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Canyons, dunes, lake towns and historic main streets within a few hours of the city.

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Starved Rock State Park: Canyons, Waterfalls and When to Go
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Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: Walking the Shore Path
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Indiana Dunes: National Park vs. State Park
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Galena: A Historic Town Worth the Long Drive

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