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This Insanely Fun Illinois Museum Feels Straight Out of Jurassic Park
Dinosaurs have a way of making an ordinary family outing considerably more exciting, especially when they start…
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This Illinois All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ Spot Lets the Whole Family Grill Unlimited Meat Right at the Table
The grill is built right into your table, and everyone gets to cook…
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This Off-the-Beaten-Path Illinois Breakfast Spot Serves a Morning Worth Remembering
Churro French toast. Bacon pancakes. A chorizo skillet with your name…
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13 Brunch Spots in Naperville Locals Keep Coming Back To
One brunch spot on this list calls itself America's first avocado-based…
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This Mississippi River Town in Illinois Feels Like Stepping Into a Time Capsule
Back in 1853, a judge and former U.S. Senator offered people free land…
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8 Illinois Bakeries Where Homemade Cheesecake Is Worth Every Bite
There is always room for dessert when cheesecake is waiting in the display…
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14 Gorgeous Illinois Lakeside Restaurants Where Sunset Views Steal the Show
On the Illinois shore of Lake Michigan, the sun never actually sets…
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The BBQ Ribs at This Humble Illinois Spot Are So Good They’re Worth the Drive
Six house-made sauces wait right on the table at this barbecue joint…
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12 Illinois Restaurants That Feel Like Home and Keep Seniors Coming Back
Free Milk Duds have been handed to ladies and kids at one Illinois diner…
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One of Illinois’s Last Classic Drive-In Theaters Still Shows Two First-Run Movies for 1990s Prices
Movie night feels delightfully old-school at Harvest Moon Drive-In Theatre…
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The Lively Mexican Restaurant in Illinois That Makes Its Own Corn Tortillas Is Worth the Drive
Someone in this kitchen is always making corn tortillas by hand. That rule started with the founder's wife decades ago…
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7 Beautiful Illinois State Parks Even Some Locals Don’t Know Exist
Illinois gets typecast as endless farmland, but its state parks tell a much…
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10 Illinois Restaurants Serving Clam Chowder So Good You’ll Want Another Bowl
One clam chowder on this list has been served at nearly every presidential…
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This Impressive Illinois Meat Market Is a Must-Visit Destination for Stocking Up
A butcher shop where you're told to bring a jacket? That's because the whole…
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8 Must-Visit Restaurants in Elgin That Show Off the City’s Incredible Food Scene
A milkshake recipe from 1937 is still being blended in one Illinois city…
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This Family-Run Illinois Donut Shop Serves Fresh Donuts Until Noon, If They Last That Long
A bright pink Homer Simpson donut covered in sprinkles is the star at one…
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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried the Italian Beef at This Illinois Favorite
Extra napkins are practically part of the order at Pop’s Italian Beef…
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Families Across Illinois Say This Charming Small-Town Zoo Is So Much Fun Kids Never Want to Leave
Since 2001, one tiny five-acre zoo has helped rear and release more than 4,000…
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10 Amish-Country Stores and Bakeries in Central Illinois That Beat Your Usual Grocery Run
Somewhere in Illinois Amish country, a grocery run can turn into a road trip…
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This Illinois Riverfront Restaurant Serves an All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Packed With Delicious Seafood
A chocolate fountain, a smoked fish station, and peel-and-eat shrimp all…
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The Reuben Sandwich at This Cozy Illinois Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It
Thick layers of savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melted cheese, and creamy dressing make a Reuben sandwich hard…
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One Small Illinois Town Packs an Incredible Number of Historic Houses Into Just a Few Blocks
History becomes surprisingly easy to explore on foot in Galesburg. Near Knox…
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11 Charming Illinois Towns That Make an Unforgettable Road Trip
In one tiny Illinois town, you can climb inside a giant mailbox. Drop…
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This Tiny Illinois Restaurant Serves Chicken Livers Known Around the World
Chicken livers might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning…
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9 No-Frills Seafood Joints In Illinois Worth Seeking Out
Forget white tablecloths and elaborate plating—some of Illinois’ most…
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The Stunning State Park in Illinois You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Towering rock formations, shady woodland trails, and peaceful creeks might…
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13 Illinois Thai Restaurants That Keep Locals Coming Back for More
One Thai spot on this list holds a Thai SELECT certificate tied…
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This Epic Illinois Playground Is Worth the Drive for a Family Day Out
Forget the ordinary swings and slides for a moment, because Harvester Park…
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11 Unusual Roadside Attractions You’ll Only Find in Illinois
In one small town, white squirrels legally get the right-of-way on public…
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This Unassuming Illinois Bakery Has Been Quietly Serving Some of the State’s Best Glazed Donuts
Five decades of frying donuts can build the kind of reputation no trendy…
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