Illinois
Illinois is actually one of America's lesser-known states - but that doesn't mean it's any less interesting. Chicago alone, the economic and cultural center of Illinois, is worth more than one trip! However, images of the landscapes in Illinois do not immediately spring to mind as they would in California, Florida or the New England states, for example.
The state is located southwest of Lake Michigan, which is also home to Chicago. The capital of Illinois is Springfield, the next largest cities are Aurora, Rockford, Naperville and Peoria. The state's largest rivers are the Ohio and the Mississippi, both with numerous tributaries. The landscape is fascinatingly diverse and offers plenty of variety for every interest on vacation. Numerous reservoirs and rivers offer water landscapes that are ideal for local recreation. There are also cities with a lot of American history.
Nightlife Chicago - The home of the city blues Goodman, Shubert, Blackstone and Arie Crown are some of the larger theaters.
theaters. At the Auditorium Theater you can see ballet performances and concerts.
at the Auditorium Theater. The Lyric Opera Company performs at the Civic Center for the
Performing Arts; the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs in the
Orchestra Hall. Chicago offers a very wide range of entertainment with
nightclubs, jazz clubs, movie theaters and discotheques with belly dancing, rock bands
or folk events. The city is home to the city blues, popularized by
developed by musicians such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells and today is played by
Robert Cray in Chicago and around the world.
Worth seeing in Chicago - On the trail of Abraham Lincoln
None other than Abraham Lincoln
lived in Illinois until his election as American president!
His grave can still be found here today. Chicago is of course the tourist highlight
the highlight, much to the chagrin of the other places. Important
are the museums, the Adler Planetarium and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Lincoln Park Zoo. However, you should also enjoy the houses and shops
houses and stores, some of which were built by famous architects of the time.
architects of the time. There are numerous Civil War sites and memorials to Abraham Lincoln around Springfield.
There is no need to be short of exercise in Illinois.
Hikes, horseback rides, boat trips, fishing trips, golf games,
tennis matches and much more are possible everywhere.
Sightseeing in Illinois - A journey back in time
Springfield, the capital of the state of Illinois, is located further south
south and is a fascinating experience, especially for history buffs. It is not without reason that Illinois bears the nickname "Land of Lincoln". The
famous US President Abraham Lincoln spent a large part of his
spent a large part of his life in Illinois, and if you walk in Lincoln's footsteps in
Lincoln's footsteps in Springfield means history at your fingertips.
hands-on.
In addition to historic sites such as the house that Lincoln lived in with his family
family during his time in Springfield, the law firm where he practiced as a
lawyer, as well as his gravesite, Springfield has been home to
another highly interesting attraction in Springfield: the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum, which not only provides information about the life and work
of the 16th US President, but also documents,
and objects from the time of the Civil War and the history of Illinois.
Illinois' history.
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