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Synopsis
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.
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Mobil Star Rating Definitions for Lodgings*. Only facilities that meet Mobil Travel Guide's standards earn the privilege of being listed in the guide. Deteriorating, poorly managed establishments are deleted. A Mobil Travel Guide listing constitutes a positive quality recommendation; every listing is an accolade, a recognition of achievement. Our Mobil One- to Five-Star rating system highlights its level of service.
: A Mobil Five-Star lodging provides consistently superlative service in an exceptionally distinctive luxury environment, with expanded services. Attention to detail is evident throughout the hotel, resort, or inn, from bed linens to staff uniforms.
: A Mobil Four-Star lodging provides a luxury experience with expanded amenities in a distinctive environment. Services may include, but are not limited to, automatic turndown service, 24-hour room service, and valet parking.
: A Mobil Three-Star lodging is well appointed, with a full-service restaurant and expanded amenities, such as a fitness center, golf course, tennis courts, 24-hour room service, and optional turndown service.
: A Mobil Two-Star lodging is considered a clean, comfortable, and reliable establishment that has expanded amenities, such as a full-service restaurant on the premises.
: A Mobil One-Star lodging is a limited-service hotel, motel, or inn that is considered a clean, comfortable, and reliable establishment.
*Specialty Lodgings -Mobil Travel Guide recognizes the unique and individualized nature of both the bed-and-breakfast industry and the guest ranch experience. For that reason, we have chosen to place our stamp of approval on the properties that fall into these two categories in lieu of applying our traditional Mobil Star ratings.
Mobil Star Rating Definitions for Restaurants. All Mobil Star rated dining establishments listed in this book have a full kitchen and offer seating at tables; most offer table service.
: A Mobil Five-Star restaurant offers one of few flawless dining experiences in the country. These establishments consistently provide their guests with exceptional food, superlative service, elegant décor, and exquisite presentations of each detail surrounding a meal.
: A Mobil Four-Star restaurant provides professional service, distinctive presentations, and wonderful food.
: A Mobil Three-Star restaurant has good food, warm and skillful service, and enjoyable décor.
: A Mobil Two-Star restaurant serves fresh food in a clean setting with efficient service. Value is considered in this category, as is family friendliness.
: A Mobil One-Star restaurant provides a distinctive experience through culinary specialty, local flair, or individual atmosphere.
Read more about these ratings and our three- to five-star Hotel and Resort Spa ratings inside!
From the Back Cover
Mobil Star ratings (what the Wall Street Journal calls the "gold standard of ratings") let you plan your trip with confidence, thanks to our stringent inspection process.
Easier-to-read design and more concise listings-updated for 2006-help get you on the road faster.
America's Byways section directs you to family-friendly historic and scenic attractions off the interstate.
An icon points out Mobil One- to Three-Star hotels and restaurants that are worth a closer look for their unique nature and extra-special amenities.
Regional Travel Planner series of 17 books includes Alaska and Hawaii to guide you through all of the US and Canada.
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- PublisherMobil Travel Guide
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0762742666
- ISBN 13 9780762742660
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages349
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