Find Your Real Getaway in NW Illinois

Find YourReal Getawayin NW Illinois

Escape to NW Illinois

100 miles west of Chicago lie the rolling hills, old growth forests and the pristine rivers in Northwest Illinois. With its quaint cabins and darling bed & breakfasts, it’s the perfect weekend getaway in Illinois. Every mile is steeped in history, surrounded by outdoor beauty and dotted with charming villages.

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Wander Well | Scenic Trails, History, & Wide-Open Skies

Discover quiet trails, sweeping views, and the stories that shape the land. Northwest Illinois is a place where scenic beauty and meaningful moments come together in unexpected ways.

Your next adventure awaits

Whether you’re seeking a day trip or a week-long adventure, discover a region rich in history from a treasure trove of museums to monuments and historic sites. Travel the original Lincoln Highway. Visit our restored prairies, and meet a bison or two. Jump out of a perfectly good airplane. It’s all here…in northwest Illinois.

UpcomingEvents

18 Jun
Farmers Markets

Rock Falls Farmers Market

Rock Falls Farmers Market
18 Jun
Farmers Markets

Dixon City Market

Dixon Riverfront Plaza
20 Jun
Live Music
20 Jun
Live Music

Mt. Morris Jamboree 2025

Mt. Morris Band Shelter
20 Jun
Live Theater

Rock of Ages Musical

Timber Lake Playhouse
21 Jun
Farmers Markets

Rock Falls Farmers Market

Rock Falls Farmers Market
21 Jun
Farmers Markets

Twin City Farmers Market

Twin City Farmers Market
21 Jun
Farmers Markets

Mount Carroll Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Carroll

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PLAN YOUR TRIP

Ideas and resources to help plan your next real getaway in NW Illinois.