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Aurora
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Illinois,
USA - A Prime Holiday Spot
The
state of Illinois, the 21st state admitted to the United States of
America, is the most populous and demographically diverse Midwestern
state and the fifth most populous state in the nation. With
Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great
agricultural productivity in central and western Illinois, and natural
resources like coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a
broad economic base. Illinois is an important transportation hub; the
Port of Chicago connects the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River via the
Illinois River. Illinois is often viewed as a microcosm of the United
States; an Associated Press analysis of 21 demographic factors found
Illinois the "most average state", while Peoria has long been a
proverbial social and cultural bellwether.
Illinois, USA - A Prime Holiday
Spot by Frederick Williams
Most
of Illinois State was inhabited by the Indians until the French landed
here, and then many more followed. Of course they started exploring the
land and began trading fur with the local Indians.
In
1673, after a local war, under a treaty all French held land, east of
Mississippi River, was ceded to the British. The British controlled this
area until 1778, and then after a battle local citizens took over
Illinois until around 1787 when it joined the US.
In
1818 Kaskaskia was made capital of Illinois. In 1839 it was moved to
Springfield and the capital buildings are now open to the public as a
historic site.
 
State
Capitol, Springfield, Illinois, USA
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Bishop
Hill State Historic Site has a long history, and it depicts a picture of
the first Swedes who had bought land and built some of the buildings.
They were among the first permanent settlers.
This
site is open daily from 9am to 5pm, except major holidays.
The
most sensitive and ancient Indian city in North America was at Cahokia
Mounds. They built the city in a preplanned way keeping their
agricultural farms outside and residences inside their city's periphery.
The
French came to this place after the locals had vanished a while back due
to climatic changes, spread of disease, economic and other reasons. In
1982 it was declared a World Heritage Site and is open from 8am to Dusk.
Abraham
Lincoln's early adulthood was spent in village New Salem. The site was
reconstructed and named, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Park. He also
spent his time here doing various jobs.
The
site is open from Early March to Late October - 9am to 5pm and for the
remaining year - 8am to 4pm.
On
July 4, 1837 the construction of the Old State Capitol State Historic
Site began. Due to many reasons it could not competed on time. As the new
administration had to move from one place to another and it took time.
The
building is similar to ancient Greek architecture, which was a popular
design during the early 1800s. The building was dismantled in 1966 and
rebuilt with modern methods.
The
atmosphere comes alive on every Fridays and Saturdays (except in May)
when a program "Mr. Lincoln's World" is enacted. This can be
viewed on a guided tour from 10am to noon and 1pm to 4pm.
Fort
de Chartres is an old building on the banks of Mississippi River, which
depicts the life of people during the French regime. It was built in 1750
and abandoned in 1771, and of course had to be recreated partially.
It
preserves the archaeology of remains of earlier wooden forts. The Site is
open from 9am to 5pm daily except major holidays.
Lots
of excitement is at Six Flags Great America, created recently in 1997 as
an amusement park with rides for the whole family. Experience the ride of
going up and then plunging back to earth.
It is
a home for Warner Bros. Stunt Show and many roller coaster rides.
Many
varieties of animals are there at Scovill Zoo and Park Complex. You can
enjoy watching these on an Express train ride.
Events
are organized throughout the year and it has a museum, oriental garden
and playground.
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