Take a European road trip through the Land of Lincoln with these five fun attractions you can enjoy right here in Illinois. From restaurants to hotels, there is so much to do in this state that you may never want to leave the country. Scroll on for more details.
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
Flickr/Ken Lund While the original is located in Italy, this similar version is situated in the town of Niles and was built to be a water tower. Today, it belongs to the local YMCA. Learn more about it here.
- Margarita European Inn
Facebook/Margarita European Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Situated in a suburb just north of Chicago is a hotel that is truly unique. Guests enjoy the budget-friendly rates as well as top-notch service and one-of-a-kind rooms. Breakfast is definitely not to be skipped when you visit this extraordinary accommodation. Click here for additional details.
- Allerton Park and Retreat Center
Facebook/Allerton Park and Retreat Center Open to the public for free, this park was built as a private estate in the early 1900s and consists of 1,500 acres of woodlands and prairies as well as 14 formal gardens, a 10-acre meadow, and hiking trails. Additional information is available here.
- Italian Village
Facebook/Italian Village Carbondale
Facebook/Italian Village Carbondale In business since 1960, this beautiful restaurant is as much known for its food as it is for its atmosphere. Lovely indoor and outdoor seating abound and make guests feel right at home. Menu items include meatball subs, Rueben sandwiches, lasagna, ravioli, chicken Parmesan, and starters like breadsticks, chili, chicken wings, and garlic bread. More details here.
- Suzette’s Creperie
Google/Suzette’s Creperie
Facebook/Suzette’s Creperie This restaurant and bakery in one will whisk you away to France with its marvelous flavors. From the macaroons, croissants, and creme brulee to the crepes, this spot has it all. Click here to learn more.
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Flickr/Ken Lund
While the original is located in Italy, this similar version is situated in the town of Niles and was built to be a water tower. Today, it belongs to the local YMCA. Learn more about it here.
Facebook/Margarita European Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Situated in a suburb just north of Chicago is a hotel that is truly unique. Guests enjoy the budget-friendly rates as well as top-notch service and one-of-a-kind rooms. Breakfast is definitely not to be skipped when you visit this extraordinary accommodation. Click here for additional details.
Facebook/Allerton Park and Retreat Center
Open to the public for free, this park was built as a private estate in the early 1900s and consists of 1,500 acres of woodlands and prairies as well as 14 formal gardens, a 10-acre meadow, and hiking trails. Additional information is available here.
Facebook/Italian Village Carbondale
In business since 1960, this beautiful restaurant is as much known for its food as it is for its atmosphere. Lovely indoor and outdoor seating abound and make guests feel right at home. Menu items include meatball subs, Rueben sandwiches, lasagna, ravioli, chicken Parmesan, and starters like breadsticks, chili, chicken wings, and garlic bread. More details here.
Google/Suzette’s Creperie
Facebook/Suzette’s Creperie
This restaurant and bakery in one will whisk you away to France with its marvelous flavors. From the macaroons, croissants, and creme brulee to the crepes, this spot has it all. Click here to learn more.
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Address: 1566 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USAAddress: 211 W Front St, Wheaton, IL 60187, USAAddress: Leaning Tower of Niles, 6300 W Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714, USAAddress: Allerton Park & Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856, USAAddress: 405 S Washington St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
