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.
Built in 1900, the Villa is a restored Mediterranean castle on the Mississippi, open for self-guided tours daily and guided by appointment. It also serves as Quincy's Tourist Information Center and is stop #26 on the Great River Road.
Villa Kathrine is a unique example of Mediterranean architecture in the Midwest. Located on the bluffs of the Mississippi, Villa Kathrine houses Quincy's tourist information center.
The Tri-State Pro am golf tournament is held in Quincy each Memorial Day weekend, with the tournament played on Monday of Memorial Day. Local Quincy native, Luke Guthrie headlines the tournament with 18 golf pros playing alongside 72 amateurs.
Read MoreThe Quincy Sister City Commission hosts the annual Germanfest in Quincy’s South Park on Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd from 3-11 pm. Live music both days, food, childrens activities and a new beer and wine garden. Free admission.
Read MoreQuincy's downtown Washington Park comes alive on the 2nd and 4th Friday evening with free Blues in the District concerts from 5:30-9:30pm. Fun for any age, bring a lawn chair or stroll the park.
Read MoreBring the family to The Lincoln in the District Festival on Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Washington Park. Celebrate Quincy’s Lincoln legacy. Meet President Lincoln and see rails being split!
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