Illinois is a state with an incredible amount to explore. This state has great cities to visit and equally has amazing outdoor locations to see and immerse yourself in. Depending on your interests, Illinois offers something special for everyone who visits. There are sights like the Shawnee National Forest, floating down the Mississippi in a riverboat or even the skyscrapers in Chicago for those who like nice views.
For fans of the historic side of Illinois there is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and his tomb in Springfield, the Wild Bill Hickok Memorial in Troy Grove and many others. For the cultural side there is the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, the Bronzeville Children's Museum in Chicagoland and many more.
With activities and attractions there are two areas to choose from or maybe mix: the city attractions include activities such as ice-skating, theaters, riverfront entertainment and much more; and then there are outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, hiking and so on. All this amounts to a lot of choices and a lot of fun to be had for everyone.
Then for those visiting for a break and relaxation there are more choices to make. Do you soak up the ambiance of the Chicago city nightlife and take advantage of the many shopping outlets in all the major cities or do you take a break in the scenic mountain resorts and make good use of the spa resorts where you will pampered to your heart's content?
In short Illinois is a state of many choices but whichever choice you make, you know that it all makes for a special vacation.