Illinois Is, Naturally, Now Offering Obama Themed Vacations

In not-so-surprising news, Illinois tourism officials are trying to capitalize on Barack Obama's recent election (Hey! Just like everyone else!) by promoting their fair state to the general public.

The Illinois Bureau of Tourism is touting a three-day getaway titled "The Obama Trail" as part of a state wide Presidential Trails series. This three-day itinerary brings you to places like The University of Chicago Law School, The Old State Capitol in Springfield (where then-senator Obama announced his candidacy) and Grant Park, where the president-elect had a small gathering on Election Night, among others.

And of course, it's not all politically oriented; some of the stops, like the South Shore Cultural Center, focus on the Obamas' personal life as well.

This beautiful Mediterranean Revival-style cultural center on the lakefront, once an exclusive 1900s country club, offers performances that range from classical music to African dance. The Obamas held their wedding reception here.

Whether this is a fiscally viable family vacation is an entirely different story, but the nation is kind of caught up in Obama-fever right now. So if you're a history teacher, a poli-sci major or just an Americana junkie, why not at least explore the possibility?