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My FavoritesThis time of year, it’s not just the stars that are shining bright. Towns all throughout Illinois celebrate the season with spectacular lights displays. Pack the family in the car and drive among festive floats, or get out and stroll through zoos and public parks with holiday bulbs strung along the trees.
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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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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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12 Must-See Light Displays in Illinois
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1. Christmas Wonderland in Alton
2. Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland in East Peoria
3. Shelbyville Festival of Lights
4. Holiday Festival of Lights in Aurora
5. Christmas Around the World & Holiday of Lights at the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago
6. Illumination at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle
7. Lincoln Park ZooLights
8. Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic
9. Wonderland in Lights in Effingham
10. Six Flags Holiday in the Park in Gurnee
11. Du Quoin Annual Holiday Lights Fair
12. CTA Holiday Train in Chicago. See if you can catch it!
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