I really love this place, it has become a traditio...

I really love this place, it has become a tradition despite my moving from the area I still insist my family go here when I return home. Amazing at Christmas and in the summer. They McCormick family's estate / mansion is preserved and open to the public and Robert had a a large tribute a war museum built as well. Additionally there are terrific botanical gardens that will amaze anyone, green thumbed or not. They do war re-enactments sometimes as well. Plentiful ground even if you just want a relaxing day for a picnic. There are restaurants/ cafes on the grounds. And parking and entry is 100% free!