Just beyond the city limits of Chicago, rests the 62 south and southwest suburbs known as the Chicago Southland. The Chicago Southland is a convenient and affordable destination bursting with outdoor recreation, major attractions, fine dining, lodging and shopping. With interstates 55, 57, 80, 94, 294 and 394 running through the heart of the Chicago Southland and an abundance of rail options available, venturing around has never been easier!

Unplug from your daily routine and reconnect with over 40,000 acres of forestry, countless miles of trails and the best waterways that cut through where the prairie landscape meets the industrialized urban environment. With over 14 nature centers in the Chicago Southland, outdoor recreation enthusiasts don't have to travel far to find a trail to explore, lake to canoe, special event and educational program to attend or to simply enjoy the beautiful gardens and abundant wildlife opportunities.

As the catalyst for the beginnings of the Chicago Southland, golf has left its mark on the region. The "Summer Golf Capitol of Illinois" boasts over 600 holes of golf with a variety of nine-hole and 18-hole golf courses encompassing a wide range of skill levels. Getting teed-off in the Chicago Southland has never felt this good. Sports Fandom doesn't just stop at golf. Sit in Section 8 at Toyota Park and cheer nonstop for a Chicago Fire Soccer Club victory. Enjoy Major League action at Minor League prices by catching a baseball game at Standard Bank Stadium with the Windy City ThunderBolts or take a chance and bet on a harness race at Balmoral Park Race Track. With a multitude of railfan sights including double diamonds and one of the only places to see a double wye junction in the country, just minutes away from each other, it is easy to see why railfans love the Chicago Southland.

Stop off and grab a pint at a brewpub in an old Illinois Central rail station. The Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery offers a unique train themed décor and craft beer selection. Make sure to visit Illinois' newest national treasure, Pullman National Monument. From the world's first planned industrial town to finding itself on the brink of collapse during the mid 20th century, discover the faces and places that make Pullman National Monument a true diamond in the rough.

No matter what time of year you visit, the Chicago Southland always has a festival going on. Whether it is Musher Mania at the Monee Reservoir in January, Irish Fest at Chicago Gaelic Park in May, Frankfort Fall Festival in September or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you don't have to turn far to find family-friendly festivals. Throughout the Chicago Southland's 62 suburbs are fine and performing arts centers, art galleries, theater groups and an internationally recognized sculpture park. With plenty of cultural activities available, fans of the arts have ample opportunities to view world renowned works in all different mediums.

The Chicago Southland offers many adventures and cherished memories when you travel "Just Beyond the City Limits."