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Located within Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, this 500-seat outdoor theater presents summer productions. Promotes awareness of the Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site and to contract...
Illinois Veterans' Home All Wars Museum and Deer Park
Dedicated in 1886, the Illinois Veterans' Home is one of our nation's largest and oldest veterans home. It has often been labeled "the city witin the...
Fort Defiance, known as Camp Defiance during the American Civil War, is a former military fortification, located at the awesome confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio...
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Campgrounds, recreation shelters, several miles of trails, fishing, and canoeing.
East lake - swimming, camping, boat dock, walking trail, primitive camping. West lake - fishing, picnic, large pavilion, shelter, fireworks, horseshoes, tent camping, trailer camping, permission...
The gateway to the largest outdoor playground in southern Illinois includes Rend Lake, the second largest manmade lake in the state. Wheelchair access.
Features 14 outdoor soccer fields including a lighted synthetic turf Championship Field and 4 softball diamonds with lights. A perfect place to host tournaments and...
The District maintains three buildings: the Recreation Center, our signature facility that houses our FitnessNOW fitness center; the Warrenville Community Building; and the maintenance building.
Heron County Park Wetlands Boardwalk
950 foot floating boardwalk. Songbirds, season migratory birds, and waterfowl such as Canadian geese, mallards, wood ducks, kingfishers, green herons, and American egret all flock to...
Situated in the bluffs of Central Illinois along the banks of the Illinois River, “Will it play in Peoria?” is the phrase that put this discerning...
Illinois Natural Wonders off the Beaten Track
The bluffs and waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park are undoubtedly spectacular. And the Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois is hands down incredible. There’s...
Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Chicago Southland's Transportation Significance
Written by Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors BureauThe Chicago Southland is easily accessible by air, rail or expressway, but the experience doesn’t stop with the journey. The...
Visit the Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois
Head to Marion in Southern Illinois and keep on going south for six miles, and you’re here. Welcome to Lake of Egypt, a secluded expanse of...
Makanda: Gateway to Giant City and Outdoor Adventure
Makanda has been called “the most hippie town in Illinois,” and we think you’ll agree. Located in Southern Illinois at the entrance to Giant City State Park,...
Discover the Charms of Lake County
by Visit Lake CountyLake County isn’t just a name. It really is a “county of lakes,” home to 70, including Lake Michigan and the Chain O’Lakes....
Cache River Wetlands – Illinois’ Hidden Bayou
Over the river and through the woods to the cypress swamp we go!Featuring ancient cypress-tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, sandstone bluffs and limestone glades, the Cache...
The staycation craze shows no sign of slowing, and with good reason. A local get-away is faster, easier, and greener, with the added bonus of inspiring...
Indoor water park located in the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation center. It features three water slides, rapid water channel, water playground, diving pool, lap pool,...
When you think “Illinois,” you might not immediately think “scuba diving.” After all, the nearest coastline is at least 500 miles away.And yet, you’ll find scuba...
6 Wonderful Winter Playgrounds in Illinois
Crisp air. Fresh snow. Ice rinks and ski slopes and snow-sculpting contests. Winter in Illinois is a time for limitless adventures.1. Maggie Daley Park Skating RibbonForego...
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