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On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

A children’s flight simulator will keep little ones amused, while numerous aircraft reveal aviation history. Climb into the cockpit and imagine you’re flying.

Tour the former home of a legendary American architect for a fascinating look into his life and work.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

Enjoy upscale shopping, varied dining experiences and waterfront walks at this affluent suburb set on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

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.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Run by veterans, this museum has a personal touch with its range of photos, videos and uniforms that trace the history of modern wars and the soldiers fighting them.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

Run by veterans, this museum has a personal touch with its range of photos, videos and uniforms that trace the history of modern wars and the soldiers fighting them.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

Run by veterans, this museum has a personal touch with its range of photos, videos and uniforms that trace the history of modern wars and the soldiers fighting them.

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.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Science museums, an arboretum, historic concert halls and a Japanese garden make Rockford an interesting and fun-packed destination in northern Illinois.

This was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first major public building and is still considered one of his greatest achievements. 

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.