This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Skokie, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Skokie, Illinois, U.S.A.

In the 1800s, immigrants from Luxembourg and Germany searched for a location to settle their families and chose what is now known as Skokie for their new homes. Today, the village is rich with restaurants and attractions from the German culture. The diverse history of the area can be viewed at the Skokie Heritage Museum that has artifacts, photos and exhibits on the area. The banks of Lake Michigan provide the area with several beaches and areas for boating and fishing. The village is just north of Chicago and has easy driving access to the metropolitan and surrounding areas.