Carved out by glacial floodwater of the Ohio River, the Cache River State Natural Area in Southern Illinois meanders a path that encompasses 1,000 year-old cypress trees and vast wetlands. It’s not only a place of beauty, it’s an outdoor … Continue reading
Southern hospitality and Midwestern warmth welcome guests to Blessing on State Bed & Breakfast in Jacksonville, Illinois. Located in the heart of the town’s historic district, the all-suite B&B is convenient for tourists as well as visitors to Illinois College, … Continue reading
You’ll enjoy rolling hills, cool streams, woods, cornfields, marshes, and a whole lot of beauty on a bike ride along the Tunnel Hill State Trail in Southern Illinois. This trek would make a great little weekend trip, capped off with … Continue reading
Pack your clubs in the car and head out across Illinois to enjoy some of our state’s top public golf courses. From the outskirts of Chicago to small towns in all areas, you’ll find lots of links to love, and … 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
A trip to the Chicago area turns into an elegant excursion when you book a stay at Stone Terrace Bed & Breakfast in Evanston, Illinois. The historic mansion is a quiet oasis, yet convenient to many of the sights of … Continue reading
Aesthetics play a major role in the beauty and peaceful allure of the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. Here you’ll find both a celebration of nature and a peaceful place to spend a few hours, feeling blissfully miles away … 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
The Vrooman Mansion has a rich history as the longtime home of local native and socialite, Julia Vrooman. Originally built in 1869, it is an expansive Victorian house in the quiet Dimmitt’s Grove section of Bloomington, Illinois, and a stay … Continue reading