Amish Country of Central Illinois - Arcola, Arthur, Tuscola, Sullivan, Illinois Amish Country of Central Illinois – Arcola, Arthur, Tuscola, Sullivan, Illinois The Amish families came to central Illinois in 1865. They had become dissatisfied … [Read more...]
Raging Rivers Water Park
Fun at Raging Rivers in Grafton When it is hot out and the summer sun is beating down upon your brow, there are few better ways to beat that heat than by heading out to a water park. One of the most well-known and most often visited water parks in … [Read more...]
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor – Gurnee, Illinois
Family Fun at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Travelers to the Chicago area have a variety of attractions from which they can choose. The great thing about Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor is that you can always count on the … [Read more...]
Woodstock Events – Woodstock, Illinois
Woodstock Events - Woodstock, Illinois With a population of under 20,000 this Illinois community hosts a number of exciting opportunities for entertainment and historic rememberances. The Woodstock Opera House is a classic example of Victorian … [Read more...]
Lake Shelbyville – Decatur, Illinois
Lake Shelbyville - Decatur, Illinois The lake has great boating, a marina, some of the best hunting in the region and a great place to study nature. Check out this on 6000 acres of mixed habitat from forests to swamplands. All of it is … [Read more...]
University of Illinois – Urbana, Illinois
University of Illinois - Urbana, Illinois The college is one of the top ranked in the country. With over 150 undergraduate programs, 100 graduate and professional programs the college has turned out, and continues to turn out the best and brightest … [Read more...]
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch – Rantoul, Illinois
Hardy's Reindeer Ranch - Rantoul, Illinois Just 15 miles north of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, IL. you will find this delightful ranch filled with Santa's friends! There are 16 Reindeer and 5 acres of … [Read more...]
Lincoln College Museum – Lincoln, Illinois
Lincoln College Museum - Lincoln, Illinois Being the only college to have the name of Lincoln from the time he was alive this college has worked to provide a quality display of Lincoln artifacts and other displays to showcases of the rich local and … [Read more...]
MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY – Bloomington, Illinois
MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY - Bloomington, Illinois The museum opened to the public in 1904 with an array of presidential papers and other items from the time. Currently there are over 18,000 items on display showing the life of … [Read more...]
The Gateway Geyser – East St. Louis, Illinois
The Gateway Geyser - East St. Louis, Illinois Just look at the geyser soaring to nearly 630-feet, the geyser's height mirrors that of St. Louis' famed Gateway Arch, located directly across the Mississippi River. The center fountain is complemented by … [Read more...]