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Illinois

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Illinois. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Best For

  • City Life
  • Art
  • History

Famous For

  • Architecture
  • Music
  • Deep Dish Pizza

Key Information

Capital

Springfield

Best Time to Visit

April to October

Transportation

Cars, Trains, Buses, Domestic flights

Language

N/A

Population

12,812,508

UNESCO Sites

N/A

Currency

N/A

Top Attractions

  • Willis Tower
  • Millennium Park
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Navy Pier
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Latest Posts

Navy Pier, Chicago, at sunset with ferris wheel

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Helicopter from Heli Chicago flies over Navy Pier

3 Helicopter Rides In Chicago For Your Bucket List

One of the most incredible ways to see the world’s metropolises is to take to the skies on a helicopter tour. If you’re an adrenaline junkie in the Midwest, soaring the sky over downtown Chicago is something you’ve got to try. There aren’t many places offering helicopter rides in Chicago, so take a peek at […]

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Aerial View of Gold Coast, Chicago

12 Best Restaurants In Downtown Chicago

Chicago’s culinary scene might be best known for deep-dish pizza and hot dogs, but this city is a foodie’s paradise. Downtown alone is home to over 275 restaurants, with all the food you could ever dream of. Each Chicago restaurant offers a unique take on the flavors and cultures that define this incredible city. Don’t […]

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Joliet, Illinois Aerial View

16 Best Things to Do in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet is one of the best lesser-known places in Illinois to visit and offers residents and visitors access to numerous historical sites, cultural events, great shopping, beautiful theaters, entertainment venues, history museums, and exciting sporting activities. Discover what it’s like to be in prison at the Old Joliet Prison, where scenes from both the television […]

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Downtown Bloomington

20 Fun & Best Things to Do in Bloomington, Illinois

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Chicago skyline enveloped in morning fog at dawn.

25 Best Things to Do in Illinois & Places to Visit

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The Coronado Performing Arts Center

16 Best Things to Do in Rockford, Illinois

There’s always something going on in Forest City, also known as Rockford! Rockford, Illinois, has plenty to keep you and your family entertained. After all, its “officially unofficial” name is “Trickford,” after the hometown heroes Cheap Trick! Spend a day at the Midway Village and Museum Center and relive a part of WWII, or bring […]

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Magnificent Mile, Chicago City Lights

13 Best Things to do on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

Are you searching for things to do on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile? Maybe you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of things there are to do on the Magnificent Mile? After all, the 13-block stretch offers more than 50 popular attractions and historic landmarks, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and shops on Miracle Mile (as it’s sometimes called, along […]

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Chicago vs Detroit Comparison

Chicago vs Detroit: What’s Better to Visit?

Chicago and Detroit have similarities that confuse many travelers who want to pick one destination. As a traveler, you use many parameters to pick the best destination for your next summer vacation or a weekend getaway. These include top attractions, public transportation, accommodation services, safety, and cost of services and goods. There may be more […]

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