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Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Illinois

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When most people think of Illinois, they think of Chicago. Although Chicago is a great city, there are so many more cities to visit on your road trip, and each has an enjoyable, unique hotel for you to stay in.


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Timber Ridge Outpost and Cabins, Elizabethtown

There’s something about treehouses that seem so magical and otherworldly to children. Fulfill your childhood dream of living in a treehouse by staying at the Timber Ridge Outpost and Cabins. Here, you have a choice of sleeping in a treehouse, cabin, or house. However, if it wasn’t obvious already, we definitely recommend you go glamping in a treehouse.

Old Chicago Inn, Chicago

The Roaring 20s is a decade known for its fun outfits and lively parties. When you stay at the Old Chicago Inn, you’ll have the chance to be transported right back to this exciting time period. The main draw of the hotel is Room 13, which is a speakeasy, featuring music and decor that are representative of the past.

Vrooman Mansion, Bloomington

If the 1920s are not your decade of choice, then perhaps you’ll better enjoy a stay at the Vrooman Mansion. This bed and breakfast was originally built in 1869 and has a Romanesque style throughout. Enjoy the architecture and interior design of the old world in each room.

Ruebel Hotel, Grafton

Built in 1879, the Ruebel Hotel had a relatively short life before it burned down in a fire. The hotel reopened in 1997, but now many claim that the hotel is haunted. In particular, a little girl named Abigail seems to enjoy causing trouble in the hotel. If ghost stories excite, rather than scare you, you’ll love staying at the Ruebel Hotel.


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With so many unique hotels, make your Illinois adventure even better by staying at these hotels during your road trip.

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