The holidays are always a time of fantasy, whimsy, and magic. And what better time than this to step out of your usual routine to experience something exciting and new? If you are a movie fan, you can check out the “Home Alone” house in the flesh (or brick) right here in Winnetka, Illinois! It is the actual home used in part of the filming of this classic Christmas movie. Scroll on for more details.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where Is the Home Alone house?” it is located at 671 Lincoln Ave in Winnetka, IL.
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It's as good a holiday tradition as any in northeast Illinois to visit an iconic home once featured in a popular Christmas movie that is known and loved by millions.
The Home Alone house was built in 1920.
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Situated in the north suburb of Chicago, it was chosen for the 1990 hit film for its timeless appearance and size.
It is certainly the type of home that a kid wouldn't mind being left home alone in...
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... and it is also the type of home that bandits could use to get up to a lot of childlike fun and mischief.

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The home sits on a half-acre lot and encompasses 4,200 square feet.
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One of many truly stately and historic Illinois homes, the house has five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, as well as a west wing master suite with four rooms of its own.
Now updated from its original appearance in the movie, this home is fitted with a wealth of modern amenities.
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Despite this, and how long it's now been since the movie was filmed here (one of many movies filmed in Illinois), people still refer to it as the Home Alone Illinois house, or simply the Home Alone house.
Originally more than $2 million, the price of this Home Alone mansion today probably sits closer to about $1.5 million.
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If you are from Chicago or the surrounding area, you may often get asked by visitors if you've ever been here!
As a small child, were you ever inadvertently left "home alone"?
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Of course, the home is visited by a regular cast of characters each year who want to get a glimpse of the house from their favorite classic Christmas movie - and repeat that famous Macaulay Culkin look!

 

Have you ever been to the Home Alone house? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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Are there any winter festivals in Illinois?

There are many winter festivals in Illinois, despite the often-frigid weather. One of the most popular is the annual Groundhog Days Celebration. Held in Woodstock, IL the festival encompasses a wide array of activities that tie into the famous movie starring comic Bill Murray and the talented Andie MacDowell.

Other winter events in Illinois include:

  • the Alton-Audubon Eagle Ice Festival
  • the Chicago Comedy Sketch Festival
  • the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition

 

Are there any Christmas towns in Illinois?

Yes! Christmas is a big deal in Illinois (well, really almost everywhere in the U.S., for that matter) so you’ll find a wealth of beautiful Christmas towns where you can celebrate the season. Some Christmas towns in Illinois include:

  • Galena
  • Cambridge
  • Bishop Hill
  • and Tuscola, just to name a few. 

 

Are there any drive-through light displays in Illinois?

You can find awe-inspiring drive-through light displays in Illinois at:

  • East Peoria Festival of Lights
  • Festival Of Lights in Rockford
  • Way of Lights in the town of Belleville

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