Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Illinois
Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Illinois
Illinois is full of absolutely amazing, incredible spots.There’s plenty of natural and man-made beauty in Illinois that you probably never even knew existed, including hidden waterfalls, flooded forests, and historic structures. This video includes natural wonders as well as architectural marvels. Among our top places are the Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Shawnee National Forest famed for its awesome Garden of the Gods and home to the Rim Rock Recreational Trail. Consistently named one the top natural destination in Illinois, Garden of the Gods has amazed viewers for years. And we mean many years, as some of these rocks are 320 million years old. Here is an overview of the best places to visit in Illinois. These are just some super great places, but they don’t even come close to covering all the amazing places to explore in Illinois.
#1.Anderson Japanese Gardens
#2.Shawnee National Forest
#3.Starved Rock State Park
#4.Chicago
#5.Cahokia Mounds
#6.Galena
#7.Lincoln's New Salem
#8.Champaign-Urbana
#9.Buffalo Rock State Park
#10.Volo Bog
Valparasio Anderson's Winery | Indiana | Travel Destinations | Places to Visit
Valparaiso, is the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States.
The population, of this town. is around 32 thousand.
The site of present day Valparaiso, was included in the purchase of land, from the Potawatomi Indians, by the U.S. Government, in October 1832.
There are a number of things you can do in Valpo in summer.
To mention a few.
Popcorn festival,
Summer Jam,
The great downtown tailgate,
Valpo brew fest,
Eat-up, Wine down,
Outdoor movies,
Fall harvest festival.
And don’t forget to visit the Indiana dunes beach, it is a great place to be.
There are some interesting spots tucked away in this porter county.
One of them is, the Anderson's, Vineyard and Winery.
What you see in the video is this winery.
There is wine tasting everyday in summer, and it is a great way to spend a day.
Don't forget to pick up a couple of bottles.
I like the Ravat, it is an excellent wine.
Top Tourist Attractions in State Illinois: Travel Guide
Top Tourist Attractions in State Illinois: Travel Guide
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Anderson Japanese Gardens, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Shawnee National Forest, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Starved Rock State Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park
Illinois Tourist Attractions: 14 Places To Visit
Planning to visit Illinois? Check out our Illinois Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Illinois.
Best Places to visit in Illinois:
navy pier Chicago, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Art Institute of Chicago, Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Park Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry, Wrigley Field, Grant Park, Adler Planetarium, Anderson Japanese Gardens, Chicago Botanic Garden, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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Places You Wouldn't Want to Live in the U.S.
Are you thinking of relocating somewhere in the States? Make sure you take a look at the 12 worst places to live in the U.S. before you make any decisions about your next home base.
12. St. Louis, Missouri
Over 14% of St. Louis’ population is living below the poverty line. Out of 100,000 residents, every year 35.3 are murdered, which ranks it as one of America’s most dangerous cities too.
11. Reno, Nevada
Reno was the gambling capital of the US until Las Vegas was developed and “The Biggest Little City in the World” has been in economic decline ever since. Reno experiences nearly 39 annual crimes per 1,000 residents.
10. Modesto, California
Despite being home to the largest winery in the world, the unemployment rate was nearly 13% in 2014. Modesto ranks number one in the country for car theft and out of 200,000 residents, up to 10,000 are reported to be gang members.
9. Oakland, California
The economy in Oakland is strong with a good median household income. ($51,683.) However, home to around 50 gangs and a high violent crime rate, Oakland also suffers from high traffic congestion and poor air quality. 190% worse than the national average.
8. New Orleans, Louisiana
The “murder capital of the country, also has one of the worst toxic-substance records. New Orleans has still not recovered from Hurricane Katrina, and was ranked number two in “America’s Dirtiest Cities.”
7. Birmingham, Alabama
27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Out of every 100,000 residents, 1400 are victims of violent crimes due to the prominent drug trade and high poverty rate.
6. Stockton, California
In 2012, the city filed for bankruptcy. Forbes voted Stockton as one of the most dangerous cities in America due to its high crime rates with over 20,000 violent and property crimes committed last year.
5. Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is the largest city on the Mississippi River with over 20% of its inhabitants living below the poverty line. In Memphis you stand a 1 in 12 chance of being a victim of crime.
4. New Haven, Connecticut
Home of Yale University, the surrounding areas of New Haven are impoverished and crime ridden. Nearly 68 crimes occur annually for every 1,000 residents.
3. Cleveland, Ohio
Aside from being one of the most corrupt cities in the country, Cleveland also has harsh weather conditions, with an average of 60 inches of snowfall each year.
2. Detroit, Michigan
The city is suffering from urban decay with over 32% of residents living below the national poverty line. According to FBI Reports, Detroit has the highest rate of violent crime of any city over 200,000.
1. Camden, New Jersey
Camden has been on Forbes’ list of “America’s Most Miserable Cities” for years. Riddled with urban decay and political corruption, over 42% of its residents live below the poverty line. It also has 560% more crime than the national average.
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10 Best Places to Visit in Illinois
Illinois is a midwestern state bordering Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. Nicknamed the Prairie State, it's marked by farmland, forests, rolling hills and wetlands. Chicago, one of the largest cities in the U.S, is in the northeast on the shores of Lake Michigan. It’s famous for its skyscrapers, such as sleek, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower.
Capital: Springfield
Abbreviation: IL
Minimum wage: 8.25 USD per hour (1 Jan 2016)
Family Fun in Bloomington, Indiana
Experience a family getaway to Bloomington, Indiana and you'll fine more fun than you ever imagined. Travel on beautiful urban trails, explore the weekly Farmers' Market and visit a science museum that's just for kids! Enjoy every moment with those you love, and share the #btownlove of family fun!
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Small town in North Carolina expressing their love for this country. God bless the United States of America!
Fort Harrison State Park
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