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The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

Enjoy upscale shopping, varied dining experiences and waterfront walks at this affluent suburb set on the shores of Lake Michigan.

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

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

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

Frank Lloyd Wright’s magnum opus, Unity Temple is a revolutionary design over a hundred years old – a remarkable example of religious architecture.

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

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

Learn more about this great American architect and his impact on the Chicago cityscape with a visit to his old home.

Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design. 

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

Enjoy upscale shopping, varied dining experiences and waterfront walks at this affluent suburb set on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

A large public park on the edge of Lake Michigan, with museums, beaches, nature reserves, sports fields, and space galore to while away a few hours.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.