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
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
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
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
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
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
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