Grandview Drive in Peoria and Peoria Heights, Illinois, is a scenic 2.5-mile roadway constructed primarily between 1903 and 1906 that offers stunning panoramic views of the Illinois River Valley and many historic homes along its route.
Skydeck Chicago is the highest observation deck in the United States, located on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) in downtown Chicago.
Beall Woods State Park covers 635 acres along the Wabash River in Wabash County, southeastern Illinois, near Keensburg, renowned as one of the largest remaining old-growth forests east of the Mississippi River.
Moraine Hills State Park spans 2,200 acres in McHenry County, northeastern Illinois, three miles south of McHenry near the Fox River, with roughly half its land as wetlands and lakes including the rare 48-acre glacial Lake Defiance.
The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, located on the University of Chicago campus in Chicago, Illinois, is a world-renowned archaeological museum focused on the ancient Middle East.
Illinois Beach State Park, located along the shores of Lake Michigan in northeast Illinois, is a 4,160-acre natural area known for its six and a half miles of sandy beaches, dunes, wetlands, and black oak savanna habitats.
Carbondale, Illinois, is a city founded in 1852 and established as a key railroad town along the Illinois Central Railroad, which helped spur its growth as a regional hub for transportation, commerce, and coal mining.
Washington (George) Park in Chicago is a 372-acre historic park designed by celebrated landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, completed in the 1880s as part of Chicago's South Park system.
Harrah's Metropolis in Metropolis, Illinois, is a riverboat casino and hotel located on the Ohio River, opening initially in 1993 as Players Island before becoming part of Harrah's Entertainment (now Caesars Entertainment).
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, Illinois, is a beloved family destination and the premier fall festival in the Chicagoland area, established in 1981.
360 CHICAGO is an observation deck located on the 94th floor of 875 North Michigan Avenue, formerly known as the John Hancock Center, in Chicago, Illinois.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, established in 1967, is one of the world’s largest venues devoted to contemporary art, located near Water Tower Place in the Near North Side neighborhood.
Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area covers 1,550 acres of rolling prairie in DeKalb County, Illinois, about 70 miles west of Chicago off U.S. 30, featuring a 318-acre man-made lake created in 1975 by damming Indian Creek.
Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Illinois, is a premier year-round destination known for its scenic views overlooking the Mississippi River and diverse outdoor activities.
The Magnificent Mile in Chicago is a famous stretch of Michigan Avenue known for its upscale shopping, dining, and iconic architecture, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side.
The Violet Hour in Chicago, established in 2007 in the Wicker Park neighborhood, is a landmark in the city's craft cocktail scene known for its sophisticated, artisanal drinks and elegant, speakeasy-style ambiance.
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