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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.
32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
On The Waterfront, Rockford
Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
World Music Festival: Chicago
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.
Chicago Gourmet
Berghoff Oktoberfest, Chicago
Lynfred Winery's Oktoberfest, Roselle
Morton Pumpkin Festival, Morton
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Fall Festival, Cobden
Amish Country Cheese Fest, Arthur
Fresh Air
Enjoy outdoor vistas in Chicago and the surrounding countryside on these scenic trails and waterways in Illinois.
Bobby’s Bike Hike, Chicago
Seadog Chicago
Horseback Rides at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena
Hiking at Starved Rock State Park, Utica
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.
Architecture Tours, Chicago
Greeter Tours, Chicago
Dining Tours, Chicago
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
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