Illinois
Illinois is Chicago first, and everything else second, but the rest of the state has its own share of history, including Abraham Lincoln's home and law office in Springfield.
Chicago's architecture tours are some of the best in the country, running along a river lined with buildings that redefined skylines after the Great Chicago Fire.
Deep-dish pizza is a Chicago invention, though plenty of locals actually prefer the thin-crust, tavern-style version instead.
Cities
Chicago
Chicago sits on Lake Michigan with a skyline best seen from a river architecture tour, which…
Explore →Galena
Galena's Main Street looks much as it did during the lead mining boom of the 1800s,…
Explore →Naperville
Naperville's Riverwalk runs through the middle of downtown, connecting parks, restaurants, and a covered bridge in…
Explore →Springfield
Springfield built its identity around Abraham Lincoln, who lived and practiced law here before becoming president.…
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