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.
One of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright called Illinois home—and filled it with some of his best works.
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.
Perfectly situated across from the main entrance of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville SIUE and beside Edwardsville High School.
Business travelers will benefit from our close proximity to downtown Edwardsville and the Madison County Courthouse and easy access to countless businesses throughout the area. The complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel will make wrapping up your day just a bit easier. Guests are sure to appreciate our 100 percent non smoking hotel and its' crisp, modern design, complete with large great room off the lobby for relazing and gathering with friends and family to our fantastic hot breakfast bar, always a great way to start the day! Work off some of the tension of a long day in our expanded fitness center or perhaps let the kids unwind with a quick swim in our indoor pool. If it's outdoors you crave, just outside the hotel your can jump on one of the many biking and running trails located throughout Madison County.
Enjoy a unique firework show complete with live music, food, games, and more in Edwardsville, IL!
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Read MoreThere will be over 50 vehicle classes and 8 motorcycle classes to see at this annual DARE car show!
Read MoreEdwardsville Art Fair is a juried fine art show located at City Park in beautiful downtown Edwardsvi...
Read MoreTake a step back in time and learn the rich history of Col. Stephenson in Edwardsville!
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