Illinois

Travelers flock to the shores of Lake Michigan to explore all that Chicago has to offer, whether it’s a baseball pilgrimage to Wrigley Field, a shopping trip on the Magnificent Mile or the chance to see some of world’s most famous paintings at Art Institute of Chicago. But there is much more to Illinois, whether you want to spend time in Springfield, where Abraham Lincoln spent most of his adult life and is remembered at a world-class museum bearing his name, or explore outdoor recreation destinations across the state.

The Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Illinois (photo by NAB Aerial)

Watch in wonder as planes take to the skies over Lake Michigan at this annual event in Chicago.

Baseball Fans at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of choosechicago.com)

Visit the home of the Cubs in Chicago to take in the sights and sounds of one of the most famous sports venues in history. 

Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours in Chicago Illinois (photo courtesy of Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours)

The Ghosts and Gangsters tour offers a fun way to explore Chicago while connecting with its history.

1957 Chevy mural in Pontiac, Illinois (photo courtesy of Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center)

These two museums in Pontiac, Illinois, celebrate America’s obsession with the open road and historic cars from throughout history. 

Inside the 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago Illinois (photo by Julie Soeffer)

This hotel in Chicago, Illinois, features more than 10,000 square feet of gallery space, including a 400-person capacity main gallery, that is free and open to the public. 

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Tour in Chicago, Illinois (photo by Barry Butler)

See and learn about some of the most famous buildings in Chicago, Illinois, from the water during this Chicago River cruise. 

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois (photo by Michael Hudson)

Joy Morton of Morton Salt fame turned his country estate in Lisle, Illinois, into an outdoor museum of evergreen and deciduous trees.

360 Chicago Observation Deck (photo by Nick Ulvieri)

Rising more than 1,000 feet over the Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, this spot provides panoramic vistas of skyscrapers, streets and vast blue of Lake Michigan. 

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois (photo courtesy of destination)

Visit Springfield, Illinois, where our 16th president spent most of his adult life and was practicing law when he was elected to the White House in 1860.

Maggie Daley Park in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of destination)

This 20-acre park along Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago welcomes travelers to escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the outdoors.