United States Travel : Midwest : Illinois Travel
Hot Dogs and Pizza - Feb 8, 2008 - 4:48:43 PM
Any attempt to really come to appreciate the amazing sightseeing that is possible in America would have to include stops in some of the country’s truly great cities.  For some reason when we think of outstanding cities of America, we tend to drift to the coasts.  And to be sure from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle to the west to New York, Boston and Washington to the east, there are some amazing American cities on those two coasts.

United States Travel : Midwest : Illinois Travel
Visit Charming Historical Springfield, Illinois - Feb 7, 2008 - 6:24:36 PM
When you first arrive in this city, you could be forgiven for not realizing that this is actually the state capital of Illinois – it lacks the hustle and bustle usually associated with most state capitals, and certainly lacks the energy of Illinois’s most famous city, Chicago. However, the gentle sereneness of Springfield are in keeping with its history, for this is Lincoln’s town. He was part of the group of people responsible for making Springfield the state capital, and this is his final resting place.

United States Travel : Midwest : Illinois Travel
Wild Turkey Inn in Illinois - Nov 18, 2007 - 8:28:00 PM
One of the most unusual bed and breakfasts is found in historic Galena, Illinois. This is a nature lovers delight. The Wild Turkey bed and breakfast uses a farmhouse theme. Set on 26 acres of some of Illinois most scenic land. Flocks of wild turkeys roost in the trees surrounding the farmhouse. The neighbors are very quiet. Sitting on the back porch you can watch the deer and many varieties of birds that live in the abundant trees and dine from the many feeders below. The wild turkey is so passionate about the wildlife that its three bedrooms are named after some of the local variety of birds.