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The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Illinois
I know we all thought we’d be throwing our masks into a massive bonfire this winter, but the sad truth is that we've got a ways to go before that happens. In the meantime, you can still buckle up and explore the finest views our very own lovely state has to offer—and though this may be an unpopular opinion, winter is the best time to venture out, thanks to thinned crowds, quiet natural escapes, and sparsely populated roadways.
Bahá'í House of Worship,
Wilmette
Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
The City of Rockford,
Shawnee National Forest,
Southern Illinois
Starved Rock State park
Oglesby
Illinois State Capitol,
Springfield
Galena Historic District,
Galena
Giant City State Park,
Makanda
Matthiessen State Park,
Oglesby
Grand View Drive
Peoria
Cahokia Mounds,
Collinsville
Fabyan Forest Preserve,
Geneva
Mississippi Palisades ,State Park
Savanna
Downtown Urbana Historic District,
Urbana
Morton Arboretum,
Lisle
Kewanee Public Art Tour,
Kewanee
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Kewanee, IL Friendliest Small Town
Kewanee was voted Rand McNally’s Friendliest Small Town in America 2013! Visitors are sure to encounter friendly people with a welcoming spirit who are ready to share a smile, assist you with a purchase, give directions, and, perhaps, even tell a joke or engaging story. Kewanee is the place that made the things that made this country great!
Visit and spend a day or two exploring and discovering unexpected surprises around every corner. You will find a variety of unique shops and local restaurants set along tree-lined streets with beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture to enjoy.
Kewanee history is colorful! Literally! Walk downtown to view the History in the Paint public art tour watch for hidden treasures in the sixteen hand-painted murals. It’s a treasure hunt! Pick up a local map at one of the local retailers or stop in the Kewanee Amtrak Station Welcome Center.
To learn more about Kewanee history visit the Kewanee Historical Society, Robert and Marcella Richards Museum. Visit Ryan’s Round Barn and Woodland Palace, Illinois’ First Green home. Take respite in our parks!
Take exit 33 off Interstate 80 and head south for eleven miles on IL Hwy 78. Or take the Amtrak to Kewanee with two daily stops. Step inside and experience good cheer, genuine courtesy, and community service, Kewanee hallmarks one of the friendliest towns in the Midwest!
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The best small town Main Street in America can be found in Illinois. The former rip-roaring lead-mining town of Galena once produced almost 85% of the nation’s lead, and was the busiest Mississippi River port between St. Louis and St. Paul, a bustle bigger than Chicago. Now, it charm lies in the preservation of its past, one which Galena proudly embraces.
Galena has been cited as having “The Best Small Town Main Street in America,” because it looks like a movie set idealization of Norman Rockwell’s home. Of course, the actual movie theater appeared in the movie Field of Dreams. By the middle of the 19th Century, Galena was one of the richest river towns in the Midwest. But when the lead ran out and the Galena River silted up, the town went into a century-long dive. The townsfolk became too poor to tear anything down. That, it turns out, was its salvation, and today the town appears pretty much as it did when Ulysses S. Grant worked in his father's store on the red-hued street.
Now, that preserved-in-aspic quality is the lodestone, the touro-dollar draw. The street is exuberant with boutiques, bars, reliquaries, art galleries, cafes, ghost tours, trolleys, locals sporting thick, black Ulysses S. Grant beards, and shops specializing in everything “craft.” The old brown brick buildings host handcrafted jewelry, homemade fudge, artisanal cheese, hand-sewn clothing, self-published books, in-house roasted coffee, immaculate confections, stove-popped gourmet popcorn, and, of course, craft beer.
Driving Around Small Town Annawan, Illinois in 4k Video
Filmed on Friday, July 7 2023, I drive around the village Annawan, IL to see what's going on.
The naming of Annawan is unclear, but some believe the town was named for a Winnebago Indian Chief.
The first recorded settler in the area was Daniel Morton in 1846.
In 1853, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built their track through Annawan.
In the early 1900s, a new channel of nearby Green River was built, which drained the swampy land around Annawan making it suitable for farming.
Annawan is home to the Rolle Bolle World Tournament. Rolle Bolle is a yard game which originated in Belgium, where it's known as krulbollen.
As of the 2020 census, there were 884 people residing in the town, up from 878 in 2010.
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Driving Around Small Town Neponset, Illinois in 4k Video
Filmed on Friday, July 7 2023, I drive around the village Neponset, IL to see what's going on.
As of the 2020 census there were 427 people residing in the village.
The racial makeup of the village was 87.35% White, 1.41% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 3.98% from other races, and 6.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.79% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $54,750, and the per capita income for the village was $24,529. About 9.0% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
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8 Things to do on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula (Upper Peninsula) [ep 23]
From cascading waterfalls and beautiful hikes around Lake Superior, to bakeries run by monks, this week we're sharing our top 8 favorite things to do on the Keweenaw Peninsula (Michigan's Upper Peninsula).
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0:11 - Hunter's Point Park - Quaint park with trails and views of Porter's Island
0:43 - Brockway Mountain Drive - Scenic 10 mile drive with epic views
1:45 - Astor Shipwreck Park - Cool park with a underwater shipwreck
2:29 - Devil's Washtub - Interesting geological feature
3:24 - Montreal Falls - Awesome waterfall hike
5:00 - Bare Bluffs - Epic hike with views of Lake Superior
6:58 - Jampot Bakery - A cute little bakery run by a monestary
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The best of the Keweenaw Peninsula | What to do, see & eat | Lake Superior Circle tour
Our Lake Superior Circle Tour continues in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as we explore Copper Country. We start the day in Houghton, the gateway to the Keweenaw Peninsula, and explore all the way to Copper Harbor. Not only are we showing the best waterfalls and regional favorites, we also learn about the copper industry as we explore the Quincy Mine, check out the Delaware Mine and explore the city of Calumet.
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Casey, Illinois… A small town with BIG attractions!
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Driving Around Small Town Edinburg, IL in 4k Video
Filmed on Saturday, February 18th 2023, I drive around the small town of Edinburg, IL to see what's happening.
Edinburg is a village in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,085 at the 2020 census.
As of the 2020 census there were 1,085 people, 427 households, and 293 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,736.00 inhabitants per square mile (670.27/km2). There were 509 housing units at an average density of 814.40 per square mile (314.44/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.10% White, 0.18% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.66% from other races, and 3.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.
There were 427 households, out of which 50.12% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.82% were married couples living together, 11.24% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.38% were non-families. 23.19% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.35% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 2.55.
The village's age distribution consisted of 21.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 28% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $61,042, and the median income for a family was $87,589. Males had a median income of $42,167 versus $29,896 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,631. About 13.0% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.
Since 1945 Edinburg boasts an annual Labor Day Picnic and Parade which emphasizes the rural and agricultural history of the area. Activities including demolition derbies, tractor pulls, chili cook-offs, live music, games, rides, tournaments and a Labor Day Parade. #driving #travel #drivingtour
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Exploring Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula (Delaware Mine, The Jampot, Brockway Mountain & more!)
Our next stop on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the Keweenaw Peninsula, which was the site of the first copper boom in the United States. We spent two days road tripping around the peninsula, seeing historic towns, going into a mine, eating delicious treats, seeing beautiful views, and learning history.
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Upper Peninsula Road Trip! Summer In Marquette & The Keweenaw Peninsula: Michigan Van Life
In this video we take the van on a summer Upper Peninsula Road Trip through Michigan's Upper Peninsula to soak up what's left of summer! We spend a few days exploring in Marquette before we make our way west to The Keweenaw Peninsula and Copper Harbor!
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Road Trip #869 - US-11 N - Mississippi Mile 160-173 - Russell/Toomsuba/Kewanee
Road Trip #869 - US Highway North - Mississippi Mile 160-173 - Russell/Toomsuba/Kewanee
Our final video in Mississippi, we continue through Lauderdale County, with US-11 North and US-80 East concurrent. We pass through the communities of Russell, Toomsuba and Kewanee, the latter of which is home to the Simmons and Wright company, one of the oldest operating general stores in the south.
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U.S. Route 11 (US 11) is a key north-south highway stretching 1,645 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Canadian border at Rouses Point, New York. Established in 1926, the route retains much of its original path, passing through ten states and offering a scenic alternative to the faster interstates. It runs southwest to northeast, often paralleling I-81.
Louisiana: US 11 begins in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans, crossing Lake Pontchartrain on the Maestri Bridge, built in 1928. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the bridge was the only eastern route into New Orleans. US 11 then parallels I-10 and I-59 before entering Mississippi.
Mississippi: In Mississippi, US 11 runs alongside I-59 through towns like Picayune, Poplarville, Hattiesburg, and Laurel. It serves as a vital regional route, providing access to local businesses, scenic areas, and historical sites. In Hattiesburg, US 11 passes the University of Southern Mississippi, and in Laurel, it moves through a historic downtown before crossing into Alabama at Meridian.
Alabama: US 11 parallels I-59 through Alabama, passing through Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Gadsden, and Fort Payne. In Tuscaloosa, the highway runs near the University of Alabama and in Birmingham, it passes through historic neighborhoods, offering a glimpse of the state's industrial past. The route crosses into Georgia after Fort Payne.
Georgia: The highway briefly enters Georgia, skirting the northwest corner near Lookout Mountain, with views of the Appalachian foothills before continuing into Tennessee.
Tennessee: In Tennessee, US 11 travels through Chattanooga, following I-75 to Knoxville, where it splits into US 11E and US 11W. US 11E runs northeast through Greeneville, Johnson City, and Bristol, while US 11W passes through Kingsport, meeting US 11E near the Virginia state line.
Virginia: In Virginia, US 11 runs through the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, connecting towns like Abingdon, Wytheville, Roanoke, and Harrisonburg. The highway follows the Great Wagon Road, an important colonial route, and runs parallel to I-81 through scenic landscapes, historic towns, and Civil War sites.
West Virginia: Entering West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, US 11 travels through Ridgeway, Bunker Hill, Inwood, and Martinsburg. It runs parallel to I-81 and serves as a main road for these communities, offering a quieter alternative to the interstate.
Maryland: US 11 covers a short 12.83-mile stretch in Maryland, connecting Williamsport, Hagerstown, and Maugansville. It runs parallel to I-81, serving local communities and providing access to historical sites like the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Williamsport.
Pennsylvania: In Pennsylvania, US 11 enters near Greencastle, following I-81 through Chambersburg and Shippensburg. North of Carlisle, the highway passes the Miracle Mile, known for its traveler services. In Harrisburg, US 11 merges with US 15 and parallels the Susquehanna River, continuing through Danville, Bloomsburg, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton before reaching New York.
New York: In New York, US 11 follows the Susquehanna River’s eastern edge from the Pennsylvania border to Binghamton, then continues through Cortland, Syracuse, Watertown, and Canton. The highway skirts the edge of the Adirondack Park, moving through rural landscapes before ending at the Canadian border in Rouses Point.
US 11 offers a unique travel experience, showcasing the history, culture, and natural beauty of the eastern United States. Unlike interstates, US 11 takes travelers directly through small towns and communities, preserving its original character while providing a scenic, slower-paced alternative to faster highways.
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Driving Around Downtown Pekin, IL in 4k Video
Filmed on Friday, April 7, 2023, I drive around the small city Pekin, Illinois to see what's going on.
Farmer Jonathan Tharp, who came from Ohio, was the first non-native American resident of what would become Pekin, building a log cabin in 1824 on a ridge above the Illinois River at a site near the present foot of Broadway Drive. Other settlers soon joined him, including his father Jacob Tharp who arrived from Ohio in 1825. They lived near Chief Shabbona's large Indian village of about 100 wigwams, populated primarily by Potawatomi.
The county surveyor, William Hodge, measured and laid out a “town site” in 1827. In 1829, the plat was taken to Springfield and auctioned; the town site was awarded to Major Isaac Perkins, Gideon Hawley, William Haines and Major Nathan Cromwell. Major Cromwell’s wife, Mrs. Ann Eliza Cromwell, selected the name of Pekin.
It has been stated that Mrs. Cromwell named the town Pekin because she thought Peking was on the exact opposite side of the world from the town she founded. In the 1800s, China and the United States were thought to be antipodes- or locations that were exactly opposite of each other on the globe. As such, towns were sometimes named after their supposedly antipodal locations. Another example is Canton, Ohio. Peking was often romanized as Pekin, as in other towns founded during the 1800s (such as Pekin, Ohio).
Pekin was the residence of Nance Costley, known to history as the first enslaved person to be freed with the help of Abraham Lincoln. She was auctioned off to Nathan Cromwell in 1827 and brought to Pekin. Her original case was part of a Probate Court hearing regarding the estate when he died in 1836. David Bailey, a local merchant of abolitionist leanings, sought the help of an attorney friend after he (and Nance) lost the case. Abraham Lincoln argued the case in 1841 at the Illinois Supreme Court, citing the Illinois Constitution and Northwest Ordinance. Justice Breese determined that Nance was a free person and reversed the Circuit Court ruling, stating that “it is a presumption of law, in the State of Illinois, that every person is free, without regard to color,” and “the sale of a free person is illegal”. After her freedom was legally secured, she remained in Pekin with her husband and children.
Although Illinois was a free state, pro-slavery sentiment was predominant throughout southern and central Illinois, which had been largely settled by Southerners, some of whom were slaveholders before the state was admitted to the union. Cities with pro-slavery sentiment included Peoria and Pekin.
Nonetheless, there was abolitionist sentiment in Pekin. Among Pekin's abolitionist leaders was Dr. Daniel Cheever, who performed Underground Railroad activities in his office at the corner of Capitol and Court streets and the brothers Samuel and Hugh Woodrow. (Catherine Street in Pekin is named for Samuel's wife, and Amanda Street is named for Hugh's wife). T
The sentiment was bolstered by the German immigrants that arrived in the area after the Revolutions of 1848; while there were small groups that supported slavery, finding them would prove difficult as the German community disapproved of the idea.
In an early 20th-century revival, the Ku Klux Klan recruited new members as a fraternal organization, opposing new immigrants from southern and eastern Europe, and becoming influential in rapidly industrializing urban areas in the Midwest and West, as well as in the South. It had numerous members in Pekin and other Illinois cities. It was during this period that leading Klansmen took over ownership of the city newspaper, the Pekin Daily Times; they used it as an organ of Klan viewpoints. They sold off the paper within a few years.
The city had an identity and reputation as a sundown town; it was known to be hostile to black residents and few settled there. On the other hand, some Pekin church pastors participated in the civil rights marches of the 1960s, and U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen from Pekin was integral to achieving passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
As of the census of 2020, there were 31,731 people, 13,706 households, and 8,721 families residing in the city.
The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 3% African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.6% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,838, and the median income for a family was $68,784. About 11.5% of families and 15% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. #driving #travel #drivingtour
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