Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more.
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.
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.
Visit the many historic sites in Illinois, from the Land of Lincoln, to the site of an ancient Native American city at Cahokia Mounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Land of Lincoln in Bloom
Happening in...
August 21, 2017
Find spring adventures all throughout Illinois, from beautiful blooms at the Anderson Japanese Gardens to the bike paths throughout the state.
Are you up for some Spring fun?Our Magnificent City
Welcome to one of the world’s great cities. Our lakefront skyline is the backdrop to fine food, vibrant arts, and a warm Midwest welcome.
Are you up for breathtaking?Get Out and Play
With magnificent state parks, lush forests, miles of trails for hiking and biking, and mighty rivers, Illinois is your playground.
Are you up for nature?MEET THE MAKERS
Meet the makers, the creators and the artisans of Illinois.
Are you up for handcrafted?Amazing Activities
Discover inspiring itineraries for amazing trips all over Illinois.
Are you up for family fun?Illinois brews up some fantastic root beer. You'll find local variations all throughout the state at breweries, roadside stands and local eateries.
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Go from zero to practically pro in an afternoon at the Quarry Cable Park.
Escape to Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the state’s unexpected oases.
Read StoryAfter spending years doing nonprofit work, Josh started his own community-minded business almost by accident.
Read StoryFor over 30 years, Ian Schneller has been a maestro of hand-crafted musical instruments.
Read StoryIn a workshop in Rockford, artisans turn old elevator shafts, planes and salvaged wood into unique works of art.
Read StoryWriter Emma Pope spends a day at the museum rich with interactive, invaluable lessons in human rights and our place in the future.
Read StoryFrom green rivers to Irish bands, cities and towns throughout Illinois celebrate their Irish heritage this weekend.
Read StoryMake a detour off Interstate-70 to Casey to grab a few selfies every bit as epic as the giant objects that fill the town.
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Read MoreWhen just about any native of the Alton area thinks of a haunted house, normally...
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Read MoreOver 30 Native American artists and vendors display Native American arts and cra...
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Read MoreThe Shawnee National Forest is famed for its awesome Garden of the Gods, and is ...
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