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Get Spooked - posted on August 12, 2009
Abraham Lincoln history and the supernatural collide in Springfield, Bloomington, and Lincoln, where guided tours highlight the sites and spirits of Central Illinois. Springfield WalksInspired by ghost walks he took through Europe, Illinois native Garrett Moffett began researching Illinois ghost lore. After developing Macomb’s first ghost walk, Moffett started Springfield Walks in 2006. On a given night, as many as 100 people may participate in the thoroughly researched Lincoln’s Ghost Walk tour—one of many Moffett offers.   Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore is a 90-minute, 12-block walking tour that combines Lincoln history with eerie stories about Lincoln’s spiritual beliefs, his prophetic visions, his ghost in the White House, Mary Todd Li...

Try the Trails - posted on August 8, 2009
Whether you’re traveling on two wheels or on your own two feet, Central Illinois has plenty of trails to keep you occupied. Here’s a sampling of the many routes available—from short jaunts to long hauls. Try them out, then we want to hear from you: What favorite trails did we miss? Share your picks in the comments section below or by emailing editor@illinois-adventures.com today so we can add them to the list.Bloomington/Normal Constitution TrailTwenty-four miles of hard-surface trail—perfect for walking, hiking, jogging, and biking—run through the twin cities of Bloomington and Normal. No matter where you are, it’s easy to find a section of the trail to travel. Download the natural trail guide here.Champaign CountyChampaign County (including Champaign-U...

An Evening With Shakespeare - posted on July 28, 2009
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” William Shakespeare wrote in Sonnet 18, and it’s likely the summer’s day he spoke of was similar to the one on which we attended the Illinois Shakespeare Festival at the Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington-Normal. We arrived just after 6 p.m., in time to spread out a blanket on the lawn behind the Ewing House and enjoy a picnic. A number of other small groups were scattered about the grounds with snacks and bottles of wine, relishing the weather, the scenery, and the madrigal singers wandering about in period costumes serenading guests with renditions of all manner of traditional English songs.After dinner, we relaxed on the lawn until the amphitheater doors opened for the play. Then something wicked our way came&mdas...

Bloomington-Normal Steals - posted on June 8, 2009
Headed to the Bloomington-Normal area for some summer fun? Stop by the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website first for hot summer deals.Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic getaway, a girls’ shopping weekend, a golf outing, or even a Lincoln ghost tour, you’ll find a package to suit your needs. Have a great deal you want to share with Illinois Adventures readers? Contact us today!...