Illinois Places to See

Illinois Places to See, Illinois Tourism

We have selected our favorite, sometimes less known places to see when visiting Illinois.

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago
The Art Institute, founded in 1893, houses both a museum and a school. The museum contains more than 300,00 works including such celebrated pieces as Grant Woodss American Gothic, Edward Hoppers Night Hawks and 33 paintings by Claude Monet.

Dickson Mounds - between Lewistown and Havana
This on-site archeological museum allows visitors to explore the world of the American Indian through hands-on activities, interpretive exhibits, and a variety of special events. The museum is a National Historic Site and a branch of the Illinois State Museum.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Springfield
Opening in 2003, this state-of-the-art museum will present the life of Abraham Lincoln through interactive technology, hands-on exhibits, and the worlds largest collection of Lincoln memorabilia. The website provides a virtual tour of the museum.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum - Chicago
Located along the shore of Lake Michigan, Adler was the first planetarium to be established in America. The museum collection houses more than 2,000 historic navigational, astronomical, and mathematical instruments. Also included are exhibits on the solar system, the Milky Way, the history of astronomical discovery and how astronomy has affected different cultures.

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Featured Illinois Colleges and Universities

University of Phoenix

Earn your degree, advance your career, secure your future all online. University of Phoenix is a true innovator in distance education. Their Business, Technology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Education degree programs are designed specifically for busy professionals. Imagine earning the degree you've always wanted from home, at work, or while traveling. Click here to learn more.

DeVry University

DeVry University offers flexible scheduling and the convenience to study at any of 80+ locations, online or a combination of both. Earn a respected associate degree, bachelors degree or masters degree from an accredited university. A career-oriented education from DeVry University will put you in a great place to begin or advance in the workplace when you graduate. Click here to learn more.

Vatterott College, Quincy, Illinois

Recently awarded the title of "Best School" by the Missouri Association of Private Career Schools Vatterott College has a long tradition of excellence. With over 30 years experience and 17 campuses across the Midwest, Vatterott College has become a leader in preparing students to meet the market demand for technically superior employees. Vatterott is an accredited college through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Click here to learn more.