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This 1,500-acre preserve is one of the last three remaining areas in the state with more than 500-acres of the forest.
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This 1,500-acre preserve is one of the last three remaining areas in the state with more than 500-acres of the forest.
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This historic house in Chicago is Hyde Park neighborhood was once the home of physicist Arthur H. Compton.
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Between the sandstone cliffs, babbling creeks, and secret swimming holes, this lush park is one of the best places to visit in the Shawnee National Forest.
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This waterfall may only be 20-feet in height, but it is trickling streams that flow for an additional 80-feet across steep rocks and sandstone ledges, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the state!
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Once you step foot inside this magical forest of 1,000-year-old cypress trees, you will be amazed that someplace this beautiful actually exists.
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These grass-covered mounds are not just part of a pretty outdoor park they are actually the remnants of an ancient pre-Columbian Native American city that dates back over 1,000 years.
Out of all the waterfalls in Matthiessen State Park, this one has to be the most stunning.
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As you cruise down the Ohio River, look up at the limestone bluffs and you will see a massive 55-foot-wide cave peering over you.
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Considered to be an architectural and engineering achievement, this historic lighthouse has been guarding the Chicago Harbor for over 100 years.
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Perched in the center of Grant Park in downtown Chicago, this rococo wedding cake-styled fountain is one of the largest in the world.
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Over 300 years ago, this French military fort was one of the most prominent structures of the French Colonial Empire.
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This lighthouse was built in Evanston after numerous, devastating shipping disasters occurring off the shore of Lake Michigan.
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A designated National Natural Landmark, this serene pond is a critical habitat for many native birds and animals.
Once used to smelt iron ore that was collected from the nearby mines, this once-functioning furnace is now a fascinating historic site in the Shawnee National Forest.
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At first glance, this short .7-mile trail might not seem like much.
Most history buffs are aware of Jean Baptiste Point Du Sables legacy as the first non-indigenous settler in Chicago.
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Covering over 105 acres of southern Illinois, this ancient site was once home to Mississippian culture tribes that lived in the area between 1,000 and 700 years ago.
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Take a step back in time while you explore a slice of Illinois state history at this living history farm and log cabin.
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This tomb in the Oak Ridge Cemetery is the final resting place for Abraham Lincoln.
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Illinois has its fair share of rocky bluffs and steep canyons, but this one in the Shawnee National Forest has to be the most peaceful.
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The gigantic 200-foot walls of sandstone cradle the sides of Lush Creek as it twists and turns through this 906-acres of untouched wilderness.
The fossils that were discovered in this site near Morris have formed over 309 million years ago.
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This rocky bluff may not look like much at first glance, but it Is historical importance dates back over 9,000 years.
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Established in 1876, this cornfield is the oldest experimental field in the country.
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Chicago has its very own slice of natural prairie grasslands right in the heart of downtown.
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This once-thriving village in the Illinois River valley was home to the Kaskaskia tribe in the late 1600s.
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Springfield Is fifth capitol building has a rich history that dates back almost 200 years.
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This 946-acre island on the Mississippi River is the largest government-owned weapons manufacturing arsenal in the country, producing military-grade tanks, grenade launchers, and artillery for over 140 years.
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The longevity of Illinois tallgrass prairie regions can be attributed to the herds of bison that roam through the land.
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Hugging the southern border of Illinois and Kentucky, this diverse region is home to some of the most spectacular natural attractions in the state.
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This 3,800-acre property of protected prairie grasslands, marshy wetlands, and wooded forests is one of the few places in Illinois of its kind.
A testament to a lifetime of wind and rain erosion, this natural bridge is an architectural masterpiece.
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Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this church is considered to be one of his most influential works.
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This nature reserve near the northern border of Illinois is the last remaining quaking bog in the entire state.
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This is one of the more unique attractions in Illinois that is guaranteed to delight both nature enthusiasts and animal lovers.
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Take one step inside Starved Rock State Park and you will immediately feel as if you have just entered an entirely different world.