25 Famous Illinois Landmarks You Must Visit Visual Story

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Introduction

25 Famous Illinois Landmarks You Must Visit Visual Story

From Chicago to Springfield and everywhere in between, there are famous Illinois landmarks all over...

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Illinois has the nickname "Land of Lincoln," so it's no surprise that a trip to...

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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

If you're a fan of history and enjoy learning about the time before the United...

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Cloud Gate

When you hear the name "Cloud Gate," you might not recognize it at first. That's...

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Dana Thomas House

If you're fond of architecture, you must plan a trip to the Dana Thomas House...

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DuSable Bridge

Have you always wanted to see a real-life drawbridge? To cross that dream off your...

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Frank Lloyd Wright's history is peppered all over Illinois, but its heart is in Oak...

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George Herbert Jones Laboratory

If you're a science buff, the George Herbert Jones Laboratory in Chicago is one of...

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Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Managed by the National Park Service, the Lincoln Home Historic Site is a prominent part...

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Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a well-known Chicago neighborhood that houses a popular urban park of the...

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Marquette Building

If you've ever wondered what some of the first skyscrapers looked like, the Marquette Building...

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Oak Ridge Cemetery

While a cemetery may seem like a peculiar landmark, Oak Ridge Cemetery is notable in...

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Nauvoo Historic District

The Nauvoo Historic District in Nauvoo, Illinois, is an often overlooked but still important addition...

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Navy Pier

Are you looking for a fun way to fill a night out in Chicago? Look...

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Old State Capitol

If you're looking for fun things to do in Springfield, why not pay a visit...

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Union Stockyards Gate

You may not think it, but Illinois was once one of the biggest hubs in...

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Principia College Historic District

The Principia College Historic District is yet another of the many national monuments in Illinois...

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Pullman Historic District

Nestled in greater Chicago, the Pullman Historic District, also known as the Pullman National Monument...

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Rock Island Arsenal Museum

Military history lovers on the hunt for Illinois state landmarks that suit their interests must...

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Starved Rock State Park

Right in the center of Illinois, you'll find Starved Rock State Park. While Illinois has...

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Willis Tower

It might be called the Willis Tower, but if you talk to a Chicago local...

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Ulysses S. Grant Home

Galena is a small, picturesque town with its fair share of Illinois historical landmarks. Perhaps...

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Grandview Drive

If you want a little time to sit back and enjoy some of the natural...

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University of Illinois Arboretum

Located on the university's Urbana-Champaign campus, the University of Illinois Arboretum is known as a...

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Shawnee National Forest

If you want to go to places in the state that put you in touch...

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The Field Museum of Natural History

Are you looking for a fun family or date activity in Chicago? Why not check...

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Conclusion

In Summary

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