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A couple stands holding each other overlooking the river on a date night in Chicago.

15 Romantic Ideas for a Date Night in Chicago

June 7, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored Leave a Comment

If you are looking for ideas for a romantic date night in Chicago, there are so many options! Listed below are a mix …

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Filed Under: Exciting Cities, Illinois Tagged With: Chicago, Illinois, Midwest, Travel, USA

silver monument shaped as a bean. 2 days in chicago

The Ultimate 2 Days In Chicago Itinerary

June 1, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored 3 Comments

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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Filed Under: Exciting Cities, Illinois, Weekend Getaways Tagged With: Chicago Itinerary, Illinois, Travel, USA

An orange tent on the sandy shores of a lake which is a great place to go camping in Illinois. The sun is starting to set over the lake.

15 Best Places To Go Camping In Illinois

May 9, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored Leave a Comment

Are you trying to plan a trip to go camping in Illinois? Then you've come to the right place! Illinois is a beautiful …

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One of the cute small towns in Illinois with vintage buildings in background and clock in forefront

15 Charming Small Towns In Illinois

October 5, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored 1 Comment

There are so many charming small towns in Illinois waiting to be explored! There is a special allure to small-town …

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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

June 23, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored 2 Comments

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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scrambles eggs with fried bacon and sausage in an article about breakfast in Chicago

15 Best Places For Breakfast In Chicago

May 1, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored 7 Comments

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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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

April 11, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored Leave a Comment

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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Filed Under: Illinois, Things To Do Tagged With: Illinois, Travel, USA, Waterfalls in Illinois

Chicago skyline at sunset.

15 Best Day Trips From Chicago Worth The Effort

February 17, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored 1 Comment

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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Filed Under: Exciting Cities, Illinois, Things To Do, Weekend Getaways Tagged With: Chicago, Illinois, United States

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