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.
Natural clay materials are molded and crafted right before your eyes into creative, functional stoneware pottery.
Choose from a wide variety of handmade pieces to enjoy in everyday settings or as decorative objects. A popular item are the ceramic fish. Actual fish that have been caught on a hook and line are used to create a mold and clay is used to reproduce a likeness of the fish. After firing, the clay is glazed and natural or artistic colorations are applied. The finished piece is a unique one of a kind piece - a reminder of the one that did not get away! Open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.
| Monday | 12:00PM – 4:00PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 12:00PM – 4:00PM |
Explore a wide rang of cuisine at this year's Sauce Alton Food Truck Festival.
Read MoreExplore the haunted grounds of the McPike Mansion. Also visit with guest speakers, spirits and more!
Read MoreJump, Jitterbug and Jive to the sounds of some of the craziest cats in the biz at this year's Alton Jazz and Wine Festival.
Read MoreCome down to the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater at the riverfront is turned into carnival fun! Rides, food, music and more to enjoy.
Read MoreAlison Krauss will headline the 9th Annual Feed the Need Concert Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater.
Read MoreTake a 3 hour long trolley jaunt to some of Alton's most sinister haunts...
Read MoreSelf-Guided tour of the historic homes, building and churches throughout Historic Alton.
Read MoreSee how The Most Haunted Small Town in America does the annual Halloween Parade! All the Ghost and goblins come out to play!
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