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This Minneapolis museum, located in a huge historic mill, has unique and interactive exhibits dedicated to the city's flour industry past and present.

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Once a hub of communal living, the Amana Colonies today offer great food, art, crafts and landscapes favored by American artist Grant Wood.

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Whether it be for fall leaf-peeping or a long drive for breakfast, Starved Rock Lodge offers a peaceful reprieve.

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The world's largest rural life museum takes visitors back through time thanks to more than 60 historic structures collected from throughout the state.

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At Home With President Abraham Lincoln: A History Lesson in Springfield.

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A mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.

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The Milwaukee County Zoo has grown from a small bird aviary to being one of the nation's top zoos, home to 1,800 animals on 200 beautiful acres.

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Sprecher Brewery in Glendale, Wisconsin thankfully became the city's first microbrewery since Prohibition.

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The northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.

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One of the world's most beautiful art museums is located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee.

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The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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The first in the United States, Chicago's Legoland Discovery Center mixes interactive exhibits with amazing Lego models, rides and 4D shows for full family fun.

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Chicago's Great America and Hurricane Harbor deliver on thrills, spills and entertainment at this whopping 320-acre theme and water park .

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Want to feed a cracker to a giraffe? Get face to face with a goat? Let nature nurture you for a few hours or for the whole day at Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield. The 72-acre (55 acres developed) zoo is home to 450 anima ...

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This 1,700 acre natural wonderland includes gardens, streams, trails, mazes and a whole lot more guaranteed to entertain visitors of all ages.

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This west suburb treatment, rehabilitation and education center looks after local wildlife and teaches visitors what they can do to help.

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Visit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.

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If it sometimes feels like the thrill has drained out of your life, Six Flags St. Louis may be a great place for a recharge. With a plentiful assortment of heart-pounding rides and show-stopping live performances, the 132-ac ...

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The nation's longest footbridge is located in Springfield, Mo. The 562-foot Jefferson Avenue Footbridge crosses 13 sets of train tracks and provides a lovely view — both for those peering down from its height and for those pe ...

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What exactly is the 1.7 million-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield — a colossal retail store packed with just about any sporting-goods merchandise you can think of? Or Missouri's largest tourist attracti ...

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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield commemorates the second battle of the Civil War, fought on Aug. 10, 1861. Visitors will find the area little changed in the 140 years since then.

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Get your kicks and more at Route 66 Raceway where speed, world-class motorsports and funny cars rule the road.

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This St. Louis children's museum uses hands-on exhibits and experiments to entertain and educate visitors of all ages.

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This world-class collection of art, housed in the only remaining building from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is free to the public year-round.

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This newly expanded suburban museum uses interactive exhibits to teach kids math, science, social skills, and how to navigate the big world around them.

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Focusing on the history of Missouri - from frontier to modern metropolis - this museum's exhibits feature artifacts from famous residents and events throughout the state.

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With 5,000 animals from 800 species, the St. Louis Zoo has an endless supply of wonders for animal lovers of all ages. And, amazingly, for the most part, it's all free!

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Few cities can rival the sheer beauty and scale of Chicago’s Botanic Garden. Flourishing on 385 acres in the north suburb of Glencoe, the lovely public garden is one of the most visited in the nation, attracting more than thr ...

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This St. Louis cathedral houses the world's largest collection of mosaic art, with soaring domes and wondrous images made from colored glass.

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The oldest musical festival in North America, Ravinia attracts big crowds with top-notch talent and eclectic summer line-ups.

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This metropolitan museum features hundreds of hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, OMNIMAX theater and tons of entertainment for the entire family.

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The Fox Theatre continues more than 80 years of entertaining St. Louis audiences. The one-time movie palace now presents Broadway shows and concerts.

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Ulysses S. Grant's historic home now includes more than 1,000 animals, rides, shows and entertainment guaranteed to make the whole family smile.

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This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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This city zoo is considered one of the best in the country, with massive indoor habitats and more than 200 acres of entertainment.

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