Illinois

Why travel to Illinois?

Explore the historical and architectural landmarks of Illinois. In Chicago, marvel at the skyline from the banks of Lake Michigan and see your reflection in the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park. Journey to Springfield to visit the home and presidential library of Abraham Lincoln. Step back even further in time at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the remains of a prehistoric Native American city. Illinois offers a journey from modern marvels to ancient history.

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River with yellow and white boats surrounded by glass skyscrapers under blue skies
Chicago

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A city skyline with buildings near a park with trees and a lake in the foreground
A city skyline full of tall modern glass buildings with a partly cloudy sky behind
A lake filled with boats with an urban skyline in the background on a nice day
An aerial view of a city skyline with water, skyscrapers, and a sunset sky
A city skyline with buildings and trees in the background and a body of water
A downtown skyline with water in front of it, under a partly cloudy sky
High rise buildings and a Ferris wheel under a blue sky with clouds
The Chicago city skyline at night with water in front of it

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