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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Springfield, IL
Historic Site in Springfield, IL USA

Located in a historic neighborhood, the Lincoln Home features actual Lincoln family furnishings and period artifacts in an authentically reproduced setting, revealing an intimate glimpse of Lincoln as a husband, father, neighbor and politician.


Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House
Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Kankakee, IL
Historic Site in Kankakee, IL USA

See historic Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture This Prairie Style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright along with its neighboring home. The houses are acknowledged by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy as Wright's first house designs that ushered in Wright's Prairie Style. The B.

The Catchup Bottle
The Catchup Bottle Top Attraction!
Historic Site in Collinsville, IL USA

Looming over Collinsville, this is an internationally known roadside attraction that was even mentionin the the Twilight film. The World's Largest Catsup BottleĀ« stands proudly next to Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois. This unique 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S.

Cahokia Mounds
Cahokia Mounds Top Attraction!
Historic Site in Collinsville, IL USA

The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. A World Treasure In 1982, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), designated Cahokia Mounds a World Heritage Site for its importance to our understanding of the prehistory of North America.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
Historic Site in Collinsville, IL USA

Largest prehistoric Indian site in the US


Historic Pleasant Home
Historic Pleasant Home things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Historic Site in Oak Park, IL USA

Guided tours of Pleasant Home are offered year-round to individuals and groups and they allow you to explore this Prairie School design. Explore this opulent mansion designed by prominent Prairie School architect George W. Maher in 1897. A National Historic Landmark, Pleasant Home features a wonderful Arts & Crafts interior with art glass windows and intricate carved wood. Museum shop on site.

Historic Sandwich Opera House
Historic Sandwich Opera House things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
Historic Site in Sandwich, IL USA

Tour the Historic buidling from 1879. Check out our website for current information about performances. Concert Venue. Live theatrical performances. A Wedding and Party Room rental. The Sandwich Opera House preserves a space in history and allows you to go back in time.

1950's Park Forest Museum
1950's Park Forest Museum things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
Historic Site in Park Forest, IL USA

History of Vintage Valentines Day The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit.

Historical Walk on Ridge Rd
Historical Walk on Ridge Rd
Historic Site in Lansing, IL USA

Historic Walk Lansing Historical Society President Paul Schultz will lead a walking tour along Lansing's main street, pointing out sites of historical, geological and architectural interest.


Step Back Into a 1950's Valentine's Day
Step Back Into a 1950's Valentine's Day things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
Historic Site in Park Forest, IL USA

1950's Decorations The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party.

STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
Historic Site in Park Forest, IL USA

History of Vintage Valentines Day The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit.


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