Plan Your Visit

• Things to Do
  Things to Do

  • Activities
  • Nightlife
  • Arts & Culture
  • Tours
  • Sports
  • Shopping
• Places to Go
  • Chicago and
    Beyond
  • Land of
    Lincoln
  • Trails to
    Adventures
  • Great Rivers
    Country

  Places to Go

  • Chicago & Beyond
  • Land of Lincoln
  • Great Rivers Country
  • Trails to Adventure
• Places to Stay
  Places to Stay

  • Lodges and Cabins in Illinois
  • Camping & RV Parks in Illinois
  • Resorts and Spas in Illinois
  • Hotels and Motels in Illinois
  • Bed and Breakfasts in Illinois
  • Illinois Conference Centers
  • Vacation Rentals in Illinois
• Explore Our Past
  Explore Our Past

  • Historic Sites
  • Presidential History
  • History Museums
  • Historical Reenactments
  • Illinois' Frank Lloyd Wright Trail

  Stories & Highlights

  • Illinois History
  • Illinois Architecture
  • Girlfriend Getaway along the I&M Canal
  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Illinois
• Trip Ideas
  Trip Ideas

  • Eco-Friendly Hotels and Green Getaways in Illinois
  • College Football in Illinois
  • 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
  • Fall Road Trips in Illinois
  • Fall Colors on the Great River Road
• Events
  Events

  Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more.
• Road Trip
  Road Trip

  • Roadside Attractions in Illinois
  • Classic Cars in Illinois
  • Scenic Drives in Illinois

  Stories & Highlights

  • Scenic Snaps
  • Route 66
  • Illinois Scenic Byways
• Seasonal Adventures
  Seasonal Adventures

  • Holiday Season in Illinois
  • The Winter Forecast in Illinois
  • Spring in Illinois
  • Summer Fun
  • Fall in Illinois
• Maps & Visitor Guides
• 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.
• My Favorites
• 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.

  Stories & Highlights

  • Five Champaign Restaurants Perfect for a Romantic Outing
  • Old Bakery Beer
  • Firefly Grill & Restaurant
  • Mississippi Mud Pottery