Touring Springfield

Springfield is not only the hometown of Illinois state government, but also the hometown of Abraham Lincoln. There are numerous Lincoln sites to visit including his home, gravesite, law office and the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. For more information on touring Springfield, please visit the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.visit-springfieldillinois.com.

Touring Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois with something for everyone. Whether you like nature (Lake Michigan), sports (more than a dozen professional and minor league teams), higher education (more than 100,000 students), or shopping (North Michigan Avenue), we have it all. Lt. Governor Quinn’s office is centrally located in the Thompson Center in Chicago’s Loop downtown. Stop by on your way around town. For more information on touring Chicago, please visit the Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.choosechicago.com.

Touring Illinois

Illinois is a large state with history dating back more than 12,000 years (Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site). There is so much to enjoy in the Land of Lincoln. For some great tour ideas check out the Illinois Main Street web site at www.IllinoisMainStreet.org. You can learn more about Illinois’ outdoors at www.CleanWaterIllinois.org and eagle watching adventures at www.SaveourEagles.org. For general tourism information, please visit www.enjoyillinois.com.