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.
Easy hiking trail
A short nature trail along the path of the Cairo & St Louis Narrow Gage railroad used before it was abandoned in 1981. Starting from downtown Alto Pass, the walk offers very scenic views.
Celebrate with music by Jenny Johnson Band and food from Haute Wheels Food Truck. Showcasing a new Rosé, Rosato, which is one of 11 Bicentennial wines.
Read More2018 marks 30 years of winemaking we’d love to have you, our Alto friends and family, join us for Alto’s 30th Anniversary Weekend. Celebrate Southern Illinois winemaking history and toast to the future.
Read MoreVisit local farms. The tour is self-guided, which means that folks can visit whichever farms they choose between 1 and 6 p.m.
Read More2018 marks 30 years of winemaking we’d love to have you, our Alto friends and family, join us for Alto’s 30th Anniversary Weekend. Celebrate Southern Illinois winemaking history and toast to the future.
Read MoreExperience the extraordinary Harvest Dinners at the Peachbarn Cafe` featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with Hedman Vineyard's estate grown wines.
Read MoreAll 11 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create a wonderful weekend of savory wine and food pairings. We invite you to join us for a progressive tasting along the trail and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of wine.
Read MoreFour Course Seafood Dinner, featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with Hedman Vineyard's estate grown wines.
Read MoreEnjoy a Swedish Christmas dinner at the Peach Barn Cafe at Hedman Vineyards.
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