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Imagine the way of life for settlers who moved to the Midwest in the 19th century as you wander around the grounds of a historic village in Naperville. 

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

This small zoo in the center of Chicago is perfect for small children and parents looking for a quiet, leisurely stroll — and some impressive animals!

A dynamic village and suburb of Chicago with shopping centers, comedy clubs and a restaurant where you can watch medieval jousts. 

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.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

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

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.

Spend a day swimming and paddling on Lake Michigan or soaking up the sun on a peaceful beach located at the northern tip of Lincoln Park. 

Leave the skyscrapers of Chicago behind by escaping inland to tranquil gardens that feature model railroads, a vast array of trees and peaceful ponds.

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

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