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Dubbed the Windy City, this great American city is one of the world’s foremost centres for sport, music and modern art.

Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

This striking conservatory – home to rare tropical plants and decorated with art and water features – provides a beautiful hiatus from the hectic pace of Chicago.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Science museums, an arboretum, historic concert halls and a Japanese garden make Rockford an interesting and fun-packed destination in northern Illinois.

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a shopper, you can find something of interest in this charming suburb of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

The Skydeck at Willis Tower offers the best place in Chicago for a bird’s eye view across the breadth of the city and Lake Michigan.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Stroll along the picturesque Illinois River, through parkland and down tree-lined streets in the oldest European settlement in Illinois.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Interact with animals and watch them feeding in this eclectic zoo with a rainforest section, a carousel and a Junior Zookeeper Program.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Bird life, paved paths and a built-in music venue give one of Chicago’s newest green spaces much to offer to nature lovers, exercisers and music fans.

Opportunities for fun, learning and wonder abound at this historic and state-of-the-art museum on the pretty shore of Lake Michigan.

Opportunities for fun, learning and wonder abound at this historic and state-of-the-art museum on the pretty shore of Lake Michigan.

Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.