At Ravinia Park, in the northern suburb of Highland Park, the hustle of Chicago is far away, and people settle in for a night of music under the stars. It’s a summer tradition for generations of Illinois residents near and … Continue reading
For a birds-eye view of the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest, located in southern Illinois, sign up for a ziplining tour that will have you soaring above the trees. The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois is a perfect … Continue reading
Veer west off Interstate 57 in south central Illinois and you’ll be smack dab in the heart of Amish Country, Arthur, Illinois. “You’re a stranger only once,” is the town’s motto and it sets the tone for a warm and … Continue reading
If you’d like to feel like royalty (and which of us wouldn’t!), check into the exquisite Goldmoor Inn, a spacious bed and breakfast reigning over the bluffs of the Mississippi River, just outside of Galena, Illinois. Once a private residence, the … Continue reading