Historical Attractions of Illinois

Having been the home to Abraham Lincoln prior to his election as the 16th president, it is only natural that Illinois should host this president's library and museum. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is one of the finest institutions in the world dedicated to this famous statesman. With exhibits that illustrate the awe-inspiring life and achievements of this man, this institution helps visitors to truly appreciate the monumental challenges Lincoln faced as President of the United States.

Another fantastic historical attraction that illustrates the life of Abraham Lincoln and many early settlers in Illinois is the Lincoln Log Cabin in Lerna. This site preserves the farm that Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas Lincoln, started in 1837. As an 86 acre historic site, this restored farm exhibits what life was like for Abraham Lincoln as a young man. It also vividly displays what life was like for early settlers who moved to Illinois in the early 1800s. All in all, this attraction is one that anyone who appreciates history is sure to enjoy.

Besides having fabulous attractions that illustrate the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, Illinois possesses one of the finest natural history museums in the world. The Field Museum in Chicago features exhibits on dinosaurs, ancient American Indian civilizations, and human anthropology. With a fascinating exhibit on the evolution of the world, The Field Museum is poised to educate travelers on the natural history of not just Illinois but the entire world. All in all, The Field Museum is a must-see site for anyone traveling to Illinois.

Cultural Attractions of Illinois

On top of its great historical attractions, Illinois has some really interesting cultural attractions. One cultural attraction that is almost an icon of American culture is Wrigley Field in Chicago. Home to the Chicago Cubs baseball team, Wrigley Field is one of the oldest baseball stadiums in the United States. Wrigley Field was originally built in 1914 and the Chicago Cubs have played exciting major league baseball games here since 1920. Anyone who is thrilled with American baseball will definitely find a visit to Wrigley Field to be the highlight of any vacation to Illinois.

For those who want to experience the contributions Illinois has made to jazz and blues music, then a visit to Chicago's Navy Pier is definitely called for. Home to a large number of shops and entertainment venues, this famous pier has numerous live bands playing awesome music throughout the year. Also you will find a plethora of fine restaurants, the Chicago Children's Museum, and the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier. Overall, few other places in Illinois can offer the variety of culinary and cultural delights that Navy Pier provides its visitors.

With everything Illinois has to offer travelers, a vacation to this state is sure to be one that will leave you with a lifetime full of fantastic memories. Regardless of what the family is interested in, everyone is sure to find something absolutely exhilarating in Illinois.

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Other Useful Sites about Illinois state
These Illinois State sites have been curated by our editorial team

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Government

Official website of the State of Illinois
Official website of the Governor of State of Illinois - Pat Quinn
Official website of the Illinois General Assembly and Illinois State Representatives
Official website of the Secretary of State Jesse White - this site provides all information you wanted to check. From government records, to request status of your business, vehicles, Lot titles and more! The office also is an important resource for educating citizens about issues that affect their everyday lives, including anti‐drunk driving, traffic safety, school bus safety, securities fraud, literacy, and organ/tissue donation.
llinois Department of Transportation - provide safe, cost effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance the quality of life, promote economic prosperity, and demonstrate respect for the environment.
State Fire Marshal's Office - provides professional personnel and programs for the citizens of Illinois and is committed to protecting life and property from fire and explosions through inspection, investigation, training, education, data processing and statistical fire reports.
Illinois Department of Labor - to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of the state labor laws, to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides, and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards.
Department of Human Rights - administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (with regard to employment), familial status (with regard to real estate transactions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service, unfavorable military discharge, and order of protection status.

Business & Development

State of Illinois Telephone Directory - are available online to provide Business Listings for state agencies, boards, and commissions and contact information for designated state employees.
Official website for the Illinois Rural Partners
Official website for the Western Illinois Small Business Development Center
The Illinois Development Council (IDC) - a voluntary group of economic development professionals affiliated as a non‐profit corporation for the purpose of furthering the development of the economic base of Illinois
Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) - a 501c3 non-profit organization that assists businesses in reducing their ecological foot-print by attaining our green certification. IGBA staff provides three distinct services: green business certification, personalized business services and assistance, and public education.

Education & Training

The Illinois Community College Board - as the state coordinating board for community colleges, administers the Public Community College Act in a manner that maximizes the ability of the community colleges to serve their communities.
Illinois Student Assistance Commision (ISAC) - acts as a centralized source of information and guidance and offers a comprehensive array of programs and services. Our priority is to make postsecondary education accessible and affordable for the students and families of Illinois.
PC Center Training Institute Training - A facility for technical and e‐commerce with information on schedules, virtual tour, and registration
Police Training Institute - offers information regarding training in law enforcement
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - a major public higher education institution dedicated to quality academic endeavors in teaching and research, to supportive programming for student needs and development, to effective social and economic initiatives in community, regional, and statewide contexts, and to affirmative action and equal opportunity.

Organizations & Associations

Illinois Coin Machine Operators Association - A website offering information for coin operators in the state
Official website of Illinois Racquetball Association Illinois ASBO -Founded in 1952, is devoted to the school business management profession and strives to promote the standards of school business administration through a multitude of benefits for every member.
Illinois Education Association (IEA) - an association of more than 130,000 members composed of Illinois elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty and staff, educational support professionals, retired educators and college students preparing to become teachers.
Illinois Association for Gifted Children - an organization of parents, educators, and others committed to the education and development of children with diverse gifts and talents. We educate, support, and influence those who touch the lives of children and focus our energies to meet the needs of children with gifts and talents in Illinois.

Health & Families

Southern Seven Health Department - provides health services to the southern part of Illinois
Illinois KidCare - provides information on the state program offering health care services to children as well as pregnant women
Illinois Department of Public Health Official Website - provides information about Health update and health cases in the states.
State of Illinois Health and Wellness - one-stop source for your healthcare needs. Their mission is to ensure that in Illinois we have a system of quality, efficient and affordable healthcare. We will work to make Illinois a leader in the implementation of national healthcare reform
FamilyCare - offers healthcare coverage to parents living with their children 18 years old or younger. FamilyCare also covers relatives who are caring for children in place of their parents.

Arts & Culture

Illinois Association of Museums official website
Illinois State Museum - provides information on natural history including geology, botany, zoology, and biology
The Illinois Arts Council - was created as a state agency by the Illinois General Assembly in 1965 and governed by up to twenty-one private citizens chosen for their demonstrated commitment to the arts and appointed by the Governor. Council members serve in a voluntary, non-paid capacity and are charged with developing the state's public arts policy, fostering quality culturally diverse programs, and approving grants expenditures.
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) - operates over 60 historic sites and memorials from U.S. Grant's home in Galena to the Kincaid Mounds near Unionville covering more than 10,000 years of Illinois History. These sites include the world-famous Dana‐Thomas House, a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, Cahokia Mounds, a World Heritage Site, and Lincoln's New Salem, the highest attended site of all the Lincoln Sites.
Quincy Art Center - a museum celebrating visual arts. The Art Center has focused its energies promoting the growth and appreciation of the visual arts in Quincy and the surrounding areas by hosting art exhibits
The Art Center Highland Park (TAC) - community-based organization whose goal is to ensure access to the arts for all ages and cultural interests. It provides an arts education to Highland Park and surrounding areas as a thriving Arts Education and Exhibition Center, as well as a hub for culture and community.

Recreation & Sports

Metro East Bingo - A portal offering information including schedules and locations
Illinois Valley Yacht & Canoe Club official website
University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics - provides all sports information championships, schedules, tickets and lot more
Hollywood Casino - the place for you! We'll add dazzle to your days and life to your nights with free admission, pulse-pounding games, incredible restaurants, and great giveaways.
Official Site for Sports Illinois - it offers a world-class experience from the moment your spectators arrive and long after your teams step off the field.

Real Estate

Remax Illinois Property - Chicago Real Estate & Illinois Real Estate Market Leaders
Great Chicago Real Estate - provides all information if you are looking or thinkinf of selling for real estate for Homes, Commercial rentals and lofts.
Illinois Association of REALTORS - one of the largest trade associations in the state with 41,000 members. Founded in 1916, we are the leading private property advocate in Illinois by recommending and promoting legislation that safeguards and advances the interests of real property ownership while also being the recognized voice for real estate in Illinois.
IllinoisRealEstate.com - a subsidiary of Realty Resources LLC. Their mission is to provide the consumer with all the information needed in order to make an informed decision when buying or selling real estate in Illinois.
Illinois Land and Homes - Your local real estate expert serving home buyers and sellers in Kane, Kendall, Dupage, Will and Dekalb counties.

Shopping & Entertainment

Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center - Largest Entertainment Center. It is over five acres of fun including both indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy that offers Arcade, bowling, go karts, roller skating, outback park, birthday parties and any events can cater and lot more!
Kristof's Entertainment Center - provide your family with a safe and friendly place to spend your day. It offers Bowling, Billiards, Bar, Arcade, Mini Golf, Go Karts , Batting, Cages and a lot more!
Raymond's Bowl & Entertainment Center - The BEST PLACE for bowling in McHenry County! It offer a wide variety of leagues for men, women, kids and seniors and competitive or social bowlers.
Kicks Family Entertainment Center - a 40,000 sq ft of amusement, recreation, and fun! With 3 large themed dining rooms, 4 party/meeting rooms, made from scratch pizza with a courteous and professional staff
Haunted Trails - one of three Chicago-land family entertainment centers comprising the Trails Entertainment Center Corporation. It offers miniature golf, go karts, kiddie karts, batting cages, rides, games, a 150 seat restaurant/ party room and an outdoor dining area for groups. It offers one of Chicagoland's largest selections of redemption games and prizes.
Stratford Square mall - offers the convenience of a gift card that can be redeemed at most Stratford Square Mall stores that accept major credit cards. You can make purchases in multiple stores using one card.
CharlesTowne Mall -is St. Charles' newest Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, and Recreation destination. New stores, new restaurants, and popular entertainment for the entire family will keep you coming back again and again.

Tourism & Travel

Illinois Office of Tourism - Official Website
GORP: Illinois Parks Guide - A website guide devoted to providing information for visitors including attractions, activities, and maps
Illinois Prairie Path website - offers information on the 61-mile trail home around twenty miles west of Chicago
Springfield Illinois - The official Travel Information page
IllinoisBeautiful.com - the number 1 online Illinois Tourism Guide to Illinois vacation attractions and events located in Illinois and throughout the Midwest.
Explore Chicago - The city of Chicago's Official Tourism Site

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