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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.

With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world. 

Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbor and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark.

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

Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbor and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark.

Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.  

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

This homage to the Mother Road showcases thousands of items and memorabilia, from iconic vehicles and spellbinding murals to vintage brochures and guides.

This homage to the Mother Road showcases thousands of items and memorabilia, from iconic vehicles and spellbinding murals to vintage brochures and guides.

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

Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

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

With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world. 

Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbor and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark.

Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbor and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark.

This homage to the Mother Road showcases thousands of items and memorabilia, from iconic vehicles and spellbinding murals to vintage brochures and guides.

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

Bird life, paved paths and a built-in music venue give one of Chicago’s newest green spaces much to offer to nature lovers, exercisers and music fans.

With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world. 

With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world. 

This homage to the Mother Road showcases thousands of items and memorabilia, from iconic vehicles and spellbinding murals to vintage brochures and guides.

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.

Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.

This homage to the Mother Road showcases thousands of items and memorabilia, from iconic vehicles and spellbinding murals to vintage brochures and guides.