I have a love/hate relationship with tourist attractions. Sometimes they are a complete waste of time, like overpriced Instagram photo-moment-laden museums, while others can enlighten you. Luckily, my ...

CHICAGO — On Monday, Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Office of Tourism announced the launch of Illinois' summer ad campaign, "Middle of ...

When you think of vacation, you may picture a long, lazy day at the beach or a hike up a mountain trail with time to breathe in the scenery. Those are excellent ways to rest and recharge. But when I ...

About once a year, I make the long trek from Michigan to one of our Southern states to attend one of my favorite travel creator conferences. That means I get the joy of driving through Southernmost ...

Rolling hills, 1800s architecture, and sweeping Driftless views… this northwest Illinois town delivers history and scenery without the crowds.

Enjoy Illinois’ Autumn Trip Planner and Fall Colour Report is now live, showcasing the best places across Illinois to see the brilliant colours flourish as the seasons change. Embark on an ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The hotel industry broke its pre-pandemic record for revenue during the last 12 months. That's one of the clearest signs that tourism is on the road to recovery. "Our tourism industry ...

As days shorten and temperatures drop, trees across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions might offer incredible displays of autumn colors. Most of Illinois is expected to reach peak foliage around ...

Visitors take in Cloud Gate, better known as “The Bean,” in Chicago in this file photo. The sculpture was recently named a top “tourist trap” in the world, according to an USA Today analysis. TNS File ...

Illinois, which bills itself as the “Middle of Everything” in an ongoing TV ad campaign, may also be in the middle of a post-pandemic tourism recovery. While some metrics still lag, Illinois hotel ...