Why settle for one Midwest city when you could spend the weekend exploring four? Straddle the border of Iowa and Illinois and discover all of the exciting things to do in the Quad Cities.
Illinois
A Midwestern college town might not immediately seem like a culinary mecca. But on a recent visit to central Illinois, we were blown away by the number of incredible restaurants in Champaign-Urbana.
Anytime someone finds out that I love “world’s largest” things, one of their first questions is always, “Have you been to Casey, Illinois?” Now that I have, I can see why so many travelers from…
For a small town, there are some big things going on in Casey, Illinois — including its foodie scene. With 12 Guinness World Record-holding attractions and lots of other large sites to see, there’s plenty…
Looking for a big adventure? Head to Casey, Illinois! Not only is this small town home to 12 Guinness World Record holders, but there are a lot of other big attractions in Casey, Illinois as…
If you’re driving Route 66, you’ll come across quite a few Muffler Men. But none are quite like Paul Bunyon the Hot Dog Muffler Man in Atlanta, Illinois.
Kick off your adventure on the Mother Road with a photo at the Historic Begin Route 66 sign in Chicago, Illinois!
The days of travel by prairie schooner may be long gone. But the World’s Largest Covered Wagon is still a great stop on any road trip through Illinois.
One of my favorite parts of traveling is trying new restaurants and foods specific to a destination. But since we’ve been spending more time at home, it’s been exciting to find some alternatives. With Galena…
Unfortunately the trolls are no longer on view at the Morton Arboretum. But I hope you enjoy this throwback to the unique outdoor installation! Trolls have taken up residence in Lisle, Illinois to champion the…