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The Places to Visit in Illinois You Got to See
Be sure to check out all these places to visit in Illinois below
Illinois has been the home to many greats of our time and times past. Abraham Lincoln practiced law and made his home in the state until he was elected President, which is why the state is known as the Land of Lincoln. He was also buried in Illinois after his death. Former President Ronald Reagan attended college in the small town of Eureka. Former Vice President, Adlai Stevenson I made his home there, as well as his son Adlai Stevenson II, who was a presidential candidate, as well as Illinois governor.
With the host of famous and notable people from the Land Of Lincoln, you can be sure that there are many places to visit in Illinois.
When looking for places to visit in Illinois, why not start out in Springfield. Not only the capital, but also the resting place of Abraham Lincoln and his family, as well as his home, which is now a historical museum. While in Springfield, you should definitely check out the capitol building, it is rich in history and beautiful in design. If you would like to keep on track with the Lincoln era, visit the Abraham Lincoln museum located in Lincoln, Illinois.
There are so many places to visit in Illinois that you will find from one end of the second longest state to the next that you will never be hurting for something to do. It is no secret that Chicago is the host city to the Sears Tower, the tallest building in the United States. Situated in the heart of Chicago, it has 110 stories and stands 1,450 feet tall. While in Chicago, after visiting the Sears Tower, for all of you sports fans out there, visit Soldier Field, The United Center, Wrigley Field, or U.S. Cellular Field. You can catch the home of the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, or White Sox and maybe see them in action as well.
Illinois is full of great places to visit, such as Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, or in Collinsville Cahokia Mounds. If a day in the sun and nature is more your speed, Illinois has a wide variety of state parks.
For example, in central Illinois, Peoria, Illinois to be exact, you can visit Wildlife Prairie Park. Wildlife Prairie park is one of the largest nature reserves in Illinois. You can view free roaming animals that once considered the area their home. Animals such as otter, elk, wolves, and bobcats are amongst the natural animals on display. There is a train tour as well as a 50-foot slide for the kids to enjoy. You get a hands on experience of life on the prairie. New Salem is a historic site you do not want to miss. Abraham Lincoln spent six years in this area and it was here that he decided he wanted to become a lawyer, which paved the way for presidency. Lincoln held many jobs in this area such as rail-splitter, postmaster, store clerk, and surveyor. It was also here he decided to serve in the Black Hawk War.
While there are many fun and exciting places to visit in Illinois, you will notice that the entire state is rich in history and takes great pride in protecting its historical monuments. Return From Places to Visit in Illinois To Places To Visit In America
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