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Plus Shopping, Dining and Events discoverillinois.org ILLINOIS REGIONS Galena Roscoe Gurnee Elizabeth Rockford 14 20 Chicago & Beyond Hanover 20 94 Glencoe 39 Arlington Savanna 90 Heights Wilmette Great Rivers Country Schaumburg Skokie Oak 52 Medinah Park Rosemont St. Charles Fulton 355 Land of Lincoln Dixon 88 Geneva Oak Brook 290 Chicago Lisle Aurora Trails to Adventure 30 294 52 34 Plano 55 Willowbrook 88 Lemont 94 Moline East Moline Joliet 80 52 6 66 52 80 Ottawa 150 Wilmington 57 6 180 LaSalle Utica 74 Braidwood

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Belknap 24 Mermet 57 Metropolis

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On behalf of the people of The full-page state map will Illinois, I want to encourage you help you navigate Illinois’ four to come visit our great state! distinctive regions: Chicago & Beyond, Great Rivers Country, We hope the Discover Illinois Land of Lincoln and Trails to Travel Guide will inspire you to Adventure. We’ve also included plan your next trip to what we practical travel tips and a think is the most exciting and select list of can’t-miss annual the most friendly destination in statewide events to give you the United States. extra reasons to come visit. Flick through the guide and you’ll Now that you’re inspired, go be taken on a tour of Chicago’s to discoverillinois.org for even world-class museums, amazing more travel ideas and begin architecture and top-notch planning your trip today. shopping. Across our state you’ll discover beautiful river towns, We can’t wait to see you in Illinois! stunning state parks, outlet malls, scenic byways and impressive historic sites. You’ll also find the ultimate Illinois Route 66 road trip and ideas for an unforgettable visit to U.S. President Abraham Pat Quinn, Governor Lincoln’s hometown.

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This big city keeps the excitement going day and night

Chicago is the ultimate American city, welcoming visitors to a one-of-a-kind experience. Stroll the downtown streets of one of k photo.com Bigstoc the most walkable cities in the United States and explore block after block of the amazing architecture that makes up Chicago’s breathtaking skyline. Spend the day browsing the diverse galleries of world-class museums, shopping in Chicago’s trendy retail districts and discovering unique attractions along the cool, blue Lake Michigan waterfront. In the evening, dine at a delicious award-winning restaurant, cheer a performance by a cutting-edge theater company, and listen to live music in venues that keep Chicago jumping seven nights a week.

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tart your visit by exploring the Stark white gallery walls hold Scity’s many museums. A good thought-provoking pieces by place to begin is the acclaimed contemporary artists. Be sure to Art Institute of Chicago. The check out the terraced sculpture elegant Beaux Arts-style building garden with views of the azure holds one of the world’s largest waters of Lake Michigan. collections of French Impressionist Three of Chicago’s most popular art, with works by Monet and museums make up the Museum Renoir. Don’t miss the museum’s Campus. The Field Museum stunning Modern Wing that holds natural history treasures, showcases masterpieces by Picasso including Sue, the largest and and de Kooning. most complete T. rex skeleton ever Continue the modern art unearthed, who towers menacingly theme at the Museum of over visitors in the ornate Contemporary Art (MCA). marble Main Hall. At the Shedd

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Chicago Cultural Buddy Guy’s Auditorium Theatre of Legends Roosevelt University Center Visitor Information Center Chicago Lookingglass 900 North Architecture MAGNIFICENT Theatre Michigan Shops 41 Foundation 55 ArchiCenter MILE John Hancock Observatory Art Institute Millennium Chicago Water North of Chicago Park Works Visitor Broadway Playhouse Avenue Beach Information Mies van der Rohe Way Center Museum of Science Museum of Lake Michigan and Industry Contemporary Art Buckingham Grant Park Martin Luther King Dr Fountain 41 MUSEUM 41 CAMPUS om y.c se 41 d in L n o s Field Museum Burnham a Harbor J du nd in stry e a nc ie c s f o m bel u ro e t S s s u e m M a J

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Aquarium catch a show in the the popular Coal Mine, fasten glass-walled Oceanarium, where your seatbelt in a suspended beluga whales and leaping Pacific United Airlines Boeing 727 for white-sided dolphins perform a virtual flight, and explore the in the largest indoor marine inner workings of the U-505 mammal habitat in the world. Submarine. Then go stargazing at the Adler Get outdoors and explore Planetarium, where taking a Millennium Park, the city’s seat in one of its innovative sky playground for the arts that’s an theaters will send you hurtling oasis of green space in the heart through the galaxies. of downtown Chicago. Take the Just south of downtown Chicago quintessential Chicago photo in in Hyde Park (President Obama’s front of the reflective stainless- neighborhood) is the Museum steel Cloud Gate sculpture (called of Science and Industry, the The Bean by the locals). Slip off largest science museum in the your shoes and splash through Western Hemisphere. Ride in the Crown Fountain, featuring an underground cart through 50-foot (15m) glass block towers

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90 94 290 RIVER NORTH 90 O’Hare Chicago Midway International Willis Tower/ LINCOLN International Airport Skydeck Chicago Airport PARK The Second City Cadillac Palace 55 Theatre

Goodman Theatre Chicago Lincoln Park GOLD History CHINATOWN PRINTERS THE LOOP Museum Oriental COAST Theatre ROW Bank of America Theatre

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with video images of the faces of restaurants and browse the unique Chicagoans that playfully spurt shops and stands (a great place to water into the shallow pools below. pick up a souvenir). Or just sit back Or sit on the lawn and see a free in one of the many outdoor beer outdoor concert at architect Frank gardens and enjoy the city view. Gehry’s amazing Jay Pritzker In the summer, you can soak up Pavilion, dramatically crowned with the sun along Chicago’s 26 miles swirling ribbons of brushed steel. (42km) of free beaches and walk Navy Pier, the Midwest’s the scenic lakefront path that links number-one attraction, is the them. One of the city’s most popular place for lakefront fun. Take an stretches is Oak Street Beach, just exhilarating ride on the sky-high off the acclaimed Magnificent Mile Ferris wheel that towers 150 feet shopping district. It’s a great place (46m) above the lake. Board one of for people watching and is within the many sightseeing and dinner walking distance of many hotels. cruise boats that sail along the North Avenue Beach is another picturesque Chicago skyline. See hot spot, featuring beach volleyball. a live performance at the outdoor Castaways Bar and Grill, located Skyline Stage or acclaimed Chicago right on the beach, attracts a younger Shakespeare Theater. Dine at one crowd that sways to live music with of Navy Pier’s many boardwalk summer cocktails in hand.

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views of Chicago, head chicago choose to one of the city’s observatories. Venture onto The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago in the Willis Tower, Downtown Theater District the tallest building of the interactive telescopes, take in North America. the multimedia Sky Tour (offered .com k .com alette7 / S h u tterstoc P Any one of its four in seven languages) and step out suspended glass boxes, onto the open-air Sky Walk for a jutting out from the breathtaking experience. skyscraper’s 103rd Chicago is a major sports town, and floor, will offer a we’ve got many teams to cheer. In the spectacular city view. spring and summer, Chicago’s two The John Hancock Major League Baseball teams play Observatory offers on opposite sides of the city. Hear panoramic vistas the crack of the baseball bat as the of beautiful Lake Chicago Cubs step up to the plate Michigan and the busy at historic Wrigley Field, or watch Chicago Theatre city. Peer through one the nighttime fireworks when the

CHICAGO GREETER

See the city from a Chicagoan’s from Chicago history to exploring perspective on a private Chicago the city’s ethnic neighborhoods. Greeter tour. This free program, Register 10 business days in advance offered in 10 different languages, for a customized tour. Or for more is manned by local volunteers who flexibility, on weekends the Chicago will customize a tour based on your Cultural Center Visitor Information interests. Not sure what you’d like Center offers hour-long InstaGreeter to see? Chicago Greeter offers 40 guided walks of downtown or tour ideas that include everything popular neighborhoods. C ity o f hicago C ity o f hicago k a/ ysz k a/ ysz k L . P atric k L . P atric P P

10 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org Chicago White Sox hit a home run in U.S. Cellular Field. European mmins R ichard Cu football fans can follow the heated action at a Chicago Fire football match at Toyota Park. In autumn, Chicago Cubs join more than 61,000 fans to watch the Chicago Bears play American football outside in Soldier Field. Winter is the time to experience

G ettyimages.com the nonstop thrills of Chicago Bulls basketball and Chicago Blackhawks hockey, both played at the United Center. Chicago’s exciting nightlife scene pulses every night of the Chicago Bears week. Watch an award-winning Broadway in Chicago play presented on the stage of a classic theater in the Downtown Theater District. Or see a show at one of hoose C hicago C hoose the city’s cutting-edge theaters. Chicago is the only city in the United States with five regional Tony Award-winning theater companies, including Steppenwolf, The Second City Goodman and Lookingglass. Catch a rising comic star and laugh

arcia along with the audience at the renowned Second City, known ert G o b ert R for its inventive improvisational comedy. Or sing the blues at Buddy Guy’s Legends, where world- famous blues guitarist Buddy Guy has been known to jam onstage with the likes of Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones. Buddy Guy’s Legends

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See the sights past the city limits

Discover an entirely reg J. L arson J. G reg different world beyond the city lights of Chicago, where you’ll

VB C find a wide variety of activities to le is L spark nearly anyone’s interest. In the Chicago suburbs you can do everything from riding roller coasters at a huge theme park to walking through blooming botanical gardens and exploring quaint villages along the meandering Fox River. Beyond Chicago’s suburbs, the town of Rockford is a gem worth an overnight trip, offering riverfront museums, an opulent performing arts center and the world’s oldest Harley- Morton Arboretum Davidson motorcycle dealership.

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at the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. harles C C harles t. S Stay overnight at the luxurious Herrington Inn & Spa, located along Geneva’s riverfront. In Aurora, shop for designer deals in the 120 stores at Chicago Premium Outlets. Afterwards, sample the craft microbrews and pub fare at Two Brothers

St. Charles Belle Roundhouse, located in the oldest limestone railroad roundhouse in slides at the adjacent Hurricane the United States. In the evening, Harbor water park. catch a show at the Paramount Visit the charming western Theatre, a restored Art Deco suburbs of St. Charles, Geneva movie palace that presents touring and Aurora, which are all linked by the picturesque Fox River. VB In St. Charles, shop the specialty o u nty C boutiques perched on hilly tree- iess C v iess lined streets, take a cruise on the a Fox River Queen or St. Charles

Belle paddlewheel riverboats D alena/Jo G and dine at romantic riverfront restaurants. In the evening, see a play or comedy act at Pheasant Run Resort, then turn in for the night at the historic Hotel Baker Galena Cellars Tasting Room overlooking the scenic Fox River. Broadway plays, plus music and In nearby Geneva, sample the dance performances. Or play quaint restaurants and shops to win at Hollywood Casino tucked away in turn-of-the-century Aurora, which features an amazing homes, including collection of Hollywood movie Galena Cellars memorabilia. Tasting Also west of Chicago is the Room & Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Hike Gift Shop. the miles of trails through forests of Cheer on rare trees, navigate your way around the Kane the Maze Garden, or take a guided County tour on the Acorn Express tram. Cougars, a Racing fans will want to head Minor League northwest to see the thoroughbreds Pheasant Run Resort Baseball team, run (and bet on one to win) from the

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y r e f Arlington You’ll want to stay overnight to f e J Park explore all of the fascinating sights Racecourse in Rockford, located 85 miles in Arlington (137km) northwest of Chicago. Heights. Anderson Japanese Gardens Or go is considered to be one of the most Arlington Park Racecourse southwest majestic

and catch Japanese vb motorsports action at Chicagoland gardens Speedway in Joliet, where some outside of ord area c of the biggest NASCAR stars power Japan. Take kf roc their race cars around the track. You your time can get in the driver’s seat and feel strolling the rush of the racetrack yourself through the at three different on-site driving meticulously schools: the Richard Petty Driving landscaped Experience, NASCAR Racing grounds Experience and Mario Andretti and snap Racing Experience. pictures of Anderson Japanese Gardens Chicago’s suburbs are also a tumbling great place to find waterfalls, colorful koi ponds and championship the serene sukiya-style teahouse. golf courses. Discover a trio of museums Standouts connected via a tunnel at the include Rockford Riverfront Museum

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Burpee Museum largest art museum of Natural History outside of Chicago. Alternatively, go back in time at Midway Village Museum, a living-history Victorian village with 26 historic structures Coronado Performing Arts Center (including stores, a blacksmith shop Harley-Davidson collectibles and eat and a hospital) and interpreters at the 1950s-style P’s Restaurant. dressed in early-1900s garb. Stop by See a play or musical performance the Museum Center and learn about at the wonderfully ornate Coronado Rockford’s interesting past, which Performing Arts Center, which includes the invention of the playful was once a 1920s movie palace and vaudeville hall. The Coronado VB still features its original whimsical details, such as gilded Spanish ord A rea C castles, Chinese dragons in relief and oc kf R a faux starry sky. Travel to Historic Auto Attractions in nearby Roscoe and be wowed by the world’s largest collection of American president and world leader limousines, gangster John Dillinger’s getaway car, Elvis Presley’s personal 1972 Lincoln

Rockford Art Museum Continental Mark IV, NASCAR race cars, and movie cars that include the sock monkey (celebrated every Batmobile. The museum also houses March during the popular Sock an extensive collection of John F. Monkey Madness Festival). Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln Don’t miss Kegel Harley- presidential artifacts. Davidson, the world’s oldest family-owned Harley-Davidson Look for dealership, which celebrated More Casinos 100 years in 2012. See the huge in Chicago & Beyond Top Attractions showroom of motorcycles, shop for at discoverillinois.org

16 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org let’s go SHOPPING! Discover chic boutiques and trendy malls

Serious shoppers take note. Dennis Lee Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are known for great shopping. Experience the urban rush of retail along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Or head out to the suburbs and find incredible deals on designer fashions at one of the many outlet centers. Then again, why not do both? Just be ready to shop ‘til you drop!

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ashionistas flock to Chicago’s bs co FMagnificent Mile, where it’s easy to walk from store to store along beautiful Chris Ja North Michigan Avenue. Here you’ll find incredible flagship stores for Ralph Lauren (with its adjoining RL restaurant), Gap, Niketown and Apple. The Mag Mile is also home to upscale shopping centers that include 900 North Michigan Shops, State Street featuring Bloomingdale’s, J. Crew and Diesel; The Shops at North Bridge, with Nordstrom and a slew of specialty shops; o un c i l and Water Tower Place, offering eight

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Girl Place, Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and S Oak Abercrombie & Fitch. At the northern tip of the Mag Mile is exclusive Oak Street, with storefronts touting one big name after another, including Vera Wang, Juicy Couture and

Barneys New York. Oak Street

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housed in a landmark B CV DuPage 1850s building. The second- largest department store in the world offers 12 floors of the latest fashions by international and Chicago designers. You’ll also find a salon, visitor center, and several dining options that Oakbrook Center include the Walnut Room, a Chicago tradition that’s CLOTHING SIZE CONVERSION CHART especially festive during WOMEN MEN the holidays. Also on State Street is a flagship Old  us uK euroPe us euroPE Navy store and CityTarget, 2 4 32 34 44 an urban version of the 4 6 34 36 46 trendy Target store. 6 8 36 38 48 In the suburbs, 8 10 38 40 50 shoppers on a retail mission head northwest 10 12 40 42 52 of Chicago to Woodfield 12 14 42 44 54 Mall in Schaumburg, one 14 16 44 46 56 of the largest shopping 16 18 46 48 58 malls in the United States. There are more 18 20 48 — — than 200 stores here, SHOE SIZE CONVERSION CHART

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Gurnee Mills and Levi’s. including GUESS, Levi’s and Urban Outfitters. Plus, there’s plenty of dining options. For shopping in a beautiful outdoor setting, head west to o Pre m iu Out l ets ag Chi c Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook or north to Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie. Both open-air malls feature walkways adorned with lovely landscaped gardens and bubbling fountains. If you prefer outlet shopping, some of the best bargains can be found west of Chicago at O.COM

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Find suburban retail mall and outlet center locations on the  Chicago Area Map, p. 13 Woodfield Mall

20 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org amazing ARCHITECTURE

See why Illinois’ architecture is known worldwide

Some of the most innovative be l t Ro architects in history have put their stamps on Illinois, S m es Ja contributing architectural marvels that have shaped the breathtaking Chicago skyline and turned neighborhoods like Oak Park into historic districts. Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Daniel Burnham and Louis Sullivan have all left magnificent structures behind as their design legacies. Take time to tour the unique buildings that put Illinois on the architectural map.

discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 21 CHICAGO more than 90 tours via bus, trolley, ARCHITECTURE boat, bike, train, Segway or on foot. Sign up for a tour, led by hicago, known worldwide for CAF-certified volunteer guides, Cits outstanding architecture, is at the ArchiCenter Shop & Tour recognized as the birthplace of the Center, located in the stunning skyscraper. One of the best ways Santa Fe Building designed by to explore the city’s landmarks is Burnham. While you’re there, view with the Chicago Architecture gallery exhibits that showcase Foundation (CAF), which offers the spaces and places that define Chicago, and pick up a book on com . o t architecture at the gift shop. The 90-minute Architecture oc k p h o

ist River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady is one of the CAF’s most popular tours. Cruising along the Chicago River (the only river in the world that flows backwards!) you’ll pass more than 50 architectural gems, including the wedding Historic Water Tower

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Farnsworth House Dana-Thomas House Bahá’í House of Worship Minimalist architect Mies This mansion created for One of only seven Bahá’í van der Rohe designed a Springfield socialite temples in the world, this this stunning glass house is a must-see for Frank ivory domed structure in in Plano that is an icon of Lloyd Wright fans, with Wilmette was designed by American Modernism. the largest collection French-Canadian architect of site-specific, original Louis Bourgeois Wright-designed art glass and furniture.

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Architecture River Cruise View cake-like Wrigley Building, gothic Tribune Tower and massive Merchandise Mart.

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m i downtown K landmarks on your Hotel Burnham own. See a concert at the Sullivan- designed Auditorium o ag ic Ch e Theatre, known for s o o h C its incredible acoustics. Have lunch at the cheery Atwood Cafe, located in the lobby of Hotel Burnham, a prototype for the modern skyscraper designed by Burnham. On North Michigan Avenue in the Magnificent Mile shopping district, stop by the Historic Water Tower and Pumping Station to the east, some of the only structures to survive the flames of the Great John Hancock Center Chicago Fire in 1871. discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 23 and is now part of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, home to B CV Park Visit Oak the largest collection of Wright- designed buildings in the world. Oak Park is easily accessible from downtown Chicago via a short ride on the CTA’s Green Line train. Take a guided or self-guided tour (in multiple languages) of the area with the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, and get an inside look J Unity Temple im i A at the Home and Studio, walk ll en Willis Tower and past Wright-designed homes and the John Hancock Center, take a peek at Unity Temple, which two of Chicago’s tallest buildings, Wright referred to as his draw visitors to their sky-high “little jewel.” observatories. To learn more about The Preservation Trust also them, turn to Iconic Chicago on p. 6. offers tours of Wright’s Robie House, located on the University of Chicago campus in the Hyde Park FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT neighborhood. Walk through this Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright masterfully designed structure and developed his signature Prairie you’ll understand why it’s renowned style of architecture in Oak Park, a as the greatest example of Wright’s suburb just 10 miles (16km) west Prairie style, the first architectural of Chicago, where he lived style that was uniquely American. and worked during the late 1800s. Wright’s design hallmarks are strong horizontal lines and flowing open floor plans

S t reminiscent of the e ve L un sweeping Midwest dy plains that were so influential in his work. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park has been restored to its 1909 appearance B CV Park Visit Oak (the last year Wright lived there) Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

24 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org get your kicks on Route 66

Take a drive along one of America’s most legendary byways

For a nostalgic road trip through the heart of America, get in a car and drive down the Al a my.com Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. The Illinois stretch of this historic 2,448-mile road (about 4,000km) is filled with offbeat attractions, colorful characters and friendly small towns that keep the spirit of the Mother Road alive.

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spring through fall, stop by this beautiful her i ta fountain in the evening to see a dazzling light and music show that colors the dancing waters with vibrant shades. Visit the Route 66 Welcome Center in the Joliet Area Historical Museum to see displays of rare photos and Rialto Square Theatre memorabilia in The Route 66 Experience.

vb dor c Fun exhibits include “car rri Co ge a it couches” equipped r SIGN POSTS e H with radios that play 1950s For a great Chicago music and a photo op, take a picture under the Route 66 drive-in movie “Begin” sign at the theater showing downtown intersection projected images of Adams Street and of the Mother Michigan Avenue, Road. Remember to and the “End” sign at Joliet Area stop by the gift shop for Jackson Boulevard and Historical Museum Route 66 collectibles Michigan Avenue. and souvenirs. Also in Joliet is the Beaux Arts-style Rialto Square Theatre, a

former 1920s vaudeville palace that is the ar k er oldest theater on Illinois Route 66. P Fl ash Head to the little town of Wilmington and pose for a picture with the green Gemini Giant, a 28-foot (9m) spaceman named after NASA’s Gemini space program, stationed in front of the retro Launching Pad Drive-In. The quirky statue is a favorite

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Gemini Giant Grove Pure Maple Sirup. This family- run business sells maple syrup gathered using old-fashioned tree-tapping methods.

discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 27 Sco tt Bell Visitors have the chance to try tapping a sugar maple tree themselves during EATS ALONG Funks Grove Maple Sirup THE MOTHER ROAD Experience events held in early March at the nearby Sugar Grove Nature Center. Get the flavor of Route 66 at these landmark eateries. Exit at the town of Lincoln and snap a photo with the Railsplitter Covered Wagon,

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discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 29 get away to GALENA

Fall in love with the romance of this historic town

Nestled within the rolling hills of northwest Illinois

n r In just 164 miles (264km) from Chicago oo dm ol is Galena, one of the Top 10 Most G Romantic Small Towns in North America. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. It’s a great getaway for couples or friends looking to relax and reconnect in a gorgeous country setting.

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Irish Hollow you can snuggle by the fireplace and settle in to your own private English cottage in discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 31 NORTHERN ILLINOIS WINE TRAIL

You’ll find more than 20 wineries within a couple hours’ drive from Chicago along the scenic Northern Illinois Wine Trail. Try these Galena standouts.

Rent a scooter from Fever River Outfitters in Galena, or join one of their small-group tours, and zoom along 12 miles (19km) of remote country back roads to the award-winning Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery. Take a vineyard tour through the rows of velvety green grapevines, then kick back with a glass of wine on the veranda’s comfy white wicker furniture. Galena Cellars also has a tasting room on Main Street in Galena, housed in a beautiful brick 1840s grain storehouse with a hidden, shaded wine patio.

Located in the midst of the rich rolling farmlands of Elizabeth, Massbach Ridge B oun t y CV Winery is 15 miles (24km) from Galena.

One of the Harmston family owners C vi ess will be happy to give you a tour of their vineyards, growing more than 18

acres of plump purple grapes. Sample Da l e n a /Jo Ga the sweet red Traumen, a double gold medal winner. Massbach also has a tasting room in downtown Galena.

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in Hanover sits on a scenic bluff ock ph o overlooking the rolling emerald hills i st of its 25-acre vineyard. Rocky Waters produces 10 wines from its own grapes, which you can sample in its wood- paneled tasting room/gift shop.

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Galena on the Fly /Jo Da l e n a /Jo Ga the woods. Or stay in town at the historic DeSoto House Hotel, where the rooms are decorated in Victorian style and Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa have hosted the likes of Abraham Lincoln. Spend the day strolling Galena’s winding Main K im Karpe l es Street, exploring wine shops selling Illinois vintages, galleries showcasing the works of

Grant Home local artisans, and eateries that range from Italian bistros to steakhouses. It’s also the place to catch Galena Trolley

K im K Tours, which whisk visitors around a r p e l town to historic sites such as the Grant es Home, the former residence of President

Galena Trolley Tours Ulysses S. Grant.

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At nearby Eagle Ridge Resort ci a & Spa go golfing on one of four lush championship courses, horseback riding along hilly wooded trails, Gar bert Ro boating on the pristine sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the countryside at sunset in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Later, relax in the luxury of the resort’s Stonedrift Spa with a Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill pampering side-

o.com by-side massage Bed & Breakfast Association), t in the candlelit which offers lavish suites, cottages

ock ph o couples suite. and log cabins. i st For a real taste There’s no shortage of nightlife of the region, in Galena. One of the liveliest spots dine at One is Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub Eleven Main & Grill in the Stonedrift Spa in downtown Irish Cottage Galena, which uses ingredients Boutique such as creamy cheeses and rich Hotel. sauces sourced from local farmers Clap along and producers in its farm-to- with the table fare. Set on a high bluff crowd as R o b e just outside Galena, the elegant r a colorful t K ee Goldmoor Inn is home to the li troupe of ng acclaimed Goldmoor Dining, Irish dancers One Eleven Main rated the #1 Dining Destination and singers in Galena by TripAdvisor. Enjoy perform. Raise a pint and listen your gourmet meal while taking in to live music on the weekends at the view of the Mississippi River. Galena Brewing Company. Then stay overnight at the Inn Be sure to sample a beer flight (recognized as Illinois’ top-rated that includes the brewery’s award- inn since 1993 by the American winning ales and seasonal lagers.

34 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org experience PRIDE ILLINOIS

Check out these LGBT-friendly places around the state

Illinois welcomes LGBT travelers with lots of exciting things to see and do throughout the state. In Chicago (one of the most popular LGBT destinations in America) shop the Magnificent Mile, istockphoto.com explore the city’s neighborhoods and nightlife scene, and join in festive pride events. In LGBT-friendly towns beyond Chicago, stroll charming Main Streets, sample tasty regional fare and sip martinis in cozy cocktail lounges.

discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 35 CHICAGO as the award-winning Center on Halsted, that dot these vibrant gay iscover the lively and lesbian communities. D neighborhoods of Boystown Spend the afternoon shopping (the first officially recognized the Magnificent Mile, located gay community in the United along a chic stretch of North States) and Andersonville during Michigan Avenue. You’ll find the Out and Proud: LGBT world-renowned boutiques, Chicago tour led by Chicago locally acclaimed designers Neighborhood Tours. The tour and upscale retail malls in this explores unique attractions, such shopper’s paradise. The adjacent

CELEBRATE PRIDE

Join in these annual festivals and events that celebrate the LGBT community.

Springfield PrideFest S pring f ield P rideFest Held in May, this gay pride festival in downtown Springfield features food, music, dancing and wine tasting.

Chicago Pride Parade

This huge parade, held every June, L indsey.com son a features fabulous floats, music and J tens of thousands of spectators.

Northalsted Market Days

Chicago’s annual August event in the Alli a nce Boystown neighborhood offers big- name musical acts, food and crafts. lsted Business Business a lsted N orth

Out at Wrigley Celebrate your pride by enjoying a summer afternoon of Chicago Cubs baseball in Wrigley Field at this fun event held every August. Bigstockphoto.com

36 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org Make a toast with one of Kit Kat’s more go P ride Fest a than 100 different martinis. C hic In the evening check out Sidetrack, a huge multi-level bar with room for 1,000 partiers. In the summer, take a break from dancing in the beautifully landscaped outdoor courtyard. Stop by for weekly theme nights dedicated to show tunes, retro music and comedy. Dance clubs are just one of the many options you’ll find on Chicago’s

Chicago Pride Parade happening nightlife scene.

GALENA Tucked in the northwest corner of Illinois, just 164 miles (264km) from Chicago, istockphoto.com is delightful Galena. Stay overnight in a quaint bed and breakfast and stroll historic Main Street, home to boutiques and restaurants housed in 19th-century storefronts. Take your time shopping and you’ll discover everything from clothing to pottery designed by local artists. Main Street is also the place to find some of Galena’s best restaurants. Enjoy a Boystown dinner of rustic Italian dishes (and be sure Oak Street is an to try the signature tomatoes) at Fried international style center, Green Tomatoes, a romantic restaurant home to many of the housed in a historic downtown building. world’s most exclusive ck boutiques and salons. For a

more shopping tips, turn S idetr to Let’s Go Shopping! on p. 17. Dinner comes with a side of entertaining drag queens at Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club in Boystown. Choose from dishes named after famous actors such as Elizabeth Taylor and Cary Grant. Sidetrack discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 37 .k a n f er.com er, www Ka n f er, © La rry

Downtown Champaign

After dinner, walk down the and dancing. This club has been part street to Miss Kitty’s of the Springfield nightlife scene for Grape Escape, more than 15 years. y ph a r a friendly g o t o cocktail h P

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m u specialty L (225km) south of Chicago is home martinis and to the University of Illinois at live music Urbana-Champaign. Discover on the boutiques, including a fair trade Miss Kitty’s Grape Escape weekends. specialty shop and jewelry stores, Come by on Saturday afternoon for housed in historic storefronts in the Build Your Own Bloody Mary Downtown Champaign. cocktail buffet. Dine at the popular Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana that’s known for its great house- SPRINGFIELD smoked barbecue, including No trip to Illinois is complete pulled pork served without a visit to Springfield, with sweet home of Abraham Lincoln, located potato fries. 200 miles (322km) southwest Pick something of Chicago. Stroll Downtown to drink from Springfield and check out shops the eclectic that carry everything from Lincoln selection of i st oc souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry craft beers that kp hoto.com and fresh-made fudge. changes seasonally. Have dinner at Café Brio, a festive In the evening, relax with a dining spot in downtown Springfield specialty cocktail (try the Toto that features Latin, Mediterranean dirty martini) at Emerald City and Caribbean-influenced foods, plus Lounge in Champaign. Or stop by great margaritas. for Sunday brunch, when you can Afterwards, head to The Station pair your eggs and bacon with a House for an evening of drinking Bloody Mary.

38 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org take a CULINARY TOUR

Taste the flavors of Illinois

Food is nearly as hotly contested as sports in Chicago. Hot dogs and pizza are must-trys when you visit. But so are the innovative, award-winning restaurants turning out the creative cuisine that Chicago has become known for. Travel beyond the city and you’ll find favorite local dishes such as the horseshoe in Springfield and Southern-style fried chicken in Makanda. Why not try them all on a culinary tasting tour? N eil John Burger discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 39 WORTH THE ROAD TRIP a P izzeri ti’s ou Ma ln a L

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HOT DOGS early all die-hard fans Nagree that a true Chicago hot dog should never be topped with ketchup. Order yours with “everything”: tomatoes, onions, relish, a pickle spear, hot peppers, mustard

.com and a dash of celery A L MY salt. Two fun spots Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria where you can grab DEEP-DISH PIZZA a Chicago hot dog The legend goes that Ike Sewell are the invented Chicago’s delicious deep- lively dish pizza in 1943 at Pizzeria Uno (which still stands at the corner of Superdawg Drive-In Wiener’s Circle, Ohio Street and Wabash Avenue). which is always crowded with This unique pizza variation entails hungry customers who enjoy a coarse and crunchy crust with the food and sassy service late sauce slathered on top of the cheese into the night; and Superdawg, and fixings-and all baked in a deep- an original 1950s drive-in dish pan. recognizable by the winking Pizzeria Uno  hot dogs on top of its building, (Chicago and O’Hare Airport) which were modeled after the Giordano’s (Chicago and suburbs) the married owners. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria  Wiener’s Circle (Chicago) (Chicago and suburbs) Superdawg Drive-In (Chicago)

40 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org POPCORN Popcorn is the official state snack of Illinois. You’ll find it in many varieties, including the popular sweet-and-salty combination of caramel and cheddar cheese that popcorn fans are happy to wait in line for. Try the fresh-made popcorn at these two long-time favorites. Garrett Popcorn Shops  (Chicago and O’Hare Airport) Del’s Popcorn Shop  (Decatur and Springfield) Garrett Popcorn Shops

WORTH THE ROAD TRIP For foodies, these acclaimed restaurants are worth the drive. June 17th Street This modern American Bar & Grill farm-to-table Located in the town restaurant in Peoria of Murphysboro,

was named one of N eil John Burger champion pitmaster the 50 Best New Mike Mills cooks Restaurants in the barbecue ribs that Bon United States by Travel Appétit chose as the + Leisure. Located 157 best in the country. miles (253km) from Located 333 miles Chicago in Great Firefly Grill (536km) from Chicago Rivers Country. Growing its own in Trails to Adventure. ingredients in Effingham, Firefly is a phy ranked as the second

most eco-friendly a rci Ga o b ert R restaurant in the nation by Bon Appétit magazine. Located ery N o b le P hotogr Je ff ery 210 miles (338km) from Chicago in the Land of Lincoln.

discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 41 org HORSESHOE o b Invented in Springfield, the odd T T horseshoe is a hearty open-faced sandwich consisting of a choice of meat or vegetables served on thick Texas toast piled high with fries and topped with white or yellow cheddar cheese sauce. Get your fill at these local spots. D’Arcy’s Pint (Springfield) The Dublin Pub (Springfield)

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CHICAGO AWARD WINNERS

These Chicago restaurants consistently win prestigious dining awards. Reserve a table at one of the newer, innovative eateries or sit down to dinner at an established classic.

Young Upstarts Alinea, Moto and Graham Elliot all stner use creative cooking techniques a Ka La r and complex flavor and texture combinations that push the culinary envelope. Alinea and Moto in particular are known for their scientific approach to creating whimsical dishes.

Timeless Classics Spiaggia, Everest, Topolobampo verest and Tru are stalwarts on the E Chicago dining scene. Spiaggia executes exquisite Italian dishes, Everest and Tru are notable for their fine French cuisine, and Topolobampo takes Mexican food to a gourmet level.

42 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org FRIED CHICKEN Fried chicken is a dinner staple VB s C tie Ci in the Midwest. From a landmark d a u Q Route 66 restaurant in the Chicago suburbs to a state park lodge known for its Southern-style food and a family-run restaurant that cooks fried chicken so good it’s trademarked, you won’t go hungry at these places. Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket (Willowbrook) Lagomarcino’s Giant City Lodge (Makanda) DESSERT Castelli’s Restaurant at 255 (Alton) If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you won’t be disappointed with Illinois’ endless array of desserts. From Chicago’s GRAPE ESCAPES famed cheesecake (made in a factory you can visit) to an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and frozen custard that’s a college town craze, you’ll L indsey.com son a want to sample them all. J Eli’s Cheesecake  (Chicago and O’Hare Airport) Lagomarcino’s (Moline) Jarling’s Custard Cup (Champaign) Illinois boasts more than 100 wineries (many of them award winners). You’ll find some of the best wineries located along one of these seven scenic wine trails that wind along country roads and loop through picturesque small towns throughout the state: Northern

Robert Garcia Illinois Wine Trail, Illinois River Wine Trail, Wabash Valley Wine Trail, East Central Illinois Wine Trail, Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Southern Illinois Wine Trail and Heartland Rivers

M Wine Trail. Go to illinoiswine.org for O .C O OT wine trail maps and events. PH CK iSTO discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 43 fun on the ILLINOIS RIVER Explore the great outdoors . G old b erg ery R Je ff ery The Illinois River

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ge C is a popular spot a for outdoor enthusiasts. Get there by H erit traveling the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway, which follows the twists and turns of the scenic Illinois River. Along the way August Hill Winery you’ll find a number of outdoor destinations where you can go hiking through waterfall canyons, boating on the beautiful river, biking beside a historic canal and wine tasting in the rural countryside. Start your adventure just 93 miles (150km) southwest of Chicago in the tiny town of Utica, and end at Peoria’s exciting RiverFront.

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e g d o L ush forests, shimmering ck K o a R th ed y c rv waterfalls and towering canyons ass Sta L tevens-jasiek/ are sights that will take your breath Starved Rock Lodge away at Starved Rock State Park in Utica. Hike the trails and marvel at the 18 canyons carved out of 400-million-year-old sandstone bluffs. You can also hop on a trolley at Starved Rock Lodge for a guided tour of the area. Special seasonal trolley trips include spring waterfall canyon tours, fall color drives and winter bald eagle watching. When you’re ready to relax after a long day outdoors, stretch out in one of Starved Rock Lodge’s comfy rooms or a log cabin in the woods, and enjoy a hearty meal in the Lodge’s rustic restaurant. Down the road from Starved Rock is Matthiessen State Park.

Although smaller in size, Matthiessen a l my.com also features stunning waterfalls LaSalle Canyon Falls at Starved Rock

discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 45 (don’t miss Cascade Falls). In the winter the waterfalls turn into icefalls and hikers strap on their cross-country skis to navigate the snowy woodland trails. Ski rentals are available at the Matthiessen

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c k through March. p h o t o Seven wineries make up the .c o m winding Illinois River Wine Trail. Both August Hill Winery and Illinois River Matthiessen State Park Winery have tasting rooms

FIVE TOP SPOTS IN THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST

Located 330 miles (531km) from Chicago at the southern tip of Illinois, the Shawnee National Forest offers 300 miles (483km) of hiking, biking and equestrian trails that wind through rolling hills and woodlands, making it an outdoor lover’s dream. Here are the top five spots to visit.

Explore the spectacular Go hiking, rock climbing, Garden of the Gods, 2 rappelling or horseback riding 1 noted for its towering through the lush forest at sandstone formations and Giant City State Park, which magnificent bluffs that provide also offers lodging and dining at breathtaking views of the forest Giant City Lodge. 100 feet (30m) below. uning Jim L M ich a el seroni

46 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org in downtown Utica. Sip a glass of wine on August Hill’s sunny

m o patio and browse the tasting .c to ho kp room, which also sells chocolates, oc ist cheeses and artwork by Illinois Starved Rock Adventures artisans. Stop by the Illinois River Winery tasting room and arrange aboard a speedboat, pontoon or for a tour to learn how wine is jet ski rented from Starved Rock made from start to finish at one of Adventures. If you want to the biggest wineries in the state. experience a true vacation on the Drive 11 miles (18km) east to water, rent a houseboat and cruise Ottawa and spend the day on the the Illinois River. Or take the plunge rolling waters of the Illinois River at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, one a rci Ga o b ert R Bike the beautiful 45-mile (72km) 3 Tunnel Hill State Trail in Johnson County, named the Bicycling Capital of Illinois. tevens Canoe the Cache

River State Natural S Ma rcus 4 Area, home to an ancient swamp dotted with huge 1,000-year-old cypress trees.

Scuba dive at Mermet Springs, 5 a spring-fed stone M ermet S prings quarry with sunken treasures that include a Boeing 727 airplane.

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of the largest skydiving facilities in route

B V the world, located on a sprawling for cross- C a e r A a complex with its own airport. Also in country skiers. ri eo Ottawa is the Illinois Waterway Take a one-hour P Visitor Center, where you can ride on the LaSalle Canal Boat, watch tugboats navigate through a replica of the 1800s mule-pulled the Starved Rock Lock & Dam and canal boats that traveled along see exhibits on the I&M Canal. The the I&M Canal. Onboard guides, Center is a great place to spy bald dressed as canal-era crew and eagles in the winter as they swoop passengers, will take you back to the and dive for fish over the river. pioneer days on the Illinois prairie. Fifteen miles (24km) west of Spend some time in the nearby Ottawa is LaSalle and the I&M Lock 16 Visitor Center, where Canal Trail, with 60 miles (97km) you can view I&M Canal exhibits, of picturesque hiking and biking grab a sandwich at the cafe and pick trails that follow the historic route up a canal-themed souvenir in the of the I&M Canal. The Trail also gift shop. boasts Illinois’ longest continuous Take to the wide-open country snowmobile trail, roads and drive 74 miles (119km) and is a favored south to the Peoria area, where you’ll find two more wineries that are part of the Illinois River Wine .com oto ph ck Trail. Taste wines at Mackinaw to is Valley Vineyard in Mackinaw, which hosts outdoor concerts and festivals on its picture-perfect Skydive Chicago lakeside grounds. Just 29 miles

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buildings in town. Besides being the site of some of Peoria’s biggest and most popular festivals, the RiverFront is home to two exciting new museums. The Caterpillar Visitors Center gives a look at the inner workings of the global Caterpillar construction Mackinaw Valley Vineyard equipment company. (47km) north See rugged Caterpillar is Kickapoo tractors and Creek Winery in equipment, “operate” Edwards, where a Cat machine, and you can enjoy a

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Spirit of Peoria step into a movie theater housed uning in a jaw-dropping replica of a giant Jim L mining truck. At the next-door Peoria Riverfront Museum stroll the Street exhibit and hear oral histories about the Peoria region, go

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L u n a state-of-the- i Caterpillar Visitors Center n g art planetarium, and be wowed by a giant wander through six-story movie theater. the fine art gallery, Take a sightseeing cruise on the Spirit of Peoria, an old- fashioned replica of a 19th-century riverboat that docks at the Peoria RiverFront. Join an overnight excursion to Starved Rock State

ront M useum a R iver f ront P eori Park and be entertained by live ragtime piano and banjo music, as well as a storyteller sharing river lore, while the Spirit of Peoria paddles along the Illinois River. Stay the night at Starved Rock Lodge and see a show by a Mark Twain interpreter who brings the Peoria Riverfront Museum iconic author to life.

50 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org meet ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Follow in the footsteps of the beloved U.S. president from Illinois

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most respected presidents in U.S. history, due to his heroic efforts to end slavery and the Civil War, unifying the nation. Lincoln spent 30 years building a political career in the rural courthouses of Illinois before heading off to the White House as the 16th U.S. president in 1861. Springfield was the city where he lived and raised his family, and is a great place for history buffs to begin their exploration of all things Abe, just 200 miles (322km) abraham lincoln presidential library and museum library presidential lincoln abraham and an easy Amtrak train ride from Chicago. discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 51 tart at the fascinating Abraham Kim Karpeles SLincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the most-visited presidential museum in the nation. Here you’ll trace the story of Lincoln through amazingly lifelike vignettes that portray pivotal moments in American history, see shows in two state-of-the-art theaters that dazzle with special effects such as holographic ghosts,

Lincoln Tomb and witness rare artifacts that include a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address and the president’s signature stovepipe hat. LAND OF LINCOLN Get an intimate look at Lincoln on a tour that includes V B peeks at the main parlor and ummins private master bedroom of R ichard C hampaign county C county C hampaign the Lincoln Home, located in a historic neighborhood Abraham Lincoln that looks much traveled throughout central Illinois, where as it did in the you’ll find many mid-1800s. Stop more Lincoln sites to by the visitor Lincoln Home explore. As a lawyer, center and Lincoln spent a lot of restored neighbors’ homes to see exhibits time in the courts of about the Lincoln family’s life in Springfield. Champaign County, Nearby is the Lincoln-Herndon Law which today is home Offices where Lincoln practiced law with to the internationally his partner, William Herndon. Filled renowned University with clutter and makeshift furniture, of Illinois at Urbana- the offices draw a vivid picture of what a Champaign. Prominent normal day was like for the young lawyers. alumni include Nobel and Pulitzer Prize Across the street, walk the grand hallways winners, along with of the restored Old State Capitol, Olympic medalists. where Lincoln practiced law, served as Learn more about this a legislator and gave his famed House prestigious university Divided speech on slavery in 1858. at illinois.edu. Take the self-guided Here I Have Lived walking tour through the historic blocks

52 Discover Illinois Travel Guide discoverillinois.org of downtown Springfield, where v b you’ll view more than 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits that tell stories

of the local people and places S pringfield c Lincoln encountered. In nearby Petersburg, stroll the streets of the re-created frontier

ns town of timber mi m u c d shops and r a h c homes where i R a young Lincoln Lincoln’s Ghost Walk settled at where the president, his wife, and Lincoln’s two of their three sons are buried. New Be sure to rub the well-worn nose Salem. Chat Old State Capitol of the bronze Lincoln bust at the with friendly entrance to the tomb, which is said interpreters to bring good luck. portraying pioneers, and see an Follow a guide dressed in period outdoor musical at New Salem’s garb who weaves spirited tales of Theatre in the Park from June Lincoln’s life during the 90-minute through August. nighttime Lincoln’s Ghost Walk, Pay your respects at the an eerie 10-block walking tour of monumental Lincoln Tomb in downtown Springfield sites. Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery,

EXPERIENCE PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY

Illinois has been home to three unique places that other U.S. presidents: Ulysses S. helped shape these presidents’ lives Grant (Galena), Ronald Reagan through the Presidential History (Dixon) and Barack Obama Experience at discoverillinois.org. (Chicago). Discover the many

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Follow the flow of the Mighty River that’s steeped in history

Mississippi River Country was once an untamed frontier in the heartland of America, home to Native American tribes and intrepid explorers. Today you can go on your own adventure and travel the Great River Road in Illinois

National Scenic Byway to discover the hidden treasures of this ash v b/bill historic land. Start in postcard-perfect Galena and drive the winding byway as it follows the flow of the Mississippi River, curving along the

entire western edge of Illinois and meandering for more than 550 miles c regional A lton (885km). You’ll pass through woodlands, farmlands and fascinating river towns like the proud Dutch village of Fulton and Mormon-founded Nauvoo, ending your journey in Grafton surrounded by awe-inspiring limestone bluffs.

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tart your trip 164 miles (264km) windmill that was assembled here S northwest of Chicago in Civil by Dutch craftsmen. Browse the War-era Galena, where more than collection of 21 European windmills 85 percent of the town is listed on at the Windmill Cultural the National Register of Historic Center and buy stone-ground Places. The Mississippi River played buckwheat, corn, rye and wheat an integral role in the history of flours in the gift shop, produced Galena, which served as a steamboat by De Immigrant. In May the town hub. To read more about Galena, and why it’s a popular romantic destination, turn to Get Away to

Galena on p. 30. city of fulton Travel on to Savanna and Mississippi Palisades State Park, where you can hike to one of the many bluff-top overlooks with amazing views of the Mississippi River. A rugged 15-mile (24km) trail system weaves between steep cliffs and intriguing rock formations rich in Native American history, with names such as Indian Head and the Twin Sisters. Stop in the tiny town of Fulton to see the impressive De Immigrant

Windmill, an authentic operating De Immigrant Windmill

discoverillinois.org Discover Illinois Travel Guide 55 typically used to train professional Deere operators. In East Moline argaret D oyle M argaret tour the John Deere Harvester Works, a factory where you’ll see how one of the company’s huge farm combines is made from start to finish. Sail the Mississippi aboard the 800-passenger Celebration Belle riverboat that docks in Moline. Sit back and relax as you listen to a John Deere Pavilion narrated sightseeing tour while the celebrates its proud heritage with Celebration Belle paddles along the the Dutch Days Festival. rolling river. Or get up and dance to In Moline, learn about farming Big Band music or Broadway tunes innovator John Deere at the John during special theme cruises. Deere Pavilion, the largest Spend some time in Nauvoo, agricultural museum in the world. nestled on the Mississippi River

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Alton Bluffs among rolling hills and farmland The Meeting of the Great fields. Rich in Mormon history, Rivers National Scenic Byway Nauvoo features 60 historic sites encompasses 33 scenic miles (53km) and shops open daily for exploring. that begin in Hartford and end Sample wines and take a self-guided in Grafton at the stunning Pere tour of Baxter’s Vineyards & Marquette State Park. Along the Winery, Illinois’ oldest winery, way you’ll be treated to views of established in 1857. soaring chiseled limestone bluffs (home to wintering bald eagles) and

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Lewis & Clark State Historic Site voyage. See a full-scale model of the keelboat they sailed in and tour the replica log Camp River Dubois, where you’ll meet interpreters dressed as soldiers from the Corps Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower of Discovery who share tales of their the confluence of the Mississippi, journey. Illinois and Missouri rivers. Drive Take the elevator up to the top the especially scenic stretch along of the 180-foot (55m) Lewis & Route 100, between the towns Clark Confluence Tower, built of Alton and Grafton, with the in commemoration of the duo’s Mississippi River on one side and historic expedition. You’ll step out towering cliffs at your shoulder. At the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site in Hartford hear ountry RTDO ountry about the explorers who set out from Illinois on their history-making reat R i v ers C G reat M ar k S egal

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Pere Marquette State Park to panoramic views of the swirling trails, biking along scenic waters at the confluence of the bluffs, fishing and boating on Missouri and Mississippi rivers. the Illinois River, or horseback The view is particularly stunning at riding through the forest. The sunset, when the river waters are park is also known for its guided bathed in golden rays and the sky is fall color drives that lead to streaked with pink and purple hues. several scenic river overlooks and At 8,000 acres, Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton is the largest state park in Illinois. Go hiking on wooded

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B V C Illinois boasts the largest concentration of l a n o gi wintering American bald eagles in the continental Re ton United States, and the Alton area is a great place to Al see them. Mingle with a live eagle at the National Great Rivers Museum. Get a bird’s-eye view from eight stories high as majestic eagles soar along the Mississippi River at the adjacent Melvin Price Locks & Dam. Or drive along on an exciting eagle-watching expedition with a nature expert at Pere Marquette State Park during Bald Eagle Days, held from late December through early March.

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Grafton Riverfront eagle-watching tours in the winter. If you prefer to keep your feet on The rustic stone-and-timber Pere the ground, spend the afternoon Marquette Lodge makes a great on the Grafton Riverfront. base for exploring the area. Stroll along Main Street and Zip lines are one of Illinois’ newest explore little outdoor attractions. Grafton shops selling Zipline Adventures takes you everything high up above the limestone bluffs, from Native where you’ll experience a total American of nine zip lines during a heart- crafts to i s t o pounding, two-hour ride. homemade c k p h o t fudge. o . co m

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arquette L P ere M arquette to live music on patios just a stone’s throw away from the river. Some of the best restaurants in the area feature outdoor decks with lovely views of sailboats passing by the riverfront. Pere Marquette Lodge

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