Learn more about the 16th president of the United States and the American Civil War at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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Visit the Dana Thomas House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 and now open to the public
Visit the Route 66 museum in Pontiac
Walk through the woodlands and hills of Shawnee National Forest
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Route 66 Road Trip Holiday
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“Illinois has a lot more to offer than just Chicago so don’t be tempted to spend your whole time in the city. Head to Starved Rock State Park and go hiking through towering trees, scenic overlooks and beautiful rock formations. Explore the area at water level and hire canoes and paddle boats too.”
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