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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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