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For a quiet getaway amid a beautiful landscape, visit the Amana

Once a hub of communal living, the Amana Colonies today offer great food, art, crafts and landscapes favored by American artist Grant Wood.

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Mill City Museum: The history of flour power

This Minneapolis museum, located in a huge historic mill, has unique and interactive exhibits dedicated to the city's flour industry past and present.

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Starved Rock Lodge

Whether it be for fall leaf-peeping or a long drive for breakfast, Starved Rock Lodge offers a peaceful reprieve.

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Old World Wisconsin: A must-see historical haven

The world's largest rural life museum takes visitors back through time thanks to more than 60 historic structures collected from throughout the state.

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Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time

A mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.

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Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price

The northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.

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Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs

The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century

A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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Legoland Discovery Center: building blocks of fun

The first in the United States, Chicago's Legoland Discovery Center mixes interactive exhibits with amazing Lego models, rides and 4D shows for full family fun.

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The Morton Arboretum: The great outdoors just outside the city

This 1,700 acre natural wonderland includes gardens, streams, trails, mazes and a whole lot more guaranteed to entertain visitors of all ages.

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Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close

This west suburb treatment, rehabilitation and education center looks after local wildlife and teaches visitors what they can do to help.

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Abraham Lincoln's Home

At Home With President Abraham Lincoln: A History Lesson in Springfield.

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Milwaukee County Zoo: Where the wild things roam

The Milwaukee County Zoo has grown from a small bird aviary to being one of the nation's top zoos, home to 1,800 animals on 200 beautiful acres.

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Six Flags Great America: big thrills at a big park

Chicago's Great America and Hurricane Harbor deliver on thrills, spills and entertainment at this whopping 320-acre theme and water park .

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Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet

Visit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.

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Route 66 Raceway Pays Homage to a Historic Road.

Get your kicks and more at Route 66 Raceway where speed, world-class motorsports and funny cars rule the road.

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Sprecher Brewery

Sprecher Brewery in Glendale, Wisconsin thankfully became the city's first microbrewery since Prohibition.

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Santiago Calatrava's Famed Milwaukee Art Museum

One of the world's most beautiful art museums is located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee.

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Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground

This newly expanded suburban museum uses interactive exhibits to teach kids math, science, social skills, and how to navigate the big world around them.

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Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe

Few cities can rival the sheer beauty and scale of Chicago’s Botanic Garden. Flourishing on 385 acres in the north suburb of Glencoe, the lovely public garden is one of the most visited in the nation, attracting more than thr ...

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Brookfield Zoo: "barless" habitats brings animals up close

This city zoo is considered one of the best in the country, with massive indoor habitats and more than 200 acres of entertainment.

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Ravinia Festival: a summer musical must

The oldest musical festival in North America, Ravinia attracts big crowds with top-notch talent and eclectic summer line-ups.

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Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price

This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca

The early 20th century Oak Park home and studio of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright shines light on the beginnings of modern design.

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Ernest Hemingway Birthplace: Where history sparked imagination

The childhood home of an American legend has been beautifully restored, bringing the past back to life in Oak Park.

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Ernest Hemingway Museum: A glimpse into greatness

This Oak Park attraction boasts authentic memorabilia - including letters, diaries and photos - from one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

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For something novel visit Novelty Golf and Games, then hop over

Show off your miniature golfing skills at Novelty Golf where the chickens, mice and elephants await to throw you off course.

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Fitzgerald's: A classic music joint with loads of charm

This popular west suburb music venue has a bar, restaurant, patio and sprawling live performance area made famous in several Hollywood films.

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Vintage Baseball: Old school summer entertainment

Leagues like Wisconsin's Eagle Diamonds are using historic uniforms, equipment and 1860's rules to recreate the beginnings of baseball, all with very entertaining results.

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Printer's Row Lit Fest: a gathering for the bookish

Voracious readers, unite! The Printer's Row Lit Fest on June 6–7 is a bookworm's utopia.

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The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexes

Men of the minor league take on Chicago's Women's slow-pitch softball team in what is billed as "The Battle of the Sexes."

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Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3

This historic Illinois village attracts loads of sweets lovers with its annual festival dedicated to all things chocolate.

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Father's Day Classic Car Show rolls in June 21

Oakbrook Center's 41st annual Father's Day Classic Car Show will appeal to the whole family, with more than 100 vintage cars set among beautiful gardens, shops and restaurants.

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23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Dust off your kilt and whet your appetite for some haggis. It's time for the Highland Games on June 19–20.

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Highland Games bounce back from big storm

Oak Brook's 23rd annual Highland Games saw significant damage from storms, but thousands still turned out for this yearly festival dedicated to all things Scottish.

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Omega Restaurant: Plentiful portions for a puny price

Omega Restaurant, a northwest suburban favorite, is packing patrons in with big meals, delectable desserts and reasonable prices.

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Mapleberry Pancake House: No dinner, but great dishes and deals

This west suburb strip mall surprise offers friendly service and delicious breakfast and lunch dishes for a downright steal.

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Indian Garden: A sublime strip mall surprise

This hidden gem offers a mammoth menu, delectable dishes and very reasonable prices. It's a fun find for Indian food fans in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

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Peggy Kinnane's: The Emerald Isle in Arlington Heights

This neighborhood pub serves up authentic Irish food, drink and even atmosphere, with stone, wood and memorabilia straight from Ireland.

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Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee Brings German Food to the Midwest.

Milwaukee, once a thriving community of German immigrants remains the place for some of the best German food in the country. Karl Ratzsch's tops the list.

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Johnnie's Beef: an Elmwood Park institution

A local joint packs patrons in with a mini menu of tasty treats, like juicy beef sandwiches and tangy Italian ices.

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Marion Street Cheese Market: eat, drink, shop and be merry

Oak Park's Marion Street Cheese Market packs a punch with its wide culinary offerings.

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Poor Phil's: a neighborhood bar and grill done right

Sizzling seafood, a massive beer menu and outdoor summer seating make this Oak Park eatery a stand-out.

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Mama Thai: Authentic flavors abound in Oak Park

Chicago may have loads of Thai restaurants, but Mama Thai proves the real deal thanks to delicious and delicate dishes, reasonable prices and a comfy atmosphere.

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Grape Leaves Restaurant: a world away in Oak Park

A little eatery offers a big taste of the Middle East in a historic northwest Chicago neighborhood.

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Lalo's Restaurant: big, bold Mexican meals

With sauces that seem to elevate the typical fare to something special,12 Lalo's locations offer authentic Mexican flavors and mammoth margaritas.

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UBBA Bar and Restaurant--The Old Crawford Inn

Known as the Ubar in the 1930s, UBAA Bar and Restaurant is a throw back to the old, rural roadside establishments.

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Pita Inn

Stopping at Skokie's Pita Inn restaurant is like traveling to another country. This easy-on-the-pocket favorite for Middle Eastern fare draws people from every culture.

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Walker Bros.: Pancakes, waffles and omelettes, oh my!

This north Chicago pancake house chain is famous for a massive breakfast menu, but its their delectable ooey goeey apple pancake that put them on the map.

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It's the sauce and more at Hecky's World Famous Barbecue

Forget Memphis. The world's best barbecue is at Hecky's in Evanston. That's right. Evanston. Ah, the sweet smell of bbq success!

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