superman statue, on Superman Square, or in the Super Museum. So if you've been there, done that one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.[Setting] - This guide covers the state of Illinois.The Essential Guide to Extraordinary Travel