One Illinois Destination Named Among The 'Most Beautiful Places' In The US

Have you ever traveled to a place so beautiful that you simply cannot stop thinking about it and instantly feel the need to tell everyone you know about the magic that unfolded as you explored it? There is one Illinois destination so breathtaking that it landed on Travel + Leisure 's prestigious annual list of the most beautiful places in America.

Be it stunning manmade architecture or wondrous naturescapes, something about this alluring location continues to draw in travelers from around the globe and keep them entranced in its beauty.

Per the list, the most beautiful destination in all of Illinois is the Cache River State National Area . This lovely location also ranked among the most beautiful destinations in the entire country for its winding trails and critter-abundant swamps.

Here's what Travel + Leisure had to say about the most stunning place in Illinois:

"You might think you're deep in a Louisiana bayou in this bald cypress and tupelo swamp, the northernmost of its kind in the U.S. Explore acres of wetlands by kayak, canoe, or foot via the park's trails and boardwalks. Some of the cypresses you'll see are more than 1,000 years old, with flared bases that exceed 40 feet around."

For a continued list of the 50 most beautiful destinations in America visit travelandleisure.com .