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
Down in the southern tip of Illinois is the hamlet of Metropolis, the official home of none other than Superman. Once a year the town pulls out all the stops to celebrate the beloved character. This year’s 40th Annual Superman … Continue reading
Any drive along the Mississippi River in Illinois should definitely include Quincy, a scenic town that is steeped in history. If you stay in Nebo at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, you can enjoy a leisurely, scenic drive along the Great River … Continue reading
One of prettiest signs of spring is a lilac tree in full bloom. Make a trip to Lombard, Illinois, and you’ll find a whole blooming town-full. Visit during the Lombard Lilac Time Festival, May 2-20, 2018, and you’ll not only … Continue reading
Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the world’s most renowned Twentieth Century architects, has deep roots in Oak Park, Illinois. Located just west of the Chicago loop, the town is home to more than two-dozen buildings and homes that Wright designed … Continue reading
Ever since the camera crews rolled into town in 1992, Woodstock, Illinois has embraced Groundhogs Day. Woodstock is where the movie “Groundhog Day” was filmed. Starring Bill Murray, the movie became a hit and the town became a hub for … Continue reading
The history of charming Waterloo, Illinois, dates back to the 1780’s, when settlers dubbed the area Bellfontaine. As the settlement grew, so did rivalries among families and the town was divided into two parts—Peterstown to the north of the creek … Continue reading
Blink and you may think you’ve driven into a quaint river town in Bavaria. Such is the charm of Maeystown, a picturesque little village in Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois. Book a room at the Corner George Inn (once a … Continue reading