Lake Michigan is the biggest lake in the world by area, and its pristine beauty lends plenty to the imagination. The ...

Have you visited the most "boring" tourist trap in all of Illinois? Because "boring" can mean something different to every traveler, this destination is admired by some and detested by others.

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Elbas Golden Steer Steakhouse in Forest Park has earned a tasty accolade as one of America's best hole-in-the-wall ...

Every January, experts anticipate as many as 1,000 bald eagles will migrate to the area reclaiming their winter roosts along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway just outside St.

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This Illinois town about an hour from Chicago has historic architectural and plenty of space for outdoor fun, blending ...

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I have a love/hate relationship with tourist attractions. Sometimes they are a complete waste of time, like overpriced Instagram photo-moment-laden museums, while others can enlighten you. Luckily, my ...

The Story of This Abandoned Place Near Galena, Illinois Is Truly Fascinating I have a love/hate relationship with tourist attractions. Sometimes they are a complete waste of time, like overpriced ...