Rip and Shred! Illinois' Best Skate Parks

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Chillicothe Skatepark, Chillicothe, IL

Chillicothe Skatepark is a relatively new skate park that’s open year-round, seven days a week. This skate park includes a super mission, grind box, sloped manual pad, grind rails, and more.…

Chillicothe Skatepark is a relatively new skate park that’s open year-round, seven days a…

Illinois' Best Gelato

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All Chocolate Kitchen, Geneva, IL

All Chocolate Kitchen is an intimate, sophisticated restaurant serving up authentic, homemade gelato using fresh, local ingredients and the finest ingredients imported from Italy. They make their…

All Chocolate Kitchen is an intimate, sophisticated restaurant serving up authentic, homemade…

Cold and Creamy: Illinois' Best Milkshakes

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Lim's Ice Cream Shoppe, Galesburg, IL

Known for their 44 ice cream flavors, Lim’s Ice Cream Shoppe has been serving delicious treats since 1988. Patrons drive for miles to grab their favorite flavors and experience the friendly…

Known for their 44 ice cream flavors, Lim’s Ice Cream Shoppe has been serving delicious…

Best Comedy Spots in Illinois

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Donnie B’s Comedy Club, Springfield, IL

Donnie B’s offers the best entertainment in the Springfield area. There’s usually a great act going on at Donnie B’s, plus they offer open mic nights. Their wait staff is always…

Donnie B’s offers the best entertainment in the Springfield area. There’s usually a…

The Perfect Cut: 10 Best Steakhouses in Illinois

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Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse, Downers Grove, IL

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse is nothing short of an all-you-can-eat meat extravaganza. Although on the pricy side, this steakhouse offers a wide selection of meats brought directly to…

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse is nothing short of an all-you-can-eat meat extravaganza.…

15 Perfect Illinois Getaways

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Heartland Lodge, Nebo, IL

Stay in a luxury cabin or lodge at the Heartland Lodge in Nebo. Enjoy amazing views from the large windows or right from your personal deck. Rooms feature hand-carved furniture and ultra-comfortable…

Stay in a luxury cabin or lodge at the Heartland Lodge in Nebo. Enjoy amazing views from the large…

All Chocolate Kitchen, Geneva, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Gelato in Illinois!

All Chocolate Kitchen is an intimate, sophisticated restaurant serving up authentic, homemade gelato using fresh, local ingredients and the finest ingredients imported from Italy. They make their… Read More

Lim's Ice Cream Shoppe, Galesburg, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Milkshakes in Illinois!

Known for their 44 ice cream flavors, Lim’s Ice Cream Shoppe has been serving delicious treats since 1988. Patrons drive for miles to grab their favorite flavors and experience the friendly… Read More

Donnie B’s Comedy Club, Springfield, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Comedy Spots in Illinois!

Donnie B’s offers the best entertainment in the Springfield area. There’s usually a great act going on at Donnie B’s, plus they offer open mic nights. Their wait staff is always… Read More

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse, Downers Grove, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Steakhouses in Illinois!

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse is nothing short of an all-you-can-eat meat extravaganza. Although on the pricy side, this steakhouse offers a wide selection of meats brought directly to… Read More

Heartland Lodge, Nebo, IL

Featured in 15 Perfect Illinois Getaways!

Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL

Featured in The 15 Best Picnic Spots in Illinois!

Enjoy spectacular views of the Illinois River at Pere Marquette State Park. Visitors can also view up-close wintering bald eagles and take hosted tours of the woods or river bluffs. Plenty of… Read More

Kimmer’s Ice Cream, Wheaton, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Illinois!

Known for their gourmet ice creams and classic flavors, Kimmer’s Ice Cream is a local favorite. They offer the traditional ice cream flavors in addition to many specialty flavors like red… Read More

R & M Cyclery, Springfield, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Bike Shops in Illinois!

For family-friendly service and sales, check out R & M Cyclery in Springfield. Their staff is very knowledgeable on bike parts and repairs, but won’t make you feel stupid about asking… Read More

Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, Tuscola, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Candy Shops in Illinois!

Located in Tuscola, Flesor’s Candy Kitchen isn’t your ordinary candy store. They hand-dip their chocolates and have an old-time soda fountain. They’re known for their butter creams,… Read More

Prairie Land Heritage Museum

1003 West Michigan, Jacksonville, IL

Prairie Land Heritage Museum Institute is a non-profit educational organization open to folks of all ages interested in preserving our heritage, an... Read More

Dickson Mounds Museum

10956 North Dickson Mounds, Lewistown, IL

Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in th... Read More

Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive

PO Box 525, Lewistown, IL

About Us:The Spoon River became nationally known from the work of Edgar Lee Masters, the author of the noted Spoon River Anthology. The home of Mas... Read More

Museum of Geology

1st Floor Tillman Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Founded in 1975, the Museum of Geology is an arm of Western Illinois University's Department of Geology. Originally conceived as a learning resourc... Read More

Great River Road

581 South Deere Road, Macomb, IL

There is a place located in the heart of America, sometimes referred to as The Heart of America. It represents four centuries of history and herita... Read More

Lakeview Nature Center

10050 North 1500th Road, Macomb, IL

The mission of Lakeview Nature Area is to promote stewardship and conservation of the environment through experiential education. Adjacent to Sprin... Read More

Candlelight Tour of New Salem

15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL

The Candlelight Walk offers the only opportunity to see the village at night. Period clothed interpreters will be inside many of the log homes and ... Read More

Center for American Archeology

Illinois 100, Kampsville, IL

The CAA Visitors’ Center & Museum, housed within the historic Kamp Store building, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.... Read More

Springfield Skatepark

2748 Lenhart Drive, Springfield, IL

In early 2000, the Springfield Park District recognized the growing popularity of skate parks and the lack of a public skate park facility within t... Read More

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