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Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sports and more.
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Getting Here & Getting Around
Getting Here & Getting Around
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
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Around Illinois by Amtrak
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
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My FavoritesWinter in the middle of everything
Maggie Daley Park
Chill out in the Middle of Everything! Discover the best places to take a cozy, cold-weather getaway and spend the season going to all the can’t-miss winter events.
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Gear Up and Snow Down
You could be shredding or sledding, but you’ll never be at a loss for winter time adventure when you make it to the one of a kind Middle Wonderland.
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Cozy Middle Wonderland
Hunker down and cozy up. The Middle of Everything has one of-a-kind accommodations after your thrilled and chilled day of outdoor adventure.
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Explore Beneath the Glacial Sky
Start your snowcation where winter is done well. Outdoor and in, we’ve got activities to stave off your hibernation and keep you exploring all season long.
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Uncover Wonder
Where history influences the art, fortifies the very cityscape, and goes to flirt modern comfort. Take in the Middle of Everything and take home winter adventures to remember for years to come.
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Handmade, Homemade, Illinois Made
Make it a trip to remember with a hand-crafted local treasure. Be it wick, wood, savory, or treat, you’re sure to commit our crafts to memory. We’ll see you next time.
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Find unexpected ways to enjoy Illinois in this biannual magazine that explores every corner of the state. Each issue offers a mix of travel stories, stunning photography and timely trip ideas that make the most of each season.
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