10 Best Things to Do in Illinois

Explore Illinois through ten selected experiences. Before making plans, check current official travel advice, entry requirements and local access conditions. Numbers indicate editorial list order, not independently scored rankings.

1. Take an architecture cruise on the Chicago River

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2. Explore the Art Institute of Chicago

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3. Walk Chicago's lakefront and Millennium Park

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4. Discover the archaeological landscape of Cahokia Mounds

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5. Visit Abraham Lincoln's historic sites in Springfield

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6. Explore the streets and heritage of Galena

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7. Walk the trails of Starved Rock State Park

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8. Discover the landscapes of Shawnee National Forest

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9. Hear Chicago blues in a live-music venue

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10. Taste the city's diverse neighbourhood food traditions

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