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Information on attractions, accommodations, and dining in Illinois - and much more, including things to see and do, parks and recreational areas, annual and special events, and climate information!

Visitor Information
Accommodations Suggestions
City and Town Information
Books, Maps and Other Resources for Illinois

Attractions and Things to See and Do
State Parks and Recreation Areas
Annual Events
Dining Suggestions

Climate and Weather Information
Driving Information
Some Favorites in Illinois
Illinois Links

Other Interesting Travel Links
Discounts & Deals, Steals, and Free Stuff!

Posters and Framed Art for Illinois

James Blakeway - Chicago Illinois by Day
Chicago Illinois by Day
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Visitor Information
Illinois Bureau of Tourism
620 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62701
1-800-226-6632
http://www.enjoyillinois.com.

State of Illinois; 1-800-223-0121 or 1-312-793-2094. Available 24 hours a day.

Click on Chicago travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit. Area Travel Packets was created to help travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them plan their vacations ahead of time. 

Climate and Weather Information
For climate information on Illinois, click on Climatologies and then click on the map to find Illinois.

Driving Information
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Get around the state of Illinois a new vehicle from the Ford family of fine cars and trucks. Click on the button to the right for some good prices on Ford products. Build and price a Ford Vehicle or search for your local Ford Dealer

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GE Motor Club
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GE Motor Club cuts out the worry as you make a short trip to the grocery store for milk or decide to take that long family vacation you’ve been thinking about. Does this interest you? It should! You don’t have to have a new car to enjoy the perks of driving one. Here are some of the roadside emergency services you will enjoy as a member of the GE Motor Club:

*Towing up to 100 miles
*Lockout service
*Battery boost/jump start
*Flat tire service
*Fuel delivery
*Winching/stuck vehicle
These are all excellent services, but they’re not all of the perks you will enjoy as a member. By joining today, you will also have access to free custom trip routing as well as hotel and car rental discounts. We’ll even let a second family member join for free! Along with 24/7 roadside assistance, GE Motor Club offers travel benefits, customized maps and directions, auto related legal services, and much more!  All of the available services from GE Motor Club allow you to drive with a little extra peace of mind. No driver should ever be without a GE Motor Club membership. This means you! Click here for more information.

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State Parks and Recreation Areas
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Annual Events
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Attractions and Things to See and Do

Great Lakes 88 Great Vacations - Great vacation ideas in the areas surrounding the Great Lakes. Want to visit the Great Lakes area but are unsure of what to do? Check out this book for some ideas.

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Click on Chicago travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit. Area Travel Packets was created to help travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them plan their vacations ahead of time. 


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Chicago White Sox Tickets

The White Sox play at  U.S. Cellular Field, 333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616. Phone: (312) 674-1000. Chicago White Soxs

The Cubs play at Wrigley Field, 1060 West Addison, Chicago, IL 60613-4397. Phone: (773) 404-2827. Chicago Cubs


Chicago Cubs Tickets

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Restaurants and Dining

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Some Favorites in Illinois
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Date this page was last edited: Saturday, August 02, 2008 17:10:43

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