Where to Go in Illinois
National Park
Starved Rock State Park
Starved Rock State Park is a breathtaking sanctuary where ancient glacial forces carved dramatic canyons into towering sandstone cliffs along the Illinois River. With over 2,630 acres of pristine fore
18 itineraries
Character City
Galena area
Galena is a beautifully preserved 19th-century mining town nestled in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois, where brick storefronts and gas lamps line charming Main Street as if time has gently pau
20 itineraries
Metro
Chicago area (near suburbs)
The Chicago area is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural refuge, where world-class museums and architecture give way to serene botanical escapes and windswept dune landscapes. Withi
21 itineraries
Character City
Springfield (IL) area
Springfield invites history lovers to walk in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln, whose legacy permeates this charming Illinois capital. The city serves as a living museum of 19th-century American democ
4 itineraries
Character City
Peoria area
Peoria, Illinois offers a charming Midwestern escape where natural beauty meets small-city sophistication along the Illinois River. Home to just over 113,000 residents, this central Illinois gem provi
20 itineraries
Character City
Rockford area
Rockford offers a compelling blend of Midwestern charm and natural tranquility in north-central Illinois, anchored by two exceptional destinations that reveal the region's soul. The Anderson Japanese
20 itineraries
Illinois Itineraries
2 Days · Teen Families
Galena area, Illinois
Brick Streets & Bluff Tops: A Galena Weekend for the Whole Family
5 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Chicago area (near suburbs), Illinois
Garden Light & Dune Wind: A Fall Weekend Beyond the Loop
4 stops
2 Days · Solo
Chicago area (near suburbs), Illinois
Glasshouses and Golden Prairie: A Solo Fall Weekend in Chicago's Suburbs
5 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Rockford area, Illinois
Stone Lanterns & Lake Trails: A Rockford Weekend for Families
4 stops
2 Days · Solo
Chicago area (near suburbs), Illinois
Garden Light & Dune Wind: A Solo Spring Escape Near Chicago
4 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Rockford area, Illinois
Stone Lanterns & Lake Trails: A Rockford Weekend for Families
4 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Galena area, Illinois
Brick Streets & Bluff Trails: A Fall Family Weekend in Galena
4 stops
2 Days · Solo
Galena area, Illinois
Brick Streets & Bluff Light: A Solo Weekend in Galena
6 stops
2 Days · Solo
Rockford area, Illinois
Stone, Water, and Trail Light: Two Quiet Days in Rockford
4 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Chicago area (near suburbs), Illinois
Gardens, Glass, and Golden Dunes: A Teen Family Weekend in Chicagoland
4 stops
2 Days · Active Retirees
Chicago area (near suburbs), Illinois
Gardens & Gold Light: Two Autumn Days in Chicago's Quiet Corners
4 stops
2 Days · Solo
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Canyon Echoes: A Solo Wander Through Starved Rock
6 stops