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This Boat-Access Illinois Sandbar Turns Into a Floating Party Every Weekend
Hidden in the waters of Lake Villa sits a natural sandbar that transforms…
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This Illinois Seafood Restaurant Became So Popular It Expanded to 650 Seats
Bob Chinn's Crab House in Wheeling, Illinois started as a dream and grew…
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This Historic Illinois Depot Hides Mary Todd Lincoln’s Original Furniture
Tucked away in downtown Batavia sits a charming museum that holds…
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This Rural Illinois Fish House Is Worth the Drive for Catfish, Frog Legs, and Shrimp
Tucked away on a country road in Ava, Illinois, Crazy Joe's Fish House serves…
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This Illinois Chicken Spot Pairs Its Fried Chicken With Corn Muffins and Famous Honey Butter
Chicago's Avondale neighborhood hides a crispy treasure that locals can't…
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This Illinois Tavern Beat 63 Restaurants With Its Massive One-Pound Burger
Nick's Tavern in Lemont, Illinois just pulled off something incredible…
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This Illinois Sandwich Shop’s Double-Patty Burger Won Chicago’s People’s Choice Crown
When a small sandwich shop tucked away in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood…
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This Chicago Sculpture Weighs 110 Tons and Mirrors the Skyline Like Liquid Metal
Standing in the heart of Millennium Park, Cloud Gate has become one…
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This Illinois Swimming Hole Feels Like a Secret Oasis on a Hot Summer Day
When the summer heat becomes unbearable, finding a cool escape can feel…
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This Illinois Trolley Takes You on a Scenic Ride Straight Back in Time
Tucked away in the countryside near Union, Illinois, sits a treasure trove of railroad history that feels like stepping…
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This Illinois Custard Stand Has Been a Sweet Summer Tradition for Generations
Tucked away in the small town of Sesser, Illinois, The Custard Stand has…
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This Illinois Boardwalk Takes You Through One of America’s Rarest Wetland Habitats
Tucked away in Bull Valley, Illinois, Boger Bog Conservation Area offers…
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9 Illinois Cider Mills That Make Fall Taste Like Fresh Cider and Warm Doughnuts
Fall in Illinois has a way of sneaking up on you, and then suddenly…
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This Illinois Preserve Hides a Prairie Where Bison Once Again Roam
Hidden in the heart of Illinois lies a remarkable place where the past meets…
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This Quincy Castle Looks Straight Out of Europe but Was Built in Illinois in 1900
Tucked away on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Quincy, Illinois…
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This Dutch Windmill Crossed the Atlantic and Still Works in Illinois
Imagine a giant windmill built by Dutch craftsmen, carefully taken apart…
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This Historic Illinois Farmhouse Was Once a Secret Stop on the Underground Railroad
Hidden in the quiet village of Lombard, Illinois, stands a humble farmhouse…
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This Free Illinois Museum Reveals How Artists Decorate With Real Gold and Silver
Tucked away in downtown Pontiac, Illinois, a small museum holds the secrets…
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This Illinois Prison Went From 144 Years of Inmates to Hollywood Film Crews
Standing tall in Joliet, Illinois, this massive stone fortress once held some…
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This Illinois Route 66 Museum Has More Muffler Man Giants Than Anywhere Else on the Mother Road
Route 66 has always been famous for its quirky roadside attractions, but nothing quite compares to the American Giants…
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