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An aerial view of the Oak Street Beach in Chicago. You can see the beach on Lake Michigan and then right behind it is the city skyline of Chicago. The beach and the city extend into the horizon for miles and the water on the lake is very blue. It is one of the best things to do in Illinois

20 Things To Do In Illinois: The Ultimate Bucket List

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If you are looking for things to do in Illinois, then you will love this list! Illinois is a beautiful state in the …

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brilliant tree tunnel with orange and red leaves. fall in t he Midwest

12 Best Places To Experience Fall In The Midwest

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Searching for the best places to experience fall in the Midwest? I am a Midwesterner, born and raised in Ohio. I can …

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15 Best Places For Breakfast In Chicago

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Looking for the best places for breakfast in Chicago? Look no further! I have narrowed down the best 15 places to have …

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15 Best Airbnbs In The Midwest (Cabins, VRBOs, and More!)

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Are you looking for the best Airbnbs in the Midwest? Then look no further! This list is full of amazing Midwest …

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a map of the United States with the states route 66 passes through highlighted in pale yellow. Route 66 is in green with red dots as stopping places

15 Best Route 66 Attractions For Your Bucket List

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Have you ever wondered what the best Route 66 attractions are? I've driven on Route 66 many times, and there are some …

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A cave with a waterfall flowing over the side and lush green trees behind. In an article about waterfalls in Illinois

14 Beautiful Waterfalls in Illinois

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Are you looking for waterfalls in Illinois? You are in the right place. In this article, I will walk you through …

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silver monument shaped as a bean. 2 days in chicago

The Ultimate 2 Days In Chicago Itinerary

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If you’re looking for an itinerary to help you navigate your upcoming 2 days in Chicago, you’ve come to the right …

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a sign in chicago marking the beginning of historic route 66 one of the best midwest road trips

15 Fun Midwest Road Trips For Your Bucket List

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Looking for fun Midwest Road Trips to explore? Then take a look at this list full of the best Midwest road trips. I …

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A large grasshopper sculpture on the Enchanted Highway one of the best hidden gems in Midwest

15 Amazing Hidden Gems In The Midwest

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Are you looking for interesting and exciting hidden gems in the Midwest? Then check out this list that is full of …

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Chicago skyline at sunset.

15 Best Day Trips From Chicago Worth The Effort

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Are you looking for the best day trips from Chicago that are actually worth the effort? Then this list is for …

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