- Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Trip
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Things to Do
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Events
Events
Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more.
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Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
- College Football in Illinois
- Fall Colors on the Great River Road
- Journey Along the Lincoln Highway
- Illinois Shopping
- Route 66
- IL ♥ LGBTQ
- Golf Illinois
- Chicago Neighborhoods
- Family Fun in Illinois
- Everybody Outside!
- Bike Illinois
- Outdoor Adventures in Illinois
- Chicago to Alton
- Chicago to Carbondale
- Illinois Scenic Byways
- Chicago to Quincy
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Places to Go
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Road Trip
Stories & Highlights
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Seasonal Adventures
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Places to Stay
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Maps & Visitor Guides
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Getting Here & Getting Around
Getting Here & Getting Around
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
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My Favorites
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Around Illinois by Amtrak
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
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- History
History
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Historic Sites
Historic Sites
Visit the many historic sites in Illinois, from the Land of Lincoln, to the site of an ancient Native American city at Cahokia Mounds.
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Presidential History
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History Museums
History Museums
Visit the History Museums of Illinois. From the vast collection of the Chicago History Museum to small town historical museums, you’ll discover the stories and heritage of our towns and our people.
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Historical Reenactments
Historical Reenactments
History comes alive at Illinois historical reenactments. Meet Abraham Lincoln in the flesh, experience colonial life, or take a canal boat ride with a period costumed storyteller.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
One of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright called Illinois home—and filled it with some of his best works.
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- Taste Illinois
Taste Illinois
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Places to Eat in Illinois
Places to Eat in Illinois
Taste your way through the state with our guide to the best and closest places to eat in Illinois. Experience everything from fine dining to shared plates and takeaway fare.
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Bars and Nightclubs in Illinois
Bars and Nightclubs in Illinois
Put your dancing shoes on or unwind at one of the many bars and night clubs in Illinois. Locate the best cocktails, the perfect beer, local DJs, international artists and more.
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Illinois Wineries & Vineyards
Illinois Wineries & Vineyards
Taste the regional characteristics in our locally produced wines. Browse our guide to the closest and best Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next celebration or trip.
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Illinois Breweries & Distilleries
Illinois Breweries & Distilleries
Fancy a pint? Hunt down major Illinois breweries and distilleries for the best beers, ciders and spirits in the state. Support local production and taste your way through Illinois.
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Food Tours in Illinois
Food Tours in Illinois
Taste your way through the best of the state with food tours in Illinois. Enjoy everything from fine dining and wineries, to craft beer and pizza tours.
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Things to Do
Events
Trip Ideas
Places to Go
Road Trip
Seasonal Adventures
Places to Stay
Maps & Visitor Guides
Getting Here & Getting Around
My Favorites
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Historic Sites
Presidential History
History Museums
Historical Reenactments
Places to Eat in Illinois
Bars and Nightclubs in Illinois
Illinois Wineries & Vineyards
Illinois Breweries & Distilleries 
Food Tours in IllinoisOff the Beaten Track
Outdoor Adventures
With magnificent state parks, lush forests, miles of trails for hiking and biking, and mighty rivers, Illinois is your playground.
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Adventure?
Highlights
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Outdoor Adventures
Shawnee National Forest
Shawnee National Forest is a Midwest destination unlike any other. Traverse 403 miles of hiking trails, discover local wineries and craft breweries, and don’t miss the Garden of the Gods.Head for the Forest -
Outdoor Adventures
Starved Rock State Park
Discover the secrets of Starved Rock State Park. Explore the park’s waterfalls, canyons and views of the Illinois River from spots like Lover’s Leap and Eagle Cliff Overlook.Get off the Beaten Track -
Outdoor Adventures
On the Water
If you love splashing around on the water, you can log mile after magnificent nautical mile on the lakes and rivers of Illinois. Explore our waterways by kayak, canoe, raft, paddle-board or sail boat.Set Sail -
Outdoor Adventures
Play Like a Pro
Illinois has a wealth of great public golf courses in scenic spots. Take a golfing vacation and play your way around the state.Hit the Greens
Travel Illinois
Stories of Outdoors Adventure
Upcoming Events
Rock Island Grand Prix
31
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01
Sep
Rock Island Grand Prix
The world's best drivers come to compete for one of go-karting's largest cash pu...
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Quad Cities Marathon
22
Sep
Quad Cities Marathon
The Quad Cities Marathon, a USATF certified course is held annually on the fourt...
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Quad Cities Balloon Fest
27
Sep
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29
Sep
Quad Cities Balloon Fest
Admission is free to the event and food vendors are available. $10 wristbands pe...
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Tour de Shawnee Bike event
26
Oct
Tour de Shawnee Bike event
Registration and the Kick-Off Party will be held at the Community Center located...
Read MorePere Marquette State Park
At 8,000 acres, Pere Marquette State Park is the largest state park in Illinois....
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Travel Illinois Magazine
Find unexpected ways to enjoy Illinois in this biannual magazine that explores every corner of the state. Each issue offers a mix of travel stories, stunning photography and timely trip ideas that make the most of each season.
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Adventures in the Outdoors
@midwestcolorcamp
had the amazing opportunity to join in with @outdoorafro for their #meetup at @starvedrockstatepark over the weekend. it was so invigorating to see so many Black...
Starved Rock State Park
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@midwestcolorcamp
had the amazing opportunity to join in with @outdoorafro for their #meetup at @starvedrockstatepark over the weekend. it was so invigorating to see so many Black...
@molocko10
Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know this, so it goes on flying anyways. 🐝 || Fearless is...
Grafton, Illinois
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@molocko10
Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know this, so it goes on flying anyways. 🐝 || Fearless is...
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Chicago Botanic Garden
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Chicago Botanic Garden
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@inversely_pro
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Starved Rock State Park
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@msolstrand
Starved Rock✨ ___________________________________ #starvedrock #starvedrockstatepark #nature #doginnature #sun #beutiful #beutifuldestinations #explore #aupair #beagle #hollyday #usa #sunnyday #sunday #tb #tbt #instagood #instalove #love #instatravel #aupair #aupairusa #norwegiangirl #naturelove #mammut...
@thedestinationdiary_
Loved exploring Starved Rock State Park! There are tons of trails that lead to many different waterfalls and canyons! . If you are looking for places to...
Starved Rock State Park
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@thedestinationdiary_
Loved exploring Starved Rock State Park! There are tons of trails that lead to many different waterfalls and canyons! . If you are looking for places to...
@ninja97_fit
Mental health is just as important as physical health. I’m determined to get back to my happy place this summer💞 . . #health #peace #nature #love #life #happy #instagood...
Shawnee National Forest
#happy #hashtag #health
@ninja97_fit
Mental health is just as important as physical health. I’m determined to get back to my happy place this summer💞 . . #health #peace #nature #love #life #happy #instagood...
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