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Chicago
& Beyond
& Beyond
Midwest meets world-class in this northern region of Illinois anchored by Chicago, a traveler’s paradise where
you can explore everything from the Magnificent Mile to Navy Pier. Beyond Chicago, you’ll find plenty of outdoor
adventure at state parks and theme parks, along with endless shopping, quaint downtowns and more.
Rockford
Gurnee
Chicago
Utica
Great Rivers
Country
Country
Great Rivers
Country
Take in the sweeping vistas of western Illinois dotted with quaint towns, historic sites and scenic vineyards.
Chicago
& Beyond
& Beyond
Land of Lincoln
Land of Lincoln
Experience the living history of Abe Lincoln and Route 66 in this central region of Illinois.
Trails to Adventure
Trails to Adventure
Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing and wine tasting set against some of the most stunning scenery in Illinois.
Chicago
Explore the attractions of a traveler’s paradise.
Chicago has everything you could hope for in a getaway. Explore a shopping mecca on the Magnificent Mile. Take
in the festive atmosphere of Navy Pier. Do some serious museum hopping. And sample cuisine from around the world.
Is it any wonder this world-class city appears on the short lists of travel mags everywhere?
Local Highlights
Rockford
Go back in time, or to the other side of the world.
Rockford greets visitors with a mix of history, natural beauty and artistic touches. Explore a nature museum featuring a T. rex.
Stroll through Asian gardens. And discover artwork from David Chihuly and Ansel Adams at the Rockford Art Museum. An impressive
lineup of restaurants and lodging offers even more reasons to visit.
Starved Rock, Utica
Explore bluffs and waterfalls along miles of trails.
The lush forest of Starved Rock State Park, with its serene waterfalls and beautiful lodge, offers a quiet retreat
for visitors. Naturalist-led programs draw you farther into this hilly wonderland, located just minutes from the wineries,
quaint shops and restaurants in Utica.
Gurnee
A playground of coasters, water slides and shopping.
Just north of Chicago, you’ll find a nirvana of theme parks and endless shopping called Gurnee. Here, you can race down a
roller coaster, splash through a water park, and shop the largest outlet mall in Illinois, packed with more
than 200 stores.
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