Illinois Attractions

Every St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago River turns emerald green. Discover when the dyeing begins and the best spots to watch this iconic Chicago celebration.

Chicago free museum days 2026 let Illinois residents visit Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, MSI, and Adler Planetarium with free admission on select dates.

A 300-year-old church in Cahokia, Illinois, ties to Lewis and Clark and remains active today with tours, weddings, and weekly Latin Mass.

Route 66’s 100th anniversary kicks off in Springfield with country stars, TODAY Show coverage, and major events celebrating America’s most famous highway.

One of the best sledding hills in America is in Illinois. Swallow Cliff Woods in Chicago is earning national recognition for winter family fun.

Did you know that Illinois has one of the oldest landmarks in the world?

Nauvoo, close to Quincy, earned recognition as one of Illinois’ most picturesque towns thanks to its rich history, restored buildings, scenic park, and iconic landmarks.

Myopic Books is one of Chicago’s largest bookstores, featuring 800,000 discounted, used, and rare books across three packed floors.

Illinois book lovers get ready: Barnes & Noble opens a 30,000 sq ft Chicago store this summer with books, toys, and endless browsing fun.

Illinois is home to some of the weirdest museums in the U.S., featuring tiny treasures, creepy exhibits, and historic oddities worth adding to your bucket list.