Wait out winter at home? No way! Discover the best places to take a cozy, cold-weather getaway and spend the season going to all the can’t-miss winter events.
There's a storybook magic to Chicago during the holidays, when the city transforms into a winter wonderland.
View ItineraryOver the river and through the prairies to Central Illinois we go!
View ItineraryThere's a reason the Chicagoland suburbs are the setting for so many classic holiday movies.
View ItineraryA former Midwesterner rediscovers the storybook magic of the holidays in Chicago.
With so many wonderful holiday activities to enjoy in Illinois, there’s no reason to spend the season at home.
Find Your JoyEven after the holidays wrap up, there’s always someplace to go and amazing events to enjoy.
Save The DatesShop the Mag Mile and beyond for thousands of boutiques, shops and stores to find the perfect gift or window shop along the storybook window displays.
Plan Your Shopping SpreeCheck out this holiday guide to Illinois Made gifts. From glass blowing to work working to whiskey making, Illinois artisans have your gifting covered.
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