As Illinois is a mainstream city that has an excellent history to shout about, you can guarantee there will be plenty of places that showcase details of outstanding events long past and with any major city, you can be certain that a wide choice of restaurants will follow to keep your energy up when viewing vital sights.
You don’t have to worry about keeping people of all ages entertained because there is always something for everyone and if you can’t find anything to do, you are not trying hard enough.
There are many smaller towns within the state of Illinois, and if you visit areas like Chicago, I can promise you that there will prove to be enough activities in the “windy city” alone to keep you and the family amused.
It is best to decide what exactly you want to achieve from your trip whether it be a major shopping experience or just touring all the historical features available throughout the state.