The Great State of Illinois
Illinois is the most densely inhabited state in the Midwest. Its largest population concentration is in the Metropolitan area of Chicago with smaller and more rural towns in the rest of the state.
Chicago, also known as the "windy city" attracts countless tourists as well as business travelers. With its fashionable shopping along the "Magnificent Mile" hosting numerous elegant stores, wonderful restaurants and its attractive architecture, it is never short of visitors. Among the places to visit is the Chicago Cultural center with its exhibit halls and galleries and the brilliant tiffany dome in the Preston Bradley Hall.
Among the places to visit in Illinois is The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago which hosts the most complete and biggest Tyrannosaurus Rex named Sue and the Lincoln Museum and Library in Springfield.
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Illinois Attractions
1 ABA Museum of Law
- ChicagoThe ABA Museum of Law, opened in November 1996 in Chicago, Illinois by the American Bar Association, is the only national museum that focuses on the role of law and the legal profession in America and throughout the world. Its goal is to engage the public in the legal system and make it relevant in their lives. In an effort to increase understanding of lawyers and the work they do, the museum highlights lawyers who were well-known for other work as well as well-known trials.
2 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- SpringfieldThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War. Combining traditional scholarship with 21st century showmanship techniques, the popular museum continues to rank as one of the most visited libraries. It is located in Springfield, Illinois and is operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, a governmental agency of the state government of Illinois.
3 Acorns Golf Links
- WaterlooThe Acorns Golf Links is an 18 hole public golf course in Monroe County Illinois. Built in 1997, this Waterloo course designed by William Ebeler is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 618-939-7800. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 3933 Anne Rd, Waterloo, IL 62298
4 Addison Golf Course
- AddisonThe Addison Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in DuPage County Illinois. Built in 1958, this Addison course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 630-628-9713. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 19W250 Army Trl Blvd, Addison, IL 60101
5 Adler Planetarium
- ChicagoThe Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum in Chicago, Illinois was the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere and is the oldest in existence today. The Adler was founded and built in 1930 by the philanthropist Max Adler, with the assistance of the first director of the planetarium, Philip Fox. On the occasion of its dedication on May 10, 1930, Max Adler stated
6 Aldeen Golf Club
- RockfordThe Aldeen Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Winnebago County Illinois. Built in 1992, this Rockford course designed by Dick Nugent is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 815-282-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 1900 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
7 Allstate Arena
- RosemontAllstate Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
8 Alpine Hills Golf and Practice Center
- RockfordThe Alpine Hills Golf and Practice Center is a 9 hole public golf course in Winnebago County Illinois. Built in 2000, this Rockford course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 815-398-1901. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 4402 Larson Ave., Rockford, IL 61108
9 Alton Municipal Golf Course
- AltonThe Alton Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Madison County Illinois. Built in 1927, this Alton course is open mar 15 to oct 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 618-465-9861. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1 Golf Rd, Alton, IL 62002
10 Alumni Hall - DePaul University
- ChicagoAlumni Hall was a 5,308-seat multi-purpose arena in Chicago, Illinois. The arena opened in 1956 to replace DePaul Auditorium, the school's prior on-campus gym. It was home to all the DePaul University Blue Demons men's basketball team from 1956 until they moved to the Rosemont Horizon. The women's team played all their home games at Alumni Hall from 1974 to 2000, while the men's team played occasional games there.
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Illinois
Published August 22, 2011
Come explore the treasures of Chicago's best family museums from America's first planetarium to the exciting children's museum exhibits, to vast nature collections
Published December 13, 2010
There are plenty of family attractions to visit in Chicago. Some free outdoor attractions include the 50 foot Crown Fountain, the Buckingham Fountain and Wrigley Field.
Published December 9, 2010
Chicago Illinois is the go-to family destination for exciting urban activities from the Hancock Center to the Chicago Children's Museum to the Navy Pier's family attractions.
