Travelers flock to the shores of Lake Michigan to explore all that Chicago has to offer, whether it’s a baseball pilgrimage to Wrigley Field, a shopping trip on the Magnificent Mile or the chance to see some of world’s most famous paintings at Art Institute of Chicago. But there is much more to Illinois, whether you want to spend time in Springfield, where Abraham Lincoln spent most of his adult life and is remembered at a world-class museum bearing his name, or explore outdoor recreation destinations across the state.
Located 150 miles west of Chicago and 6 miles south of the historic town of Galena, Illinois, this destination makes for a great winter escape.
Explore the architecture of the Windy City on a Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Tour and take in a Chicago Cubs game at the legendary Wrigley Field.
From the place where Harland Sanders perfected his fried chicken to an examination of West Virginia’s famous cryptid, these unusual museums offer a perfect pit stop.
Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes, and these quirky, clever and insightful destinations explore inspiration in a variety of ways.
Go bananas at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, and visit over 500 birds at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary: the only independent, indoor zoo dedicated to birds in the nation.