Cahokia Mounds preserves 70 of the original 120 earthen mounds built by pre-historic Native Americans. Visitors may climb a stairway to the top of Monks Mound, where interpretive signs provide an explanation of the impressive view.
One of only seven Baha'i temples in the world at present, this unique structure symbolizes unity and invites prayer to God. The quiet serenity of the Baha'i House of Worship reflects the spiritual truths of the Baha'i Faith: the oneness of God, the oneness of humanity and the oneness of religion.
Starved Rock Park is a world apart from anything else in Illinois! You will know it the minute you enter the park, as you wind your car through the towering trees.
Six Flags Great America is a 304-acre (123 ha) themed amusement park located in Gurnee, Illinois, within the northern Chicago metropolitan area. Experience pulse-pounding coasters, dining, shopping, entertainment, and attractions for kids, adults and everyone in-between. From thrilling coasters to rides for the kids, Six Flags Great America has something for everyone.
Brookfield Zoo, also known as the Chicago Zoological Park, is a 235-acre zoological park located in the Chicago suburb of Brookfield, Illinois. It is home to more than 3,400 animals of over 500 species from around the globe.
Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Wheeling is a Swaminarayan Hindu temple located in the Chicago suburb of Wheeling. It comes under the International Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. The temple is also a member of the International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation.
Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. The population was 12,812,508 in 2020. Its largest urban areas include Chicago and the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, as well as Peoria, Rockford, Champaign–Urbana, and Springfield, the state's capital.
