Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. As the "most average state", Illinois has long had a reputation as a bellwether both in social and cultural terms and politics.
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Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum
Tour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the story of the debates through film, audio selections, artifacts and photos. The museum also includes a Children'
Charleston, IL MuseumsRialto Square Theatre
The Rialto Square Theatre is an historic Vaudeville Movie Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places offering a wide variety of performances. "RUBENS RIALTO WONDER THEATRE"
Joliet, IL Historic TheatresBolingbrook Golf Club
Voted "Top Ten You Can Play" by Golf magazine 2002 Bolingbrook Golf Club, once an open field, now offers elevated tees, rolling fairways and 7 lakes. Highlights include a true island green par-3 and 600 yard par-5 that should play with the prevailing wind. This 18
Bolingbrook, IL Golf CoursesCarlyle Lake Hiking
More than 9 miles of trails are available to hikers at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. The 3-mile Cherokee Trail has three separate loops that pass through a mature oak-hickory forest over gently rolling terrain, offering great views of the lake. The Pawnee Trail is a 1
, IL TrailsSeward Town Hall - Lyon Farm Museum Complex
The Seward Town Hall was built in 1876 and 1877 at a cost of $500.00. It stood on the east bank of Au Sable Creek facing Route 52. In addition to serving as a town hall it was used as a Congregational Church, basketball hall and band practice site. It was moved to Lyon Farm in 1976
Yorkville, IL MuseumsLovejoy Memorial
The Lovejoy State Memorial of granite and bronze commemorates abolitionist newspaper editor, Elijah P. Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob while defending his printing press at Alton on November 7, 1837. Lovejoy'
Alton, IL MemorialsLake Theatre
On April 11, 1936, the Lake Theatre opened with a single screen, and a seating capacity of 1,420. Designed by world-renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style. When Classic Cinemas took over the Lake in 1981
Oak Park, IL Historic TheatresDudley House Museum
Tour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate the original woodwork, the 1920's and 1940'
Charleston, IL MuseumsCarlyle Lake - Hazlet SRA Lakefront Cottages
Twenty lakefront cottages are available for rent in the Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. The cottages are located on the Carlyle Lake shoreline offering a spectacular view of the lake. The 780
, IL CabinsIllinois Executive Mansion
Home of the Illinois Governor, the mansion is the third oldest, continuously occupied Governor'
Springfield, IL Famous HomesOpera House of Woodstock
Built before 1900 in a style called Steamboat Gothic, the opera house hosts musicals, dramas, dance and touring groups. Erected in 1889, the Opera House was designed and constructed by Elgin based architect Smith Hoag at a cost of $25,000
Woodstock, IL Opera HousesChapel On The Green
Yorkville, Illinois is the county seat of Kendall County in which is located the oldest church building in the county, The Chapel On The Green. Dating back to 1855, the Chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building and is adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899
Yorkville, IL Historic Churches