Wanderlust World Wanderlust World * Millennium Park: Home to the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture (aka "The Bean"), Crown Fountain, and Lurie Garden
* Navy Pier: A popular tourist destination with rides, food, and shopping
* The Field Museum: A natural history museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, mummies, and more
* The Art Institute of Chicago: A world-renowned art museum with a collection that spans centuries
* Willis Tower: The second-tallest building in the United States, with stunning views of the city
Springfield
* The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum: Dedicated to the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States
* The Old State Capitol: A historic building that was once the seat of government for Illinois
* The Dana-Thomas House: A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house that is now a museum
* The Illinois State Museum: A natural history museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, wildlife, and more
* The Lincoln Home National Historic Site: The only home Lincoln ever owned
Galena
* Galena Historic District: A charming town with well-preserved historic architecture
* The Ulysses S. Grant Home: The former home of the 18th President of the United States
* The Old Market House: A historic building that is now a museum and market
* The Dowling House: A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house that is now a museum
* The Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa: A popular resort with golf, skiing, and a spa
Starved Rock State Park
* A beautiful state park with canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trails
* Starved Rock: A large sandstone bluff that is a popular climbing destination
* Illinois River: A scenic river that flows through the park
* Matthiessen State Park: A neighboring state park with more hiking trails and waterfalls
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
* A UNESCO World Heritage Site with the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico
* Monks Mound: The largest earthen mound in the Americas
* Woodhenge: A circle of wooden posts that is believed to have been used for astronomical purposes
* Interpretive Center: A museum with exhibits on the Cahokia culture