Illinois family vacation guide:
Illinois is a state of the United States of America and with an estimated population of 12,831,970
(2006) the most populous state in the Midwest and the fifth most populous in the nation.
Illinois has a large and cosmopolitan population. The capital of Illinois is Springfield and Largest city is Chicago. Its central location, connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River via the Illinois River,
made it a transportation hub for 150 years.
Some of the Illinois key areas are: The cosmopolitan city of Chicago, attracts visitors from around the globe and mixes business with pleasure.
Northern Illinois, famous for its scenic landscapes.
Western Illinois, bordered by the Mississippi river, considered to be the river country,
Central Illinois, known for its chronicles of times past, and a bright view of the future.
Southern Illinois, caters to active lifestyles of vacationers.
When you spend your family vacation in Illinois you’ll be ideally situated to enjoy the numerous attractions and activities in America’s heartland.
City lovers, history lovers, nature lovers Illinois satisfies. Whether you are looking for a scenic view from up high, or down low, Illinois has it all
and can be a perfect destination for your next family vacation.
Important cities and towns in Illinois:
Some of the most important and popular cities and towns in Illinois are: Aurora, Belleville, Bloomington/Normal, Carbondale, Champaign/Urbana, Chicago, Danville, Decatur, DeKalb, East St. Louis, Elgin, Freeport, Galesburg, Joliet, Kankakee, Moline/Rock Island, Naperville, Peoria, Quincy, Rockford, Springfield and Waukegan.
Accommodations:
Looking for family friendly Illinois hotels? Many of Illinois family hotels and resorts offer unique vacation accommodations, including family suites and kid suites, complimentary hot breakfast, family style dining and friendly service. In Illinois you'll find lodging accommodations ranging from family friendly bed and breakfasts to secluded cabins to lakeside resorts to family friendly exclusive hotels. Why not check out one of the campgrounds Illinois has to offer. Or choose a vacation rental, from lakeside cottages to cozy mountain cabins to city apartments, there are lots of family friendly Illinois vacation rentals that will meet all your needs. As you can see Illinois has a variety of accommodations that are well suited for your family vacation.
Attractions:
Illinois has exciting activities and attractions that are fun for the whole family, from amusement and themeparks to outdoor adventure to water fun and zoos and ... many more.
Illinois Amusement and Theme Parks:
Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village
Donley's Wild West Town
Kiddieland
Six Flags Great America
Waterparks and waterfun:
Hurricane Harbor
Knight's Caribbean Water Adventure
Magic Waters
Zoos:
Brookfield Zoo
Henson Robinson Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Other Illinois activities for your family vacation:
Lincoln Highway
Starved Rock State Park in Utica
John Deere Pavilion in Moline
Wheels Through Time Museum in Mount Vernon
Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville
Millennium Park
Shedd Aquarium
Navy Pier
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