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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chicago & Beyond

Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County

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Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Danville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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City of Mattoon Tourism

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Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Pontiac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Chicago Sports Commission

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Springfield Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Great Rivers Country

DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Freeport/Stephenson County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Joliet Visitors Bureau

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Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Lake County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau

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McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Trails to adventure

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Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau

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Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Mount Vernon Convention & Tourism Bureau

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St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau

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Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau

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Williamson County Convention & Tourism Bureau

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Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Henry County Tourism Bureau

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Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc.

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The Tourism Bureau ILLINOISouth

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Chicago & Beyond Welcome to Chicago & Beyond, home to state-of-the-art facilities that are perfect for just about every sporting event imaginable. Here you’ll find some of Illinois’ largest outdoor sports venues, including Naperville’s Frontier Park and Northwestern University’s 95,000-square-foot Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. Both are just minutes from Chicago’s magnificent downtown—full of renowned museums, attractions, shopping and dining. Just an hour outside the city are the majestic greens of Aurora’s Stonebridge Country Club and Sugar Grove, which have played host to LPGA Championship Classics. The picturesque Kankakee River Valley boasts NFL-caliber football fields and is home to Chicago Bears’ Training Camp. With so much to offer, Chicago & Beyond will take your next sporting event from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 43 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506 phone: 800-477-4369 fax: 630-897-5589 web: enjoyaurora.com Aurora is the state’s second-largest city, located 37 miles west of Chicago along I-88. Our area has great experience hosting championship sporting events.

Aurora was a three-year host of the Kellogg-Keebler Classic, and was the site of the National Baseball Association Youth World Series. Sugar Grove, just west of Aurora, hosted the prestigious LPGA Solheim Cup in 2009. Whatever the size, this sports-friendly area has the venue to handle the event.

• Located 37 miles west of Chicago • Close to O’Hare Intl. and Midway airports • Located on the Metra train line • Major highways leading into Aurora

AMF Valley Lanes Aurora Archery Range Aurora High School Aurora Sports Dome Aurora Tennis Club Aurora University Austin Memorial Park Batavia Archery Church Road Park Cool Acres Park Cowherd Park/School Eola Community Park Fox Bend Golf Course Fox River Lanes Fox River Trail Fox River Fox Valley Ice Arena Fox Valley Paint Ball Virgil Gilman Trail Great Lakes Center Highlands Park Hometown Lanes Indoor Climbing Gym Jericho Lake Orchard Valley Golf Parkside Bowling Center Phillips Park Aquatic Center Play USA Rich Harvest Links Golf Course Silver Springs State Park Splash Country Water Park Spring Lake Park Stuart Sports Complex Stonebridge Golf Course Sugar Grove Sports Complex Timber Creek Hotel & Convention Center Vaughan Athletic Center Waubonsee Community College White Eagle Golf Club Wingfoot Park

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chicago sports commission At a glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 108,000+ major hotels

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Hyatt Regency Chicago 2,019

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower 1,206

Hilton Chicago 1,544

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 800

Chicago Marriott Downtown 1,198

Intercontinental Hotel

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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park 1,206

Drake Hotel

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Adler Planetarium Art Institute of Chicago Chicago History Museum Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Field Museum

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John Hancock Observatory Museum of Science and Industry Navy Pier Shedd Aquarium Skydeck Chicago

David Burke’s Primehouse

Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab

Gibson’s Steak House

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse

Tavern at the Park

Benny’s Chop House

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Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau 8001 Lincoln Ave., Suite 715, Skokie, IL 60077 phone: 847-763-0011 fax: 847-763-0022 web: visitchicagonorthshore.com

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Situated on Lake Michigan, Chicago’s North Shore borders the city of Chicago. The area offers top sports and recreational facilities, plus more than 4,100 affordable hotel rooms. Northwestern University in Evanston houses outstanding sporting venues, including an indoor and outdoor stadium, the 95,000-square-foot Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Norris Aquatic Center (with an Olympic-size pool) and the Northwestern Sailing Center. Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready to provide you with personalized planning services.

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Chicago Botanic Garden

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

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Holiday Inn Chicago/North Shore

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Kohl Children’s Museum

Northbrook Court Shopping Center

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Hilton Orrington Evanston 257

Hilton Northbrook

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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau 2304 W. 173rd St., Lansing, IL 60438 phone: 708-895-8200 x20 fax: 708-895-8288 web: playchicagosouthland.com The Chicago Southland region is accessible from anywhere in the U.S. via Interstates 80, 90, 94, 294, 55, 355 and 57. The area is home to the newly expanded 70,000-square-foot Tinley Park Convention Center and professional sports venues such as Toyota Park, a 20,000-seat soccer stadium in Bridgeview, and Standard Bank Stadium, a 3,500-seat minor league baseball park in Crestwood. Our region has various sporting facilities, including both indoor and outdoor complexes, that cater to many sports. The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau assists sports event planners with bids, site selection, convention services and more.

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from the heart of the Chicago Southland Chicago Southland: I-57, I-80, I-94, I-294 just minutes from the Chicago Southland

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Toyota Park-MLS Chicago Fire/ Concerts

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Dekalb county Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 S. 2nd St., Suite 202, DeKalb, IL 60115 phone: 815-756-1336 fax: 815-756-5164 web: dekalbcountycvb.com Located in Northern Illinois, DeKalb County is a premier destination for sporting events, such as the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Wrestling Championships and the Illinois/Missouri Area Swimming Championships. We are proud to offer many exceptional facilities, including the NIU Convocation Center, a 10,000-seat arena with a NCAA indoor track; Brigham Field/Huskie Stadium, a 25,000seat stadium with FieldTurf surface; Kishwaukee YMCA, which houses two short course (25-yard) swimming pools; and the Sycamore Sports Complex, home of the DeKalb County Liners Collegiate Baseball team. In 2013 DeKalb County will open a brand-new facility, the Chessick Practice Center, which will feature a full NCAA indoor football playing field. DeKalb County offers several other sporting venues and attractions including the “Muskie Capital of Illinois” Shabbona Lake State Park and the “Midwest’s Finest Clay Track” Sycamore Speedway. The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready to assist you in locating a venue for your event, personalized planning, securing guest rooms and providing exceptional services while you’re here. We look forward to your visit.

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Chicago’s Western Suburbs dupage Convention & Visitors Bureau 915 Harger Rd., Suite 240, Oak Brook, IL 60523 phone: 800-232-0502 fax: 630-575-8078 web: discoverdupage.com

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Located just west of Chicago, DuPage hosts major events, including US Nationals Hockey, the Western Open, State Wars Inline Hockey, the USGA Walker Cup, the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup. Plenty of sports venues are available, accommodating anything from billiards and soccer to equestrian and polo. DuPage has more than 100 hotels that offer free parking and great rates. Plus, you’ll find unique attractions, outstanding restaurants and plenty of shopping.

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Elgin offers top sporting facilities, including the Elgin Sports Complex, The Centre of Elgin, the Highlands and Marengo golf courses, The Hill BMX Course, the Leafs Ice Centre, Raging Buffalo, Villa Olivia, Elgin Community College and Judson University and Hemmens Cultural Center. Major events hosted in Elgin have included BenchAmerica, Best of the Best Basketball, Mid America Youth Basketball, Nike USA Cup Basketball, Primetime Sports and the United States Flag & Touch Football League.

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Grand Victoria Casino Fox River Trolley Museum Huntley Prime Outlets Illinois Railway Museum Hemmens Cultural Center

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Nick’s Pizza & Pub Prime Burger House Elgin Public House Tilted Kilt The Walnut Speakeasy

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HERITAGE CORRIDOR Convention & Visitors Bureau 15701 Independence Blvd., Romeoville, IL 60446 phone: 815-588-7942 fax: 815-588-7945 web: HeritageCorridorCVB.com The Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau services 37 communities along the historic 97-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal. We offer site selection, event planning, accommodations blocks and handson assistance with your event. The Heritage Corridor is home to several sportsmen’s clubs that host rifle and archery competitions; a skydiving facility; a cricket field plus NASCAR, Autobahn, drag and stock car racing facilities. Championship golf courses, a minor league baseball park and four college campuses complete the sporting experience.

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Bolingbrook Park District Bolingbrook Golf Club Rocket Ice Arena Lockport Park District Cog Hill Golf Club Inwood Sports Complex Chicagoland Speedway Route 66 Raceway Challenge Park Extreme Autobahn Country Club Joliet Junior College Skydive Chicago Silver Cross Field Sandy Ford Sportsmen Club Ottawa River Walk Midwest Militia Wakeboarding Cinder Ridge Golf Course University of St. Francis Lewis University Hopalong Cassidy River Trail & Canoe Area Des Plaines Conservation Heideke Lake State Conservation Area Mazonia /Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area LaSalle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area The Links at Carillon Nettle Creek Country Club Gebhard Woods State Park Starved Rock State Park McCook Athletic & Exposition Center Canlan Ice Center Brunswick Zone XL Buffalo Range Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

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Holiday Inn – Countryside 305

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Ctr. 186

Chicagoland Speedway/Route 66 Raceway

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Hollywood Casino – Joliet

Hampton Inns – Joliet

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Holiday Inn – Bolingbrook

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Illinois Aviation Museum

Rialto Square Theatre

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Starved Rock State Park

Cutting Edge Catering & Events

White Fence Farm

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Joliet is one of Illinois’s fastest-growing cities. You’ll find that Joliet has something for everyone, offering minor league baseball, live theater shows, hot gaming action, high-octane motorsports and more! The Joliet Visitors Bureau is dedicated to making your experience first-class, helping with everything from selecting the perfect hotel to finding the best tournament site for your organization.

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Cemeno’s Pizza & Joe’s Dugout

Outback Steakhouse

Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel

Rialto Square Theatre

Cracker Barrel

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kankakee county Convention & Visitors Bureau 1 Dearborn Sq., Suite 521, Kankakee, IL 60901 phone: 815-935-7390 fax: 815-935-5169 web: visitkankakeecounty.com

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Kankakee County is located just 45 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the beautiful Kankakee County area. The Kankakee River Valley offers golfing, fishing, softball, scuba diving and other outdoor sporting events. The Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau will assist you in locating a venue for your event, securing guest rooms for your attendees and providing exceptional services while you’re here.

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Chicago Bears Training Camp

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Armenise’s Eighteen

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lake county Convention & Visitors Bureau 5465 W. Grand Ave., Suite 100, Gurnee, IL 60031 phone: 847-662-2700 fax: 847-662-2702 web: visitlakecounty.org Located halfway between Chicago & Milwaukee, Lake County offers a wide variety of venues from indoor & outdoor sports complexes to softball & baseball fields, including the new Waukegan Outdoor Sports Park, plus soccer & lacrosse fields, public golf courses, tennis centers, skating arenas and so much more.

When participants need a break, check out the 14 roller coasters at Six Flags Great America or cool off in Hurricane Harbor Water Park. World-class attractions, great dining experiences and more than 60 groupfriendly hotels make Lake County the ideal location for your next sports event!

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Holiday Inn Gurnee Conv. Center Ramada Inn Waukegan Doubletree By Hilton Libertyville Illinois Beach Resort Midlane Golf Resort & Suites

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Gurnee Mills Mall Ravinia Festival Tempel Lipizzans Lambs Farm Genesee Theatre

Dover Straits Greenbelt Cultural Center Independence Grove Long Grove Cafe Mickey Finn’s Brewery

Volo Auto Museum Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Long Grove Historic Shopping Village Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Mall

Port of Blarney Rink Side Sports & Family Entertainment Center Round Lake Civic Center Thunderhawk Golf Club Waukegan Yacht Club

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The Lisle area offers a winning combination for your athletic event: a Chicagoland location, a premier venue and more than 950 hotel rooms located within three miles of the Lisle/Benedictine Sports Complex. Lisle is conveniently located near O’Hare and Midway airports, four major shopping areas, and several golf courses.

Lisle boasts a number of athletic achievements, from its NCAA Division III Track and Field, Division II Women’s Lacrosse Championships to USATF Masters and Juniors.

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Cinemark Imax Theatre

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Mchenry county Convention & Visitors Bureau 600 Dakota St., Suite F, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 phone: 815-893-6280 fax: 815-893-6542 web: visitmchenrycounty.com

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One call to the McHenry County CVB is all it takes to get you on the right track to a winning event.

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The Oak Park area is known for Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, Hemingway history, diverse dining options and vibrant art communities. Located just 10 miles from downtown Chicago, the area is convenient to O’Hare and Midway Airports, Green/Blue CTA and Metra trains, major highways and surrounding communities.

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Wonder Works, A Children’s Museum

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rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 102 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 phone: 815-963-8111 fax: 815-963-4298 web: gorockford.com Rockford has been recognized as a Sportstown USA by Sports Illustrated magazine. Offering more than 50 full-size soccer/lacrosse/multi-purpose fields, 12 fullsize baseball fields and 15 youth baseball/softball fields, Rockford also showcases three professional baseball/ softball stadiums. Rockford has hosted national softball tournaments, the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional, the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation, Spring Fling Invitational Soccer Tournament (600 teams), Wildcat Summer Classic Basketball Tournament (200+ teams) and the Region II Soccer Olympic Development Program. The Rockford Park District Sportscore Complexes received the “Sports Complex of the Year” in 2005 from the Sports Turf Managers Association. Ask why we are known as the “Amateur Sports Capital of the Midwest.”

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Belvedere Events & Banquets Chandler’s European Crystal Banquets Francesca’s Tavola Meridian Banquets & Conf. Center

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LAND OF LINCOLN Make your way down Route 66 and find yourself in the heart of Illinois: the Land of Lincoln. Rich with history and Midwestern hospitality, there is no better place to host some friendly competition. Home to several to universities, the Land of Lincoln provides outstanding collegiate-level facilities, including those at the Illinois State University in BloomingtonNormal. Bloomington also features the U.S. Cellular Coliseum that holds two NHL-size ice rinks. In the capitol city of Springfield, you can host your event at the Illinois State Fairground while spending your free time exploring the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Or host your event in one of the charming small towns in the Looking for Lincoln National Heritage Area and discover even more about Illinois’ past while you’re here.

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From racing modifieds and sprints to professional Railsplitting contests, you’ll find sports in our communities take on a top priority. The Lincoln/Logan County Sports Commission (lincolnlogansports.com) is your gateway to bringing your sporting events to our venues. Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL offers a wide range of competitive events, and Lincoln Park District and Atlanta, IL offer softball fields for tournaments. High school and college athletics shine in our communities as well. Plenty of great venues available for your next tournament!

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Palms Grill/Atlanta Museum Postville Courthouse State Historic Site The Mill on 66 World’s Largest Covered Wagon

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Daphne’s Family Restaurant Hallie’s on the Square Talk of the Town Vintage Fare Wild Hare Café

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Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 3201 CIRA Dr., Suite 201, Bloomington, IL 61704 phone: 800-433-8226 fax: 309-661-0743 web: bloomingtonnormalcvb.org Centrally located in Illinois and in the Midwest, Bloomington-Normal has long been a top destination for major sporting events, such as Amateur Softball Association National Tournaments, Illinois High School Association State Finals and NCAA National Tournaments.

We are proud to offer many superior facilities including the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, a state-of-the-art 7,000-seat arena with two NHLsize ice rinks; Illinois State University’s 10,000-seat Redbird Arena; Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center that has seven courts, a competitive swimming pool and a 3,000-seat arena; The Corn Crib’s multi-purpose field that is home to the Normal CornBelters professional baseball team and Heartland Community College softball, baseball and soccer teams; and Champion Fields, a 10-diamond complex that has been rated as one of the best in the nation. Bloomington-Normal was also ranked 5th in Golf Digest’s Best American Cities for Golf.

The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready to assist sports event planners with bids, site selection, personalized planning services, securing guest rooms and more.

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Carlos O’Kelly’s

Pastabilities

Macon County Historical Society

Wabash Depot Antique Centre

Cracker Barrel

Texas Roadhouse

Mari Mann Herb Farm

Home Town Buffet

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201 E. Jefferson Ave./P.O. Box 648, Effingham, IL 62401 phone: 800-772-0750 fax: 217-342-2746 web: visiteffinghamil.com Effingham is centrally located, making it ideal for multi-state tournaments. Local high schools offer three new gymnasiums. Plus, there are three tracks and two football stadiums. Currently, Effingham hosts five state volleyball tournaments, as well as regional tumbling and gymnastics competitions. The Panthers semi-professional football team has its home field here.

Effingham has an extensive park district, with facilities for baseball, softball and soccer tournaments, as well as an 18-hole disc golf course.

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effingham at a Glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 1,200 major hotels

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Hilton Garden Inn

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Comfort Suites

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Keller Inn & Suites

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Hampton Inn

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Fairfield Inn

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Quality Inn

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Ballard Nature Center Firefly Grill Kluthe Aquatics Park & Miniature Golf Legacy Harley Davidson Monastery Museum

Land of lincoln Pg 27 restaurants/banquet halls MY Garage Corvette Museum The Cross at the Crossroads The Effingham Performance Center TREC Trail Tuscan Hills Winery

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Knights of Columbus Hall

Gardens of Heartland Hall

Niemerg’s

Joe’s Piza and Pasta

Firefly Grill

Keller Convention Center

Raintree Restaurant

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Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 E. State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650 phone: 800-593-5678 fax: 217-243-5862 web: jacksonvilleil.org

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Jacksonville is full of recreation – multiple golf courses, lakes, parks, campgrounds and athletic opportunities await you! The Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is happy to assist in your planning and help you with group rates for your attendees’ hotel stay.

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Jacksonville at a Glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 400

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Hampton Inn

Abraham Lincoln Voices of Jacksonville Audio Tour

Strawn Art Gallery

Hamilton’s Catering & Banquet Facility

Brickhouse BBQ

Country Hearth Inn & Suites

Underground Railroad /Woodlawn Farm

Eli Bridge Ferris Wheel

Lonzerotti’s Italia

Applebee’s

Super 8

Governor Joseph Duncan Mansion

Wall Dog Murals

Leo’s Pizza

Mulligan’s

Muggsy’s

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Mattoon Junior Football Field

Mattoon is an outstanding host for many types of sporting events, offering a combination of small-town hospitality and superior facilities. Mattoon is the selfproclaimed “baseball capital of the world” having hosted the Inaugural Cal Ripken World Series in addition to two Babe Ruth World Series and many other baseball and softball tournaments. Mattoon is growing a reputation of great foot races. While hosting a full schedule of marathons, duathalons and triathlons, we are proud to have hosted the only Full Iron Man in the state of Illinois in 2007.

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Comfort Suites

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Cross Country Mall

Lake Mattoon

Buffalo Wild Wings

QC Chinese Buffet

Holiday Inn Express

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Daisy Lane Scrapbooking Mall

Lincoln Log Cabin

Cody’s Steak House

Steak and Shake

Hampton Inn and Suites

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Douglas Hart Nature Center

Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum

Cracker Barrel

Villa Pizza

Isaac’s Family Fun

Mattoon Marketplace Mall

JJ Sports Grill

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Pontiac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 115 W. Howard St., Pontiac, IL 61764 phone: 815-844-5847 fax: 815-842-3885 web: visitpontiac.org

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Pontiac is the only Midwestern city to boast of having three swinging pedestrian bridges, and no visit is complete without crossing the Vermilion River on at least one of them. The downtown area buzzes with excitement with street festivals, live entertainment, classic car shows and fairs. Softball tournaments, drama in the park and other outdoor events are scheduled throughout the spring, summer and fall in Pontiac. Heritage travelers, antique hunters and art lovers will always find something unique in Pontiac. The Pontiac Visitors Center has maps and brochures available, and every traveler should pick up a VIP button to receive special discounts from many of the local shops.

• Located on Interstate 55 and Old Route 66 • 100 miles south of Chicago and 100 miles

north of Springfield

pontiac at a Glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 213 major hotels

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Best Western

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Fiesta Motel

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Historic Homes

Livingston County War Museum

Apple Tree Restaurant

Café Fontana

Quality Inn

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Super 8 Motel

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Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum

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Baby Bulls Restaurant

DeLongs Family Dining

International Walldog Mural & Sign Art Museum

Murals on Main Street Tour

Bernardi’s II

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Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center

Three Swinging Pedestrian Bridges

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Springfield Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau

Illinois State Fairgrounds

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109 N. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62701 phone: 800-545-7300 x155 fax: 217-544-8711 web: planonspringfieldil.com/sports/index

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Springfield, the capital of Illinois, is a wonderful blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm. With over 4,000 hotel rooms, a wealth of Abraham Lincoln sites (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum), fine restaurants and shopping, Springfield offers a memorable experience for any sporting event. Call today and let our experts assist you with all of your planning needs.

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Springfield Illinois at a Glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 4,000+ major hotels Hilton Springfield

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President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center 316 Crowne Plaza Hotel

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The State House Inn

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Hilton Garden Inn

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Northfield Inn and Suites 107

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Illinois State Capitol Knight’s Action Water Park Old State Capitol

restaurants/banquet halls Lincoln’s Tomb and other Lincoln Historic Sites Simon Properties White Oaks Mall Illinois State Museum

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Ross Isaac

Indigo

Sebastians

Lime Street Cafe

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Maldener’s

Great rivers country Escape to the flowing waters of the Mississippi River Valley where picture-perfect towns meet sweeping landscapes. This region is perfect for hosting sporting events year round. The Peoria Chiefs Stadium is a fantastic location for your baseball event with seating for 7,500.

Plus, scenic Galena offers 189 holes of golf and cross-country skiing.

Visit one of the most treasured Illinois Historic Districts in the town of Quincy, home to restored houses dating back to 1850, as well as the Little People’s Golf Championships. The talented convention and visitor bureaus of Great Rivers Country are ready to welcome you to this enticing region.

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Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau 200 Piasa St., Alton, IL 62002 phone: 618-465-6676 fax: 618-465-6151 web: visitalton.com

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Alton has played host to national tournaments, including the 2007 ASA Co-Ed Class A and the American Legion Tournament of Champions in 2001, 2002 & 2003. The nearby Mississippi River was the location for the 2004 Illinois Bass Federation Regional Tournament and the 2005 Cabela’s King Kat Tournament. Annually, Alton hosts numerous ASA adult state softball tournaments and the Riverbend Futbol Tournament. Venues in the region have also been used for Prairie State Game events. The Alton CVB can assist with event venues, securing guest rooms, banquet space and planning activities to keep your group busy.

Alton Marina

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Rock Springs Golf Course

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I-44, I-40, I-70, I-255, I-270 & I-55

alton At a glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 500 major hotels

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Holiday Inn Alton

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Comfort Inn Alton

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Argosy Casino Alton

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

Moonlight

Pere Marquette Lodge

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Super 8 Jerseyville

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Fast Eddie’s Bon-Air

National Great Rivers Museum

My Just Desserts

Super 8 Alton

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Historic Downtown Alton

Pere Marquette Lodge

Tony’s

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720 Park Ave., Galena, IL 61036 phone: 888-442-5362 fax: 815-777-3566 web: galena.org

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Scenic Galena and Jo Daviess County is located in northwest Illinois, bordered by the Mississippi River and the state of Iowa to the west and Wisconsin to the north. The variety of facilities is endless – from a golf tournament to a rodeo, you’re sure to find the perfect location. We offer 1,100 sleeping rooms, 50,000 square feet of space, 189 holes of golf, downhill and crosscountry skiing, spas, gardens and wineries. In Illinois, Chicago, Bloomington-Normal, Quad Cities, Peoria, Rockford; in Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Madison; and in Iowa, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City are all within a three-hour drive. Minneapolis and Indianapolis are just six hours away.

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GALENA/JO DAVIESS COUNTY At a glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 1,100 major hotels

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Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

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The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel 75

Fever River Outfitters

23 Outdoor Recreational Sites

Fried Green Tomatoes

Timmerman’s Supper Club

Chestnut Mountain Resort

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Stoney Creek Inn

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Galena Main Street Walking Tour

Galena Brewing Company

Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge

Timmerman’s Hotel & Resort

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Ghost, Trolley and Wine Tours

Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site

Country Inn & Suites – Galena 75

One Eleven Main

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Galesburg area Convention & Visitors Bureau 2163 E. Main St., Galesburg, IL 61401 phone: 800-916-3330 fax: 309-343-2521 web: visitgalesburg.com Take in the birthplace of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Carl Sandburg, the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum and the last standing site of the famous Lincoln Douglas debates. We invite you to experience the charm of Victorian homes, troves of antique opportunities and the longstanding presence of the rail industry but also enjoy the unique Historic Seminary Street shops and restaurants. Lake Storey Recreation Area has fishing, camping, a water park, bike and walking trails and an expansive park area with free beach swimming in the summer. The Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offers complimentary meeting assistance and provides welcome bags free of charge to all attendees.

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Galesburg At a glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 500 major hotels

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Best Western Prairie Inn

Fairfield Inn

Carl Sandburg Birthplace

Lakeside Water Park

The Cellar

The Landmark

Holiday Inn Express

Comfort Inn

Discovery Depot Children’s Museum

Lincoln Douglas Debate Site

Chez Willys

The Packinghouse

Galesburg Railroad Museum

Orpheum Theatre

Jalisco Mexican

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Lake Storey Recreation Area

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Remember standing on the back seat of the family car as you rode with your parents to destinations unknown?

Henry County, Illinois . . . life at a leisurely pace with an agricultural vista dotted with small villages and towns offering natural beauty, grand traditions, colorful heritage and friendly folks who know how to enjoy life.

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• Henry County is conveniently located off

Interstates 80 & 74 • 146 miles – 2.5 hours from downtown Chicago • 218 miles – 3.5 hours from St. Louis • 215 miles – 3.5 hours from Milwaukee • Amtrak with daily service to Chicago

Henry County At a glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 325 major hotels Geneseo Hotels

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Best Western Annawan Inn & Banquet Center

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AmericInn Lodge & Suites

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The Fairbridge Inn Express

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Bishop Hill National Historic Landmark

Galva Inn & Suites

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Country Corner Farm Market

Kewanee Motor Lodge

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Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park

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Annawan Best Western Banquet Center Kewanee Dunes

PL Damron’s Catering, Café, & Banquets

Kewanee Park District Oasis Pool – summers only

Lavender Crest Winery

Stationhouse Restaurant

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201 S. Lafayette St., Macomb, IL 61455 phone: 309-833-1315 fax: 309-833-3575 web: makeitmacomb.com Macomb is the proud home of Western Illinois University.

Facilities include a football stadium that has hosted the St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. In addition to three NFL-quality practice fields, Macomb offers two public and one private 18-hole golf courses, plus track and swimming facilities. Two nearby lakes are great spots for fishing, hiking and outdoor activities.

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Peoria Riverfront Museum

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Alexander’s Steakhouse

One World Eats & Drinks

Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette

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Par-a-Dice Hotel

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Caterpillar Visitors Center

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Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown 275

Stoney Creek Inn

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Wildlife Prairie State Park

Jonah’s Seafood House & Oyster Bar

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quad cities Convention & Visitors Bureau 1601 River Dr., Suite 110, Moline, IL 61265 phone: 800-747-7800 x104 fax: 309-764-9443 web: visitquadcities.com The Quad Cities is a region surrounding Moline, East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois, and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. Moline’s i wireless Center is a 12,000-seat arena with a conference center. Green Valley Sports Complex hosts girls’ ASA Softball championships, Men’s ISC Fastpitch championships and more. The Convention & Visitors Bureau includes a sports commission that will assist with locating the right venue, securing hotel rooms, recruiting volunteers and assisting with event promotion.

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10 non-stop destinations. Carriers include Air Tran, American, United and Delta • 160 miles directly west of Chicago, IL and 160 miles

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I-80, I-280, I-74, US61 or US67

i wireless Center QCCA Expo Center Augustana College East Moline Park & Rec Moline Park & Rec Rock Island Park & Rec East Moline High School Moline High School Geneseo High School Alleman High School Orion High School Sherrard High School Rock Island High School Rock Ridge High School Green Valley Sports Complex WBSA Field TPC @ Deere Run Byron Hills Golf Club Country View Golf Club Maple Bluff Golf Club Golfmohr Golf Club Highland Springs Golf Course Indian Bluff Golf Course Saukie Golf Course Highland Park Bowl Town & Country Lanes Milan Lanes East Moline Speedway East Moline BMX Speedway Riverway Trail System Quad City Tennis Club The Boat House The RiverCenter

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Holiday Inn Rock Island

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center

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Radisson John Deere Commons

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John Deere Pavilion & Store

Jumer’s Casino & Hotel

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Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center

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Ramada Inn Moline

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TPC at Deere Run/John Deere Classic

Lagomarcino’s Incredible Pizza River House TGI Fridays

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The Quincy area is easily accessible via highway, air and Amtrak. Quincy hosts regional, national and international sporting events each year, including the Little People’s Golf Championships and the Firecracker Classic Swim Meet. The Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau can assist in all aspects of your next sporting event, including promotions, sponsorships and planning. While visiting, enjoy some of the most significant architecture in Illinois outside of Chicago.

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Stoney Creek Inn

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Microtel

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Located 15 minutes from St. Louis, ILLINOISouth offers sports venues at a lower cost than major cities. With bowling alleys, soccer, baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, swimming pools and an ice rink, the area is perfect for adult and youth tournaments. The Tourism Bureau ILLINOISouth offers help with housing, discount coupons for attractions and restaurants, registration assistance, mailing services and more.

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Illinoisouth At a glance/Total Hotel Rooms: 7,000 major hotels

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DoubleTree, Collinsville

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Sheraton Four Points, Fairview Hts.

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Cahokia Mounds

The EDGE Laser Tag

Ramada Inn, Fairview Hts.

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Holiday Inn Express, Shiloh

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Carlyle Lake

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

Drury Inn, Fairview Hts., O’Fallon & Collinsville

Eckert’s Country Store & Farms 142

The Fountains Conference Center, Fairview Heights Gateway Center, Collinsville

Regency Conference Center, O’Fallon

Trails to adventure The Trails to Adventure region provides an abundance of memorable hiking, hunting, rock climbing and biking experiences. Discover cameraworthy moments around every bend as you explore Giant City State Park, the Shawnee National Forest or go fishing on the serene Rend Lake. For a basketball competition, consider Carbondale, home to the Southern Illinois University Arena and the Saluki basketball team. The historic town of Mt. Vernon offers an abundance of outdoor activity space as well as a log cabin village, winery and a leading cultural institution, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts. Prepare yourself to be wowed by the great outdoor adventures you will experience while in Trails to Adventure.

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The Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau’s Sports Commission is designed to streamline the process sports event planners go through in selecting a host community and venue for their event. If you contact the Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau, staff will provide the necessary liaison to event facility managers and will help you access appropriate lodging. The Bureau has a list of services which can be provided. Bureau staff may be able to assist you in finding sponsors or underwriting for portions of your event costs.

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LoneStar SteakHouse

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mount vernon Convention & Tourism Bureau P.O. Box 1708, 200 Potomac Blvd., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 phone: 618-242-3151 fax: 618-242-6849 web: mtvernon.com

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With nearly 1200 hotel rooms, 60+ restaurants and plenty to do, Mt. Vernon has everything for a successful meeting, a day’s visit, or a fun vacation, all at an affordable price. Plan to enjoy the sites, attractions and colorful events we offer. Mt. Vernon is home to a leading regional cultural institution, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, as well as an authentic log cabin village, a lovely winery, acres of public parks, outstanding golf courses and is located just minutes from the exceptional Rend Lake Recreation Complex and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park where outdoor adventures abound.

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GenKota Winery

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Rend Lake

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El Rancherito

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Jefferson County Historical Village

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Southernmost Illinois offers an abundance of outdoor recreation and hosts a national event: the Archery Shooter’s Association Illinois Championship. We offer a variety of services for planning and hosting events: bid applications, site inspections, press releases, brochures and informational materials, restaurant lists, use of a toll-free number, secure bids for lodging, liaisons with public officials and sightseeing tours. We are eager to help make your event a success.

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Metropolis Inn

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Superman & Hollywood Americana Museum

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williamson county Convention & Tourism Bureau 1602 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL 62959 phone: 800-733-4399 fax: 618-997-1874 web: visitsi.com Williamson County is full of exciting explorations for every sports enthusiast. Whether you’re looking for golf, soccer, baseball and softball fields; or bowling, gymnastics and cheer competition venues, we have it all. If tournament fishing is your sport of choice, we have several lakes ranging from a few acres up to 7,000 acres in size. During your stay you will find that there is an abundance of lodging options and over 100 eating establishments. The Williamson County Tourism Bureau offers a multitude of services to help you plan and execute a successful event in Williamson County.

• Evansville, IN – 84 miles • St. Louis, MO – 120 miles • Nashville, TN – 191 miles • Memphis, TN – 216 miles • Louisville, KY – 220 miles

Little Grassy Lake Devil’s Kitchen Lake Lake of Egypt Crab Orchard Lake Arrowhead Lake John A Logan College Rent One Park Ray Fosse Park Bruce Park Herrin City Park Herrin High School Sports Complex Johnston City Park Cannon Park Carterville High School Herrin High School Johnston City High School Marion High School Crab Orchard High School Marion Soccer Complex Herrin Bowl Marion Bowl SI Bowl Black Diamond Event Center The Pavilion of the City of Marion Snow Power Extreme Kids Herrin Civic Center Little Egypt Off-road Southern Illinois Raceway Williamson County Fairgrounds Crab Orchard Golf Course Pine Lakes Golf Course Stardust Golf Course Kokopelli Golf Course James Street Park James Mohan Memorial Park Russell Street Park Ashley Park Pyramid Park Emery Brothers Skating Rink The Skatium

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THE MAGNIFICENT MILE® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GNMAA. © 2012 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. OFFICE OF TOURISM. TTY: 1-800-785-6055.