Posted in Illinois
July 12, 2020
The Fairytale Road Trip That’ll Lead You To Some Of Illinois’ Most Magical Places
Take a magical road trip through Illinois for a journey that is whimsical and royal. Discover castles and English gardens that will make you feel like a prince or princess. Everyone deserves to be pampered every now and again. Check out this adventure.
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Whether you begin or end your journey at this majestic place, you can enjoy an overnight stay at this castle that was built in 2001 to replicate a Medieval fortress. Each guestroom has a whimsical theme that will take you back to a long-forgotten era in history. Click here for more details about this cool place.
Styled after popular gardens in England, this beautiful space serves as the part of the entrance to Phillips Park Zoo. It features a three-tiered fountain, benches, stairs, shrubs, and a variety of flowers. Get additional details about this marvelous spot here.
Guests may visit the grounds of this estate for free daily. It consists of 1,500 acres of woodlands and prairies as well as 14 formal gardens. There is a maze, a 10-acre meadow, and more than 100 ornaments to marvel at throughout the grounds. Additional information is available here.
Situated on 40 acres, this is another castle that you can stay the night in. It contains five bedrooms and was built in 2004. Massage chairs, whirlpool tubs, and mahogany beds are the most incredible amenities you'll find here. More details are available here.
Overlooking the Mississippi River, this unique castle sits high atop a bluff in southern Illinois and was built in 1900. It serves as a tourist center and is available to all. Learn more about the history of this unique place here.
Established in 1993, this park was built as a memorial for a man's son who died in a car accident. The son was a fan of "Dungeons and Dragons" so the park was themed after ideas from the game. Click here for more details.
What would you add to this magical road trip? Share your favorite places that are like getting lost in a fairytale with us below in the comments.
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