Vacation does not have to include traveling to faraway places.
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The Illinois Office of Tourism is promoting National Travel and Tourism week by sharing several sustainable getaways and eco-friendly ideas around the state.
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Marla Cichowski, spokesperson for the Illinois Office of Tourism, came to the ABC7 Chicago studio.
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Cichowski said that families are making travel plans that are good for the environment.
One of the vacation ideas from the Illinois Office of Tourism is a Route 66 road trip for electric vehicles. There are at least 13 charging stations along the route in Illinois.
Another way to have a sustainable vacation is staying in "upcycled lodging," you can find unique homes and rental places from re-worked grain silos to hobbit-inspired homes.
For even more sustainable travel ideas ahead of your Illinois getaway, visit EnjoyIllinois.com.