Next top Must-Attend Events in Illinois for November and December 2021

As a national transportation hub, Illinois is a major destination for millions of people each year. From the glittering skyscrapers of Chicago to the wind-swept plains of the south, Illinois offers a variety of activities to suit almost any traveler. As the home state of Abraham Lincoln, Illinois also tempts history buffs with its rich landscape of historical sites.

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Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is a groundbreaking aquarium that rests on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Shedd, which houses more than 25,000 fish and other marine animals, was the first inland aquarium to house permanent saltwater exhibits; when it opened in 1930, it was the largest aquarium in the world, a record it held for many years. Next to the Shedd, visitors can gaze at the stars at the Adler Planetarium.

The Adler was the first planetarium constructed in the Western Hemisphere and features a model of the solar system, several interactive displays and the Grainger Sky Theater. The Field Museum of Natural History, which shares the same campus as both the Shedd and the Adler, offers a fascinating glimpse into the planet's history. Visitors can view the museum's extensive collection of dinosaur skeletons and the stuffed pelts of the famous man-eating lions of Tsavo.

In Springfield, the capital of Illinois, history buffs will enjoy the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Here, visitors can view Lincoln's reading glasses, the original Gettysburg Address and a replica of the president's childhood home. Nearby, visitors can also tour the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. This historic site preserves the home where Lincoln lived before he was the president; the entire neighborhood has been preserved as a snapshot of Lincoln's life.

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Weekend in Chicago
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Weekend in Naperville
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Weekend in Peoria
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Weekend in Rockford
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