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8 Small-Town Illinois Hot Chocolate Stops That Are Perfect for a Cozy Winter Road Trip
A little cafe near Starved Rock State Park offers a cozy place to warm…
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This Gorgeous Illinois Mansion Feels Like Stepping Straight Into a Bridgerton Episode
Green drapes from Gone with the Wind hang in one of the rooms here…
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This Illinois Wildlife Area Lets Visitors Hunt for Ancient Fossils Hidden Inside Rocks
Some of the coolest fossils in Illinois look like plain, lumpy rocks. Crack…
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11 Chicago Soul Food Restaurants Serving Sunday Favorites
One Chicago kitchen rolls macaroni, sweet potatoes, greens, and smoked turkey…
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This Small Illinois Town Beat 24 Others to Earn Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town Title
Twenty-five small towns entered a national Christmas showdown, and a little…
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This Charming Illinois Greek Restaurant Serves Gyros That Are Absolutely Worth the Trip
Flaming cheese, shouts of "Opa!" and a courtyard with a fountain. That…
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12 Illinois Hobby Stores Where You Could Easily Spend an Entire Afternoon
One Illinois hobby shop has an indoor off-road racetrack built right…
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This Massive Illinois Thrift Store Is Packed With Bargains Too Good to Pass Up
A thrift store with a whole warehouse out back sounds like a bargain hunter's…
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8 Illinois Fried Chicken Spots Serving Crispy, Juicy Favorites Worth the Trip
One Illinois fried chicken dinner comes with goats, a petting zoo, and rooms…
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This Spacious Illinois Campground Deserves a Spot on Every Adventurer’s Radar
Your campsite can sit just yards from a canal trail that runs for miles. You can rent a kayak, paddle the calm…
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This Cozy Small-Town Illinois Diner Serves Biscuits and Gravy by 5 AM and Pies That Never See a Freezer
The griddle at this little diner gets going at 5 AM, six days…
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7 Illinois Italian Bakeries Serving Fresh Cannoli Worth the Drive
A cannoli shake is a real thing you can order in Illinois, and I…
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Watch Sandhill Cranes Soar Over This Beautiful Illinois State Park Every Fall
Sandhill cranes stand about four feet tall, and their rattling calls can…
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12 Illinois Mom-and-Pop Restaurants Quietly Serving Some of the Best Food in the State
One family-run steakhouse on this list has been serving dinner since 1937…
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This Beloved Illinois Bookstore Is a Book Lover’s Paradise Filled With Unexpected Finds
Handwritten staff notes cling to the shelves here, each one quietly begging…
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8 Illinois Pizza Places Serving Pies That Are Absolutely Worth the Trip
One Illinois pizza kitchen has been feeding hungry diners since 1926. Another…
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This Incredibly Picturesque Illinois Town Is Perfect for a Long, Leisurely Drive
A charming Main Street, a train that runs to downtown Chicago, and endless…
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This Unassuming Illinois Pizzeria Serves Sausage Pizza So Good It Should Almost Be Illegal
Anthony Bourdain called one pan pizza the only deep dish he ever loved…
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11 Illinois Gluten-Free Bakeries Serving Treats That Are Worth the Trip This Fall
Zucchini hides inside chocolate chip mini bundt cakes at one Illinois bakery…
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This Sprawling Illinois Antique Mart Is Packed With Vintage Treasures You Could Explore All Day
Somebody once found a 121-year-old Waterbury mantel clock here, still ticking, and carried it home to chime in a kitchen…
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9 Illinois Farms Where Families Stock Their Freezers With Meat Straight From the Farm
One Illinois farm raises its animals and grows the crops that feed them…
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This Massive Illinois Greenhouse Has an Incredible Selection of Plants at Surprisingly Affordable Prices
Nine acres under one roof. That's how much greenhouse space waits for plant…
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11 Illinois Mexican Markets Serving Tamales Just in Time for the Holidays
Find the tiny baby figurine hidden in a slice of rosca de reyes…
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This Christmas Pop-Up Bar Is Bringing Holiday Magic Back to Wrigleyville Soon
A bar dressed up like Santa's workshop, punny signs and all, is getting ready…
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This Illinois Lakefront Haven Is Ranked Among America’s Best Places to Retire
Market Square opened in 1916, and plenty of people call it one…
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This 100% Grass-Fed Illinois Family Farm Has Families Stocking Up on Half and Quarter Beef Shares
Twenty-two pounds of ground beef can arrive at your door packed in dry ice…
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10 Under-the-Radar Chicagoland Thrift Shops Where Bargain Hunters Strike Gold
One Illinois thrift shop fills three floors of an old Victorian house…
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This Small Illinois Museum Holds Ancient Egyptian Treasures and Offers Free Admission
Ancient Egyptian treasures sit inside a museum on an Illinois college campus…
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11 Old-Fashioned Illinois Yarn Shops With Hard-to-Find Skeins You Won’t See at Big Chains
One Illinois yarn shop is named after a children's picture book. Even better…
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This Cash-Only Illinois Amish Market Stocks Bulk Foods and Groceries You Won’t Find in Most Stores
Your credit card gets the day off at this country store. Bring cash or a check, because that's how checkout works here…
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