Enjoy Horse Racing at Chicago-Area Tracks

Two suburban Chicago tracks make a day at the races great entertainment. While the horses are the main feature, they are by no means all you’ll find to see and do while there. Two area B&B’s provide great places to … Continue reading

West Dundee 2018 Heritage Fest: September 14-16

Every autumn, antique and art buffs head to the Northeast Illinois town of West Dundee for its annual Heritage Fest. This year’s event will be September 14-16, 2018. Plan to stay at The Mansion Bed and Breakfast in town and … Continue reading

Chicago Botanic Garden A Joy To Experience

You don’t have to travel the world to see one of the top botanic gardens in existence. You just need to head out to Glencoe, Illinois, for a visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Better yet, stay at Shady Oaks … Continue reading

Southern Illinois’ Garden Of The Gods: A Natural Wonder

If you find photo ops everywhere you look, you are not alone. Garden of the Gods is the most instagramed spot in the Shawnee National Forest. Nestled in the forest, about 30 minutes north is where you’ll find Boars’ Nest … Continue reading

Prairie Land Heritage Museum Honors Illinois’ Past

The story of how the prairie was tamed is closely connected to the equipment used to tame it. From lawn and garden tractors to massive steam engines, machinery was a backbone of development. This is the story that’s told at … Continue reading

DeKalb County Barn Tour Showcases Illinois History

Barns are one of farmlands most endearing sights and the subject of many a photograph. And once a year, they’re the stars of the De Kalb County Barn Tour. The 2018 event will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018. … Continue reading

The Mansion B&B: A Modern Take On Old-World Elegance

From it’s stately exterior to the exquisite interior details, The Mansion Bed & Breakfast in West Dundee, Illinois, oozes the elegance of a bygone era. And lucky for guests, it also provides the kind of pampering touches you’d expect living … Continue reading

Southwestern Illinois’ Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

No team had quite the impact on our country that Lewis & Clark did. To gain a better understanding of what the duo and their exploration meant to the development of the west, pay a visit to the Lewis & … Continue reading

Find A World Of Fun At Chicago’s Navy Pier

Jutting out from the shore of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the must-visit sites of Chicago. Its iconic Ferris Wheel—with 360-degree views—anchors one end of the 50-plus acres that includes gardens, a theater, museum, shops, and restaurants. Stay … Continue reading