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Music Festivals Relax under the stars during outdoor music performances or head to music festivals where concerts spill into city streets and parks.

Festivals Experience a tradition in America as you walk down city streets bustling with people and lined with food vendors, exhibits, unique shopping and more.

Fresh Air Enjoy outdoor vistas in Chicago and the surrounding countryside on these scenic trails and waterways in Illinois.

Tours Every attraction has a story to tell. So why not hear it from the experts? With insider knowledge and insider access, these guided tours enrich your holiday experience here.

Route 66 Take a nostalgic journey down a 436-mile stretch of Route 66 in Illinois dotted with 50 must-see attractions that celebrate Americana. Along the way, visit a Route 66 festival featuring classic cars that once cruised the Mother Road.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, Springfield

Follow a Brit’s adventures along Route 66.

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Great Trips to the Great Lakes region.

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