Each state boasts several distinctive hikes, ones that make that piece of the United States pie truly unique. Grab your hiking boots and head for these must-do hikes in every state that range from ...

Snow globes and t-shirts are fine for showing friends and relatives you're thinking about them and wish they were there, but souvenirs with staying power are unique to the destination. If you're pl...

It’s no secret that Illinois is called the land of Lincoln, and you could call Springfield the City of Lincoln. From his boyhood town, first home, law office, and final resting place to an entire m...

Explore the historic Oak Park Area, located just 9 miles west of downtown Chicago. The Area, which includes 21 communities in Western Cook County, is rich in cultural attractions, history, architec...

While you may picture the urban jungle of Chicago when you think of Illinois, but don't let the flatlands of the Midwest fool you -- there are plenty of adventures to be had. From the stunning stat...

A great weekend escape that's accessible and easy to get to from anywhere in the country, Chicago and the greater Illinois area are full of attractions to keep the kids busy for days that are as cu...

The Land of Lincoln has many wonders, though few visitors realize there is more to the state of Illinois than its shining star, Chicago. The Great River Valley is a fertile scenic byway with a coun...

Route 66 opened in 1926 and gave birth to motels, diners, gas stations and kitschy roadside attractions down its 1,410 miles spanning from Illinois to California. She’s a behemoth, the Mother Road,...

From Major League Baseball's oldest parks to new constructions, ballparks are great places to spend the summer with family and friends while catching a little bit of sports fever. Over the past dec...