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s the state's award-winning tourism
campaign says, Illinois is " The
Middle of Everything. " Illinois is
truly the heart of America, and travelers
flock to the state to experience its incomparable
culture, history, natural wonders,
and dining scene. And interest in travel to
Illinois is increasing, as the state welcomed
111 million visitors in 2022-that's 14 million
more travelers than the previous year.
One of the state's top tourism draws
is Chicago, the third-largest city in the
country, which boasts endless activities for
groups of all interests and ages. Groups can
learn something new at the city's numerous
world-class museums, cheer on the
Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, and take
a group photo in front of Cloud Gate (aka
" The Bean " ) in Millennium Park. Tourgoers
can cruise on Lake Michigan or the Chicago
River and gaze up at the historic skyline. It's
no wonder that Chicago has been voted
" Best Big City in the U.S. " in Condé Nast
Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards
for the past six years in a row.
Illinois is sometimes referred to as the
" Land of Lincoln, " and there's no better
place to learn about the 16th president
than in Springfield. Groups can begin their
exploration with a visit to the Lincoln Home
National Historic Site to get a glimpse at
the personal life and family of the legendary
statesman, then pay respects to
the Great Emancipator at Lincoln's Tomb.
History buffs will also find plenty of other
interesting sites across the state, including
the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace, the
World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, the
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site,
and the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home.
Illinois isn't all famous figures and big
cities, though. Southern Illinois is a beautiful
region where groups can relax and unwind.
Nested between the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers, the Shawnee National Forest is a
biodiverse area where six ecological regions
collide. Visitors find forests, wetlands,
canyons, and plenty of hiking trails and water
recreation opportunities. While in southern
Illinois, groups won't want to miss a visit
to Amish Country, home to antique shops,
bakeries, and orchards.
Illinois
BIG CITIES, SMALL TOWNS,
AND ENDLESS FUN AWAIT
GROUPS IN ILLINOIS
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