Fall Foliage

Updated: August 03, 2002

Take in fall's fiery colors, then snuggle up in a cozy B&B or indulge in a comforting meal.

On this page:Day Trips, Comfort Food, Stay in a Scenic Spot.

Day Trips

  1. 1 Cook County Forest Preserve/Palos Division
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    9800 S 104th Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465 (map)

    The hilly, tree-covered terrain of this 14,000-acre preserve is awash in fall colors when the seasons turn.

  2. 2 Illinois Prairie Path
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    616 Delles Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 (map)

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Morton Arboretum
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    4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 (map)

    With more than 3,000 varieties of trees and shrubs, this is a prime spot for taking in the colors of autumn.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Starved Rock State Park
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    Rte 178 & 71, Utica, IL 61373 (map)

    Red and white oaks, white pine and cedar trees are abundant along the clear streams, making for colorful hikes in autumn.

Comfort Food

  1. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Miller's Pub
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    134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mac Arthur's Restaurant
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    5412 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644 (map)

  3. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Army & Lou's Restaurant
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    422 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619 (map)

    After more than 50 years, this South Side standard is still a favorite for home-style soul food and hospitality.

  4. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Stanley's
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    1970 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

  5. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wishbone Restaurant
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    1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

Stay in a Scenic Spot

  1. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Margarita European Inn
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    1566 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 (map)

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gold Coast Guest House
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    113 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

  3. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended House of Two Urns Bed and Breakfast
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    1239 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

  4. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Monastery Of The Holy Cross
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    3111 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60608 (map)