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
Visitors know Illinois for many different things—a great city, Land of Lincoln, charming towns, towering cornfields, rivers and lakes. Few expect what they find at Starved Rock State Park. Take a break sometime soon and visit the remarkable park. Mission … Continue reading
The vast prairie that once covered Illinois is making a comeback of sorts at Nachusa Grasslands Preserve, 90 miles west of Chicago in Franklin Grove, Illinois. This town is also where you’ll find Lincoln Way Inn Bed & Breakfast, making … Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine a place of peace in solitude smack in the heart of busy Chicago, but that’s just what you’ll enjoy at the Benedictine Bed & Breakfast. Benedictine B&B is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood, just south of … Continue reading
One of the world’s greatest cities in existence in AD 1250 lies within miles of present day Collinsville, Illinois. Larger than London was at the time, the city had inhabitants who were accomplished builders, constructing everything from homes to monumental … Continue reading
For anyone who enjoys being out in nature, Pere Marquette Park in West Central Illinois offers a year-round playground. The park is located near to Grafton, and visitors can find great lodging at Green Tree Inn or Maple Leafe Cottage … Continue reading
Nestled in the woods in Southwestern Illinois are 10 cozy cabins perfect for a getaway vacation. The cabins are part of Hidden Lake Winery, a delightful place with a reception hall that’s popular for weddings and other events. The Silent … Continue reading
Planning to start an apple orchard, Richard and Chrissie Spanton bought 60 acres and a house just outside of Rockton, Illinois in 2006. Then they bought the building and land next door and created one of the state’s loveliest luxury … Continue reading
Scary, but true, Alton, Illinois has the honor of being America’s most haunted town, which makes it just about the perfect place to head this fall. (And the fact that it’s a picturesque town on the Mississippi is a bonus!) … Continue reading