Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Illinois

While in Illinois, you might enjoy a visit to:

With their steaming tankards, coffee pot ladies gave the battle-bound GIs of World War II the fuel they needed to whomp the Axis.
~24 miles from Spring Valley.

Restored to the way it looked in 1920, when nine-year-old Ronnie moved in with his family. See the bedroom of a future President!
~38 miles from Spring Valley.

This old landmark, dedicated in 1911, is 48 feet tall and was originally named "The Eternal Indian," but was later dubbed Chief Black Hawk by the locals.
~49 miles from Spring Valley.

The town that was used for location exteriors in "Groundhog Day" relives that same day every year. Walking tour to movie sites -- see the "Bill Murray Stepped Here" sidewalk plaque.
~79 miles from Spring Valley.

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