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Category: Illinois

Illinois Destinations

This collection of realistic Destination Reviews helps you plan your next adventure in Illinois.

“The Prairie State” is a true gem of the Midwest region that every traveler to the US should visit at least once.

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Getting There

Illinois is the 6th largest state in the union by population. While it is “only” the 25th largest by area, you could spend hours driving through the state.

Chicago is by far the biggest city in Illinois. If you include the suburbs, it is the third largest metro area in the whole country.

Chicago is also the best place to fly into when visiting Illinois. You could choose from Chicago O’Hare and Midway airports.

St Louis, Missouri is another hub for visiting this state. It is closer than Chicago to the sights in South and Central Illinois.

Places to Visit

There are no national parks in this state. But Illinois has a handful of sights managed by the National Park Service.

You could choose to visit a national monument, 3 national historic sites, or 3 national historic trails.

There are another 69 state parks in Illinois. They protect sandstone canyons, rivers, lakes, and beaches. Nearly all Illinois state parks are free to visit.

Architecture lovers could also enjoy the engineering masterpieces of Chicago. Board a river cruise or climb up the Willis Tower for fantastic views.

You could also go to one of the conservatories if exotic plants are your cup of tea. Palms, orchids, an cycads await you in the historic greenhouses.

Takeaways

These realistic Destination Reviews cover a few attractions in Illinois. They aim to help you decide what places you should visit and skip in the state.

Each review has key insights about an attraction. You could expect to learn about the entrance requirements, fees, and opening hours.

There are suggestions on places to stay and sights to visit along the way. Chicago has also some of the best restaurants you would not want to miss.

You should expect to see crowds of tourists at most Chicagoan sights. Follow the Destination Reviews for tips on making reservations and times to visit.

Use this information to make the most from your trip to “The Land of Lincoln”.

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