Travel is something Nick and I enjoy very much. We’ve been fortunate enough to travel to many worldly destinations, so wrapping our head around “vacationing” in Alton, Illinois was a bit of a challenge at first. But wow! We were …
There’s something about the story of Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, located in the town of Tuscola in Illinois’ Land of Lincoln region, that makes it an instant classic. Forget the fact that the candy is delicious, innovative and all handmade. Forget …
Winter offers a whole new world of opportunities at Starved Rock State Park. For those who love peaceful wintry scenery, venturing to Starved Rock in the winter provides an entirely different experience than other times of the year. Maybe you’ll spy …
Imagine seeing Marilyn Monroe’s beauty supplies, costumes worn by Angelina Jolie and Elvis Presley’s guitars all in one place. The truly unique Americana Hollywood Museum, in Metropolis, is home to thousands of examples of kitschy memorabilia from past and present …
Have you ever wondered what the U.S. was like at the time of the Louisiana Purchase, or what it would have been like to explore unchartered territories with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark? Begin your own exploration of the past …
"Magnificent stuff happens in Illinois! Like this great shot of Chicago’s skyline from Pascale M. #ILmagstuff http://t.co/V7M8eBY2Ie "
Wed, May 22, 2013
