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
8 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
4 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
5 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
4 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
4 itineraries
Illinois Itineraries
3 Days · Couples
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Canyon Light & River Song: 3 Days at Starved Rock
6 stops
3 Days · Young Families
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Wildflowers, Waterfalls & Little Legs: 3 Days in Starved Rock
5 stops
3 Days · Couples
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Canyon Light & River Song: 3 Days at Starved Rock
6 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Canyon Country: Two Days of Waterfalls, Bluffs & Family Adventure at Starved Rock
7 stops
3 Days · Teen Families
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Canyons, Cascades, and Wildflower Trails: 3 Days at Starved Rock
7 stops
3 Days · Couples
Springfield (IL) area, Illinois
Lincoln's Springfield: Lantern Light, Marble Halls & Quiet Oaks
5 stops
3 Days · Young Families
Springfield (IL) area, Illinois
Small Steps in Lincoln's Footsteps: 3 Days in Springfield with Kids
3 stops
3 Days · Active Retirees
Springfield (IL) area, Illinois
Lincoln's Springfield: A Slow Walk Through Living History
4 stops
3 Days · Teen Families
Chicago area (near suburbs), Illinois
Gardens, Groves & Great Lake Dunes: 3 Days Outside Chicago
6 stops
2 Days · Solo
Galena area, Illinois
Brick Streets & Bluff Light: Two Fall Days in Galena
6 stops
3 Days · Young Families
Rockford area, Illinois
Koi Ponds & Pine Trails: 3 Slow Days in Rockford with the Kids
4 stops
3 Days · Active Retirees
Galena area, Illinois
Brick Streets & Bluff Light: Three Unhurried Days in Galena
6 stops