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A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Stroll along the picturesque Illinois River, through parkland and down tree-lined streets in the oldest European settlement in Illinois.

Crisscrossed by the Mississippi and Rock rivers, this nature-lover’s playground was also the boyhood home of three United States presidents.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Housed in a historic civic building, this small but mighty museum offers a loving look at the history of firefighting from the 19th century to the present.

Visit charming downtowns, archaeological sites, historic locations and beautiful natural areas in one of the longest-inhabited regions of the Midwest.

Built by famed 19th-century architects and renovated in 1907 by Frank Lloyd Wright, this early skyscraper is a great stop on a Chicago architecture tour.

The university campus of this lakeside city contains many of its cultural treasures, while a canal meanders through the adjoining green parks.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Fans of Abraham Lincoln have much to excite them in this pleasant part of Illinois, also known for its research industries and agro-tourism.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

Visit charming downtowns, archaeological sites, historic locations and beautiful natural areas in one of the longest-inhabited regions of the Midwest.

From barhopping to visiting museums, this college town and Silicon Prairie hub offers plenty to see and do.

Crisscrossed by the Mississippi and Rock rivers, this nature-lover’s playground was also the boyhood home of three United States presidents.

Visit charming downtowns, archaeological sites, historic locations and beautiful natural areas in one of the longest-inhabited regions of the Midwest.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Fans of Abraham Lincoln have much to excite them in this pleasant part of Illinois, also known for its research industries and agro-tourism.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Visit charming downtowns, archaeological sites, historic locations and beautiful natural areas in one of the longest-inhabited regions of the Midwest.

Fans of Abraham Lincoln have much to excite them in this pleasant part of Illinois, also known for its research industries and agro-tourism.

Housed in a historic civic building, this small but mighty museum offers a loving look at the history of firefighting from the 19th century to the present.

Visit charming downtowns, archaeological sites, historic locations and beautiful natural areas in one of the longest-inhabited regions of the Midwest.