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Path to Freedom on Illinois’ Underground Railroad
Path to Freedom on Illinois’ Underground Railroad

Visit the secret places slaves stayed in Illinois while fleeing the South.

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Path to Freedom on Illinois’ Underground Railroad

Visit the secret places slaves stayed in Illinois while fleeing the South.

Wrigley Field Tours: Seeing Cubs History Up Close
Wrigley Field Tours: Seeing Cubs History Up Close

On a 90-minute tour of Wrigley Field, stories about the historic stadium are mix...

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Chicago
Wrigley Field Tours: Seeing Cubs History Up Close

On a 90-minute tour of Wrigley Field, stories about the historic stadium are mix...

Grant's Galena: Presidential History at the Ulysses S. Grant Home
Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena

Explore the former home of the 18th President during an idyllic Galena getaway.

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Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena

Explore the former home of the 18th President during an idyllic Galena getaway.

African-American Heritage on the South Side
African-American Heritage on the South Side

Five special places that capture Chicago’s soulful, inspired, brilliant black hi...

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Chicago
African-American Heritage on the South Side

Five special places that capture Chicago’s soulful, inspired, brilliant black hi...

The Calumet Region
The Calumet Region

Where spectacular natural areas, proud local communities, and industrial skyline...

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The Calumet Region

Where spectacular natural areas, proud local communities, and industrial skyline...

Girlfriend Getaway along the I&M Canal
Girlfriend Getaway along the I&M Canal

In the 1800s, the Illinois and Michigan Canal fueled commerce from the Illinois ...

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Girlfriend Getaway along the I&M Canal

In the 1800s, the Illinois and Michigan Canal fueled commerce from the Illinois ...

Galena Getaway
Galena Getaway

Enjoy a romantic getaway to Galena. Experience a charming historic town with sho...

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Regional Getaways
Galena Getaway

Enjoy a romantic getaway to Galena. Experience a charming historic town with sho...

Step Back in Time at Illinois' Historical Destinations
Step Back in Time at Illinois' Historical Destinations

Have you ever wanted a time machine to transport you back to the past? Forget th...

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Step Back in Time at Illinois' Historical Destinations

Have you ever wanted a time machine to transport you back to the past? Forget th...


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Girlfriend Getaway along the I&M Canal

In the 1800s, the Illinois and Michigan Canal fueled commerce from the Illinois River to Chicago. Today, follow the canal for a history-infused, shopping-filled getaway.

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Girlfriend Getaway along the I&M Canal

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