Last year, Illinois turned 200 years old. Join in on the celebrations by checking out the State’s all-year round festivals… BY ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TOURISM In the 200 years since it became a state, Illinois has been home to a countless number of people. Everyone and everything that has been built, born, and grown here [….]
Where to eat, shop, stay, and play in the LGBTQI-friendly getaway in northwest Illinois If you need a little R&R and want to get away from the bustle of big city life, the quaint historic town of Galena is a must-do and tops our list of LGBTQI-friendly weekend getaways in Illinois. Here’s a look at where to [….]
Travel with Pride in Illinois From fabulous nightlife to quaint retreats, Illinois greets LGBTQ travelers with trip ideas that start in Chicago’s vibrant LGBTQ neighborhoods and continue to attractions and festivals around the state. Welcome to the Neighborhood Feel right at home – even miles from home – in Chicago’s vibrant LGBTQ communities… Andersonville This [….]
Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, you’ll find it in Illinois — a destination that’s #amazingforall BY ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TOURISM Start your trip in Chicago, the large, shimmering city on the shores of Lake Michigan. In the summer, city life meets beach life thanks to Chicago’s 26 miles of publicly owned beaches, where [….]
From ice skating and Christmas markets to sparkling shows on Broadway in Chicago, Illinois has got you covered (in snow) 🎄 BY DANIELLE MUSTARDE WHY NOT SPEND CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO THIS YEAR? Have you had your fill of UK-based festivities? Looking to spend Christmas a little differently? Then the US state of Illinois, an LGBTQ+ friendly [….]
All over Illinois, autumn transforms cities, towns, and forests into a vivid landscape of spectacular views BY ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TOURISM CLOUD GATE The breeze off Lake Michigan meets the cool, crisp air of autumn. Bits of red, yellow, and orange dapple the trees lining the Chicago streets or climbing the bluffs of a riverside [….]
Are you up for amazing? ✨ BY ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TOURISM ALL IMAGES COURTESY: ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TOURISM As a celebration of diversity and inclusiveness, the Illinois Office of Tourism introduces its new Amazing For All campaign, welcoming everyone to experience the places and people that make Illinois amazing! The new initiative builds on the momentum of [….]
