Venue

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

📍220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60604

Built in 1904, music complex that hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & classical & jazz concerts.

Historic Estate

Vrooman Mansion

📍701 E Taylor St, Bloomington, Illinois, 61701

Elegant B&B with antiques-filled rooms & suites in an 1869 mansion offering a library & a garden.

Ballroom

Victorian Ballroom

📍15 Richards St, Joliet, Illinois, 60433

A romantic theme of Victorian and Italiante style ambiance The Victorian Ballroom, on the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, was completed in late 2005. It boasts a romantic theme of Victorian and Italiante style ambiance. The warm and inviting hues of burgundy, cream, and deep greens compliment the open, inviting atmosphere.

Historic Estate

Villa D' Citta Bed & Breakfast

📍2230 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, 60614

A historic villa turned B&B with posh Italian-themed quarters, a stocked kitchen & a hot tub.

Ballroom

Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center

📍171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville, Illinois, 60540

North Central College's 617-seat venue with classical, jazz & modern concerts by renowned musicians.

Venue

Edwards Place Historic Home

📍700 N 4th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Historic home dating to 1850s featuring period furnishings & fixtures, plus tours & special events.

Venue

Caterpillar Visitors Center

📍110 SW Washington St, Peoria, Illinois, 61602

Caterpillar diggers & tractors, plus trucks from vintage to modern & interactive exhibits.

Venue

Salvatore's Wedding and Event Venue

📍525 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, Illinois, 60614

Classic Italian dishes in an upscale space best known for hosting weddings & other special events.

Historic Estate

Midway Village Museum

📍6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, Illinois, 61107

Exhibits of historic artifacts, household items, documents & photos plus a living Victorian village.

Ballroom

Turner Hall

📍115 S Bench St, Galena, Illinois, 61036

Historic building where patrons attend plays, dances & concerts, also available for private events.

Outdoor / Park

Starved Rock State Park

📍Oglesby, Illinois, 61348

Hiking, fishing & boating in a historic landmark area with canyons & trails plus a lodge & cabins.

Venue

Mesón Sabika

📍1025 Aurora Ave, Naperville, Illinois, 60540

Spanish tapas & sangria specialist set in a historic mansion with a landscaped outdoor garden.

Venue

Osteria Via Stato

📍620 N State St, Chicago, Illinois, 60654

Classic Italian dining in archway-enhanced environs with adjacent pizzeria offering thin-crust pies.

Historic Estate

Mayslake Peabody Estate

📍1717 31st St, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523

Historic mansion hosting weddings, art exhibits, film shoots & theatrical productions.

Barn / Ranch

Franchesco's Ristorante

📍7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, Illinois, 61107

Chic, contemporary Italian eatery & cocktail lounge serving classic entrees, pizza & grilled steak.

Ballroom

GAR Hall

📍416 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, Illinois, 61602

Classical Revival hall with stained-glass windows, built in 1909 in memory of Civil War soldiers.

Venue

Arlington's Catering & Historic Venue

📍210 Broadway, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Venue

The Drake

📍140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, Illinois, 60611

Refined 1920s hotel with classic rooms & lake views, plus 3 sophisticated restaurants & a gym.

Venue

Peoria Zoo

📍2320 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, Illinois, 61603

Historic park with 100+ global species (some endangered), giraffe feeding & African installations.

Historic Estate

The Wheeler Mansion

📍2020 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Elegant quarters with European antiques & art, plus a free gourmet breakfast & a courtyard garden.

Venue

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

📍1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, Illinois, 60201

Charming, vintage-style quarters, some with lake views, in an elegant hotel offering dining.

Hotel & Resort

The Wheelhouse Hotel

📍3475 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois, 60657

Vintage-chic rooms in a trendy hotel with a pizza restaurant, a rooftop bar & free Wi-Fi.

Venue

Hoffman House Events

📍7550 E State St, Rockford, Illinois, 61108

Vintage supper club in the Holiday Inn featuring a menu of steak & seafood plus a lounge with games.