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Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center
Fun for the whole family! Highlights include two amazing water slides that splash down into 350,000 gallons of crystal clear water. The zero-depth entry pool...
Thornton Distilling Co., maker of Dead Drop Spirits, specializes in traditional malt whisky production. Their single malt whisky is the first to utilize locally sourced Illinois’...
Staybridge Suites welcomes you for an extended stay at our hotel in Rockford, Illinois. Ideally situated just over six miles from downtown, Staybridge Suites of Rockford,...
It features three bedrooms, a loft with bunk beds, and two full baths, plus one-half bath. A large living room has a queen sleeper sofa and...
Unlock the Secrets of Starved Rock
Less than 100 miles southwest of Chicago, melting glaciers left their mark, carving a maze of canyons into the St. Peter sandstone. Visitors to Starved Rock...
The summer sunshine is one of my favorite things. It seems to almost have healing powers. I always joke that it’s because I’m half Italian and...
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort
Enjoy spacious hotel-suite/condo-style 2 bedroom villas, from 826 to 1,330 square feet. You’ll love the extra space of a living room, and you can save money...
Railroad-themed, outdoor water park featuring a 6 person racing slide, body slides, tube slides, lazy river and zero depth pool.
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, it's an oasis...
A special egg hunt with treats for our four-legged friends takes place at the Village’s dog park. There will be a “hunt” in both of the...
Chi-Town GroovesThe granddaddy of America’s music festivals, Chicago’s Lollapalooza (August 3–6 this year) packs 100,000 fans a day into skyscraper-surrounded Grant Park, where crowds rock out...
7 Must-Visit Illinois Historic Treasures
Illinois’ Bicentennial is a celebration of who we are, but also how we got here. It’s a chance to reflect on the state’s rich history, and...
The Time They Lifted Chicago Fourteen Feet
Walking down the magnificent streets of downtown Chicago, towering skyscrapers on all sides of you, you probably couldn’t guess the incredible scheme the city carried out...
Salt Kettle Tourist Information Center
The Salt Kettle Tourist Information Center was named after the iron kettle, which was a monument on route 150 until the rest area was built. In...
The 1-½ mile Lincoln Hiking Trail commemorates Abraham Lincoln's march through the area in 1832. Big River State Forest is a remnant of a vast prairie...
With water depths ranging from zero to 15 feet, the facility caters to swimmers of all skill levels. Combined with a playground, Frisbee® Area, shallow end...
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River in Sinnissippi Gardens, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The entire facility...
Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor are two great parks that you can experience at one destination. Located in the heart of the Midwest in...
The state's largest artificial body of water, Lake Decatur spans 2,800 acres, with 30 miles of shoreline offering recreational opportunities and wildlife vistas at lakeside parks...
Peoria RiverFront Farmers Market
Only products grown or made in Illinois will be sold at our market. We are located in the Water Street parking lot (300 SW Water St),...
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