Woodstock

There's a reason why all Hallmark movies take place in small towns. Small towns, which are cozy, intimate, and quiet, offer a slower pace of life that is difficult to resist. Consider Woodstock, Illinois, if you're looking for the ultimate Midwest small town. Woodstock has small-town charm and character, as well as a high quality of life that makes residents happy to call it home. Woodstock is in McHenry County, about an hour outside of Chicago. The city was founded in 1844 and was originally known as Centerville, referring to its central location and role as county seat. Centerville was renamed Woodstock in 1845. Woodstock has gained a lot of attention as a wonderful place to live over the years.

This 40,000-person town also has 28 parks, 10 museums, five wineries, and 70 locally owned restaurants. It's a wonderful place with plenty to see and do for both locals and tourists. There is a fine arts gallery in town, as well as numerous festivals throughout the year, such as Oktoberfest, all of which promote a strong sense of community, which is all too rare nowadays. With so much history in Quincy, which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, a trip to a historic site is a must. Washington Park, which hosted the sixth Lincoln-Douglas Debate on October 13, 1858, is one option.