Illinois Animal, Coastal + Waterfall pictures

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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.

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

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

This small zoo in the center of Chicago is perfect for small children and parents looking for a quiet, leisurely stroll — and some impressive animals!

This small zoo in the center of Chicago is perfect for small children and parents looking for a quiet, leisurely stroll — and some impressive animals!

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbor and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark.

Stroll along the picturesque Illinois River, through parkland and down tree-lined streets in the oldest European settlement in Illinois.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

Birds, fish and animals, from alligators to zebras, will entertain the family at this charming zoo along the eastern shores of Lake Decatur.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

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.

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a shopper, you can find something of interest in this charming suburb of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

Stroll along the picturesque Illinois River, through parkland and down tree-lined streets in the oldest European settlement in Illinois.

This small zoo in the center of Chicago is perfect for small children and parents looking for a quiet, leisurely stroll — and some impressive animals!

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Crisscrossed by the Mississippi and Rock rivers, this nature-lover’s playground was also the boyhood home of three United States presidents.