Sleepy Creek Vineyards in East Central Illinois
Sleepy Creek Vineyards was a name that I’ve never heard of until a few weeks ago when I went wine tasting with my family and … Read more
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Cairo Illinois & Lost Diamond of Little Egypt
Where is Little Egypt, Illinois and how did it get named? Did you know that Southern Illinois use to be nicknamed Egypt and then later … Read more
Chicago Daytrip to Geneva Illinois
An hour west of Chicago by car, bus, or train, Geneva, Illinois is a historic hamlet along the scenic Fox River Trail. History is the … Read more
Bars & Clubs in Bloomington, Illinois
With a major college (Illinois State University) right next door in Normal, Illinois, it would be a safe guess that Bloomington has several bars. Bloomington, … Read more
Illinois Wine Trail In Shawnee Hills Has 12 Wineries & Vineyards
The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail in Union County Illinois, south of Carbondale, includes 12 wineries in the Land of Lincoln’s only recognized viticultural area. Wine … Read more
Explore Shawnee Trail – Southern Illinois
Following Illinois Route 3 through southern Illinois takes the explorer or weekend traveler down the Shawnee Trail and across southern Illinois. No matter the season … Read more
Ronald Reagan Birthplace, Tampico, Ill, Reagan Centennial Trail
The Ronald Reagan birthplace and museum, Tampico, Illinois, are part of the Ronald Reagan Trail. February 6, 2011, marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. … Read more
Hidden Shopping Treasures of Geneva, IL
A historic Chicago suburb nestled in between farmland and metropolis, Geneva, Illinois has a lot to offer visitors looking for a unique experience. Most towns … Read more
Cheap Flights to Chicago – ORD
Chicago is more than just a movie musical – you do not have to take my word for it, go and see for yourself. You … Read more
Getting from New York City to Chicago
As two of the largest cities in the United States, Chicago and New York City are well-connected by plane, with bus and train as additional … Read more