Explore the history and natural beauty of the “Land of Lincoln” with our travel experts. Discover the best sights to see and what to do from Chicago to a scenic drive along Route 66.
First developed in 1900, the original Michelin Guide was produced to help drivers find trusted, high-caliber amenities—like restaurants—along various routes in each state. By 1926, the guide progressed to rating restaurants of exceptional quality with stars....
What is the first thought that comes to your mind when someone mentions camping? Swimming in a nearby lake or a river? Sleeping underneath the stars? Fighting off annoying bugs? Most people associate camping with summer and hot days when you don’t even need a...
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It’s been 13 years since preservationists and art collectors, Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown, opened their first 21c Museum Hotel. It operates inside renovated 19th century warehouse space in Louisville, Kentucky. Its two-story contemporary art gallery...
During a visit to Rockford, Illinois, I was impressed by the beauty of this riverfront midwestern town. One of my favorite spots was the Anderson Japanese Gardens, a place for "reflection, serenity, and renewal" just off Rock River in the heart of Rockford. The...
This article originally appeared in the August 2017 issue of So Scottsdale! magazine. Chicago might be known as the "Windy City" with long, cold winters, but its summers are delightful, with pleasant weather (maximum temperatures are in the 80s) ad festivals and...
I arrived at The Peninsula Chicago in the heart of downtown, at the hotel’s invitation, on a chilly March evening, after dining with friends. Luxury defined this hotel from the moment I entered the building. It continued to the spacious, gorgeous check in lobby and...
German-inspired Christmas markets are popping up across the U.S. Glittering lights reflecting off the snow. The smell of hot spiced wine and gingerbread. The sound of Christmas carols and the jingle of bells. German-inspired Christmas markets are popular throughout...