Illinois by Road

Two Nights - The Ambassador Hotel - Chicago

Begin your adventure at the heart of downtown Chicago’s Magnificent Mile; with the historic Palmolive Building, Drake Hotel, Navy Pier, and Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago nearby and Wrigley Building, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Lake Michigan within walking distance.

One Night - Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront Rockford - Rockford/Lake County

Rockford greets visitors with a mix of history, art and natural beauty. Explore the Frank Lloyd Wright Laurent House, stroll through the Anderson Japanese gardens and discover work from David Chihuly and Ansel Adams at the Rockford Art Museum.

Two Nights - Stoney Creek Inn - Galena

Start your road-trip at the historic Route 66 Begin sign on E. Adams Street and hit the road to Galena. Your downtown base lets you visit the Belvedere Mansion, West Street Sculpture Park, Old Market House, National Mississippi River Museum, and Ulysses S Grant Home Museum with ease.

One Night -  Element Moline - Quad Cities (Moline)

The Quad Cities Experience is rich with festivals, farmers’ markets, parks, and bike paths along the Mississippi Riverfront. Visitors can explore unique downtowns and main streets, enjoying real fun and experiences. Don’t miss the John Deere Pavilion and store, take a cruise on the Celebration Belle, and explore the Figge Art Museum.

Two Nights - Hampton Inn & Suites -St. Louis Area Hotel - Alton

Alton offers stunning views of the Mississippi River with winter eagle watching and is known as America’s most haunted small town. Key highlights include nostalgic Route 66, McPike Mansion, a historic haunted property, and Illinois Made businesses such as The Old Bakery Beer Company and Mississippi Mud Pottery.