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Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

Imagine the way of life for settlers who moved to the Midwest in the 19th century as you wander around the grounds of a historic village in Naperville. 

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Housed in a historic civic building, this small but mighty museum offers a loving look at the history of firefighting from the 19th century to the present.

Housed in a historic civic building, this small but mighty museum offers a loving look at the history of firefighting from the 19th century to the present.

Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Adorning the fields and riverbed are five enormous artistic mounds portraying regional animals. Enjoy views of the Illinois River at this undulating park.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

See ancient fossils, examine local Native American artworks and find out about Illinois’ rich heritage through natural history exhibits at this extensive museum.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.

Housed in a historic civic building, this small but mighty museum offers a loving look at the history of firefighting from the 19th century to the present.

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

Learn about one of the most revered presidents of the United States through museum artifacts and presidential papers.