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Discover the heart of America, fondly referred to as the Prairie state, Illinois is home to stunning skyscrapers, fantastic cultural attractions, and exciting outdoor adventures. Explore the quaint small towns, like Galena, or revel in Chicago’s big-city delights. Take a journey along the USA’s most historic highway, Route 66, retrace the route of Lewis and Clark, or explore the land that Abraham Lincoln called home. No matter how you plan your trip, Illinois will prove to be well worth taking the time to explore!
The Illinois Beach State Park offers the best of Lake County boasting stunning scenic landscapes including 6 ½ miles of sandy shoreline on Lake Michigan, 4,160 acres of park decorated with unique flora, breathtaking beauty and a vast array of scenic recreational opportunities. A myriad of trails crisscross through the park where walkers and cyclists can roam through scenic surroundings. Gain access to the largest marina in Illinois inside the park, and enjoy the beaches for swimming, along with onsite campsites.
The Great River Road takes adventure-seekers on the open road as it parallels the Mississippi River. The Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway clocks in at 550 miles and is arguably the most gorgeous and picture-perfect segment of the drive. The southern segment of the National Scenic Byway passes south of East St. Louis and Collinsville down to Cairo, with cities like Cape Girardeau on the other side of the river in Missouri.
The Great River Road takes adventure-seekers on the open road as it parallels the Mississippi River. The Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway clocks in at 550 miles and is arguably the most gorgeous and picture-perfect segment of the drive. The northern segment of the National Scenic Byway passes through East Dubuque, Galena, and Fulton, among other towns and cities, with Dubuque, Bellevue, and Clinton on the Iowa side opposite the aforementioned towns.
The Great River Road takes adventure-seekers on the open road as it parallels the Mississippi River. The Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway clocks in at 550 miles and is arguably the most gorgeous and picture-perfect segment of the drive. The middle segment of the National Scenic Byway passes through Nauvoo, Quincy, and Alton, among other towns and cities, with Hannibal, Ashburn, Louisiana and Clarksville directly opposite on the Missouri side.
The Quad Cities are located where the Rock River meets the Mississippi River. They are Rock Island and Moline on the Illinois side and Davenport and Bettendorf on the Iowa side. The Quad Cities are noteworthy historically as the site of the first rail bridge across the Mississippi River. Davenport`s `River Renaissance` and Moline`s urban renewal funded by John Deere (a company local to the area) have energized these cities, while Rock Island and Bettendorf have each held the title of `most livable small city` by the National Council of Mayors.
Ohio, The Buckeye State, is full of history, natural beauty and exciting urban areas. Once the western frontier of the United States, it has spawned many important parts of American culture. Home to the bustling metropolitan areas like Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, all offering big-city delights and hipster hotspots worth checking out.
Michigan is the home of many fantastic things to see and do - majestic lakes, beautiful diverse landscape, fabulous food, hidden gems, and quirky locales, just to name a few. There are endless opportunities for those who are looking to enjoy nature, especially along the shores of the Great Lakes, where you can find freshwater dunes and coastal habitats far from the sea.
Indiana is a state full of bucket list items and hidden gems to explore. From sugar sand beaches, lakeside resorts, giant sand dunes, ancient burial grounds, ski resorts, German villages, and vineyards, visitors will be sure to find plenty Indiana is well worth taking the time to explore.
Minnesota is a place for adventure travel, culture, entertainment, and thrill. Explore the wilderness of the state, including Superior National Forest and the North Shore of Lake Superior or cultural attractions, like the Minneapolis Institute of Art or the outstanding Munsinger Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud. Whether it’s trekking through the forest, paddling the waterways, or shopping at Mall of America, there’s never a dull moment when you visit the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes.’
Wisconsin, where residents proudly refer to themselves as “cheeseheads,” produces 2.5 billion pounds of cheese each year. It is home to hundreds of miles of scenic Great Lakes shoreline along Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, along with a beautiful mountainous interior that boasts dozens of state parks perfect for any outdoor adventure seeker. If you prefer the arts and culture, explore the bustling metropolitan areas such as Milwaukiee and Madison, the state capital. .
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