Celebrate creativity, nostalgia, and state pride with this remarkable collection of 18 vintage-style travel posters from the acclaimed Offbeat Illinois Tourism Campaign.Launched by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism in 2006, this campaign was designed to spotlight the quirky, lesser-known destinations across the state—especially to younger audiences in the Chicago area.Research revealed that many downstate attractions were being overlooked simply because people didn’t know they existed. To change that, the campaign commissioned a bold and whimsical series of posters featuring offbeat regional landmarks and events, from giant roadside oddities to small-town festivals. These 24x36 posters were displayed in bus shelters and on building walls throughout Chicago and in towns across Illinois.The campaign generated widespread media coverage and earned both national and international creative awards. Its visual storytelling was so compelling that JC Decaux, the outdoor advertising vendor, asked to leave the posters up at additional sites beyond the original contract period—a rare testament to the campaign’s impact.

This auction package includes:18 different Offbeat Illinois posters, each capturing the charm of a unique Illinois destination.

Perfect for lovers of design, Illinois history, or anyone with an eye for the delightfully unexpected.