Springfield city

Chicago

Giant skyscrapers of XIX cent. are in the business quarter of Chicago - «The Loop», young companies would like «Gold Coast», Bohemia lives in the «Wicker Park» area and «Bucktown» - is a park zone

Illinois

The state of Illinois can be divided into two parts: the raucous industrial city of Chicago and agricultural Illinois itself with its settled life

Galena

Galena is surrounded by charming landscapes. The valley of the Galena River is a perfect place to have a holiday with your beloved people

Joliet

Joliet is a prosperous city full of business centers and tourist attractions. Currently is the fourth largest Illinois city, but it is still growing

Metropolis

Metropolis is known as the official home of the most famous superhero. You can find his 15-foot bronze statue in the centre of Superman Square

 
Argyle Night Market

Chestnut Mountain ski resort

The Chestnut Mountain Resort is located near Galena. Its slopes are mostly blue and green ones, which makes the resort ideal for beginner skiers

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Long ago, when Lincoln was just a smart lawyer, he lived and worked in Springfield. A house, where he lived from 1844 to 1861, is now open to public

Old State Capitol

The Old State Capitol, built in 1837-40, is popular among US presidents: both Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama made their candidacy announcements here

Robert Cumpston`s metal sculptures

Robert Cumpston, a former farmer, has eventually found himself in art. His metal scrap animals are a rather popular attraction in Illinois

Shea’s Gas Station Museum

Shea's Gas Station Museum and its owner, Bill Shea, tell the story of American gas stations, showing what they were about half a century ago