Illinois
Spring Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
'I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon
Washington.' Abraham Lincoln left his home of seventeen years to serve as president of a nation on the verge of Civil War.
The Lincoln home has been restored to its 1860 appearance, revealing Lincoln as husband, father, and politician and is
open to the public for guided tours. There are a variety of visitor activities available at Lincoln Home National Historic
Site. Free Ranger led tours of the Lincoln Home are the central feature of the site. The Visitor Center offers orientation
and interpretive films. Exhibits are located within the neighborhood. Stroll through the four-block historic area to see
some houses in the Lincoln neighborhood.
Location: Springfield, IL
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Kohl Children's Museum
As a leader in demonstrating the role of interactive play in learning, Kohl Children's Museum creates exemplary,
developmentally appropriate, hands-on educational experiences for young children in a fun, intimate environment. Kohl
Children's Museum is a hands-on learning laboratory for children ages birth to 8.
Location: 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL
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Roberts Armory
Roberts Armory is a traveling museum that specializes in the acquisition and display of light armored vehicles and
artillery used by the U.S. Army in World War II. During World War II reenactments the museum usually portrays the 70th
Tank Battalion. The museum participates in WWII related displays, parades, motion pictures and reenactments throughout the
United States. The purpose of the museum is to preserve the history of World War II and to honor those who served.
Location: Big Rock, IL
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Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum's mission is to create a community where play and learning connect. The museum's primary
audience is children up through the fifth grade including their families, along with the school and community groups that
support and influence children's growth and development. The museum also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and
college internships. Fifteen permanent exhibits and programming spaces provide innovative learning experiences for
children and their caregivers. The museum serves more than 500,000 visitors annually. CCM also reaches out beyond its
walls by making a significant investment of resources in neighborhoods across Chicago, particularly to children who might
not otherwise have access to the museum's rich array of resources.
Location: 700 East Grand Avenue at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
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Cernan Earth and Space Center
Explore the wonders of the universe and the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration, and Earth science at the
Cernan Earth and Space Center, a unique space-age facility that combines education and entertainment for people of all
ages. Open all year, the Cernan Center is conveniently located at Triton College in Chicago's western suburb of River
Grove. The Cernan Center houses a 100-seat dome theater that features star-filled planetarium shows, wraparound films,
children's shows and laser light shows, along with a Space Hall and Star Store gift shop.
Location: 2000 Fifth Ave (Triton College), River Grove, IL
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