Vacation Rentals & Villas

Three U.S. Presidents have been elected while living in Illinois — Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Barack Obama. Today, Illinois honors Lincoln with its official state slogan, Land of Lincoln. Apart from being the 5th most populous state with nearly 12.8 million people, Illinois is ranked 25th in terms of area in the United States. Although the capital of Illinois is Springfield, its largest city is Chicago.

In most parts of Illinois you would experience a humid continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters, but the southernmost parts of the state border on a humid subtropical climate, resulting in comparatively moderate winters. Illinois is well connected by road, rail and air, both internally and externally, thus the journey to your Illinois vacation rental would be a breeze, be it located anywhere in the state. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and the Chicago Midway International Airport are the two major commercial airports in the state.

After you have settled yourself in a comfortable Illinois vacation rental of your choice, it's time to venture out and explore the state; you can perhaps begin with the Volvo Auto Museum, its 30 Acres of Family Fun, with 5 showrooms featuring famous Hollywood and TV cars, wild customs and American classics.

You could then delve into the life of a literary genius at the Ernest Hemingway Museum & Birthplace, which focuses on the life and work of Hemingway with emphasis on his Oak Park origins and his impact on world literature. Next pay a visit to the Brookfield Zoo, located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago, it's considered one of Illinois' top attractions. The Brookfield Zoo puts you up close and personal with the animal inhabitants of the park. The park utilizes moats and ditches instead of fences thus imparting a more intimate wildlife experience.

If you are in the mood for some angling, visit Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, anglers looking for crappie, catfish and bass drop their lines at this area. A comprehensive management program provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including great blue herons and many species of shorebirds.Your trip to Illinois would be incomplete without a visit to the Sky deck Chicago (formerly Sears Tower Sky deck), see breathtaking views of Chicago from the Western Hemisphere's tallest building.

Illinois has all this and much, much more, but to truly flavor the essence of Illinois you would have to soak in its sights and sounds in person, so whip out your travel bags, plan your itinerary and book yourself a comfortable Illinois vacation rental, then all that would be left for you to do is to enjoy your vacation.