Things to do across Illinois

The official Illinois convention and visitors bureau promoting Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties in northwest Illinois.

Small Mississippi River town known for its Latter-day Saint historic district, wineries and river bluff views.

Walk through life-size scenes of Lincoln's boyhood cabin and White House years, then see original documents.

Stroll twelve acres of streams, waterfalls, winding paths and koi ponds in a Japanese garden designed by Hoichi Kurisu.

You take a guided tour of a 35-room Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie house filled with his original art glass and furniture in Springfield.

Walk a river town of brick storefronts, hillside streets and 1800s homes that once outgrew Chicago in the lead-mining boom.

Follow a quarter-mile sandstone trail across the bluffs to rock formations like Camel Rock and views over the Shawnee Hills.

Tour the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned and walk the restored four-block neighborhood around it.

Walk through the granite tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and three of their sons are buried.

Hike to sandstone canyons and seasonal waterfalls along the south bank of the Illinois River.

Ride the wave pool and slides at Splash Kingdom, then play mini golf, drive go karts and hit the driving range next door.