Details on 26 two- to four-day getaways in and around the Windy City. Walk around Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, Traverse City, Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin. The itinerary for each destination gives specifics on restaurants, lodgings, sights, and activities.
Bonnie Miller Rubin is a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. She has more than 25 years experience in journalism, and is also a regular contributor to Good Housekeeping and Ladies Home Journal. She lives in the Chicago area.
Marcy Mason is a Chicago-based freelance journalist. She has written for the Chicago Tribune, the Wall Street Journal, Essence, and other publications.