The most populous city in the midwest is known for its iconic architecture and its museums. It is divided into 3 areas: the south side, the central – which includes downtown and the business section, the Loop – and the north side, a primarily residential area that also includes the historic ivy-clad Wrigley Field.
The Wheelhouse Hotel
N. Clark, Wrigleyville, North Side, Chicago
Featuring hand painted portraits and baseball paraphernalia, the hotel expertly blends time periods, mixing historic details with modern furnishings. Located across the street from Wrigley Field.
Bordering Chicago along the shores of Lake Michigan are some of most affluent suburban communities in America. Northwestern University is here.
Deer Path Inn
255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL
Opened in 1929, the hotel was styled after a 15th century stucco-and-half-timbered English country house. Renovated in 2016, it retains its English characteristics of a formal garden, afternoon tea, fining dining and a pub.
Charming and historic Mississippi river town; 85% of its buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. An infusion of wealth flooded the area in the 1840’s when rich mining deposits were discovered nearby.
Felt Manor
125 S. Prospect St., Galena, Illinois
Built in 1848 for the outrageous sum of $40,000, this Second Empire Victorian mansion sits atop Galena’s highest hill.
This historic river town on the Mississippi evokes the charm and romance of a bygone era. The town includes wineries, 50 antique shops, the Sam Vadalabene hiking & biking trail, historic sites and fine dining.
Beall Mansion
407 East 12th St., Alton, Illinois
This elegant and luxurious turn of the century mansion specializes in pampering its guests.
Located one hour west of Chicago, the preserve has native prarie wildflowers, grasses and a 7 mile trail loop for use by walkers, bicyclists and horse enthusiasts.
Muirhead Farmhouse b&b
42W814 Rohrsen Rd., Hampshire, IL
A chance to stay in an Usonian-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and still owned & lived in by the original owner’s grand-daughter and her family. The house borders the Kane County Forest Preserve.