Illinois' Best Public Golf Courses

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Hickory Point Golf Course, Forsyth, IL

This central Illinois golf course is ideal for both beginner and experienced golfers alike. More experienced golfers are met with challenges such as long distances and the ever-present wind, while…

This central Illinois golf course is ideal for both beginner and experienced golfers alike. More…

The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Illinois!

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Play It Again Sports, Decatur, IL

This family-owned sporting goods store has been serving the Decatur community for nearly three decades and sells a wide variety of sporting gear. They offer both new and used equipment and always go…

This family-owned sporting goods store has been serving the Decatur community for nearly three…

Best Educational Activities for Children in Illinois

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Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur, IL

With two floors of educational exhibits, kids will have hours of fun at the Children’s Museum of Illinois. They offer educational workshops through their learning labs, summer camps, and…

With two floors of educational exhibits, kids will have hours of fun at the Children’s Museum…

The 10 Best Thrift Stores in Illinois!

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Encore Thrift Store, Clinton, IL

Encore Thrift Store is one of the best thrift stores in the state because of their caring staff, expansive selection of a wide variety of quality items, and overall pleasant shopping atmosphere.…

Encore Thrift Store is one of the best thrift stores in the state because of their caring staff,…

The Best Illinois Holiday Shopping Spots

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Wabash Depot Antique Mall, Decatur, IL

Wabash Depot Antique Mall is the place to go when shopping for unique, eclectic gifts that you can’t find in the malls. They offer a holiday open house, featuring live music, refreshments,…

Wabash Depot Antique Mall is the place to go when shopping for unique, eclectic gifts that you…

The 9 Best Markets in Illinois!

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Shady Crest Farm Market, Arthur, IL

Shady Crest Farm Market isn’t your typical grocery store—this small market offers many homemade products. You’ll find fresh produce, deli meats, and cheeses, baked goods such as…

Shady Crest Farm Market isn’t your typical grocery store—this small market offers many…

The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

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Yoder's Kitchen, Arthur, IL

Yoder’s Kitchen serves old-fashioned Amish cooking in a clean facility. They offer menu items and a buffet, which includes a salad bar and dessert station. Popular menu items include the fried…

Yoder’s Kitchen serves old-fashioned Amish cooking in a clean facility. They offer menu items…

Explore Mother Nature: Illinois' Best Nature Centers

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Sugar Grove Nature Center, McLean, IL

Sugar Grove Nature Center is a magic place where kids can be kids and adults can relax in nature. It offers several activities such as trails, an observatory, and Imagination Grove where kids can…

Sugar Grove Nature Center is a magic place where kids can be kids and adults can relax in nature.…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

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Moraine View State Recreation Area, LeRoy, IL

This beautiful and conveniently-located recreation area in LeRoy features 1,687 acres of relaxing wildlife and a 158-acre lake. Hikers can explore the irregular crests and expansive ridges created…

This beautiful and conveniently-located recreation area in LeRoy features 1,687 acres of relaxing…

The 9 Best Breweries in Illinois!

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Triptych Brewing is named for the three main, raw ingredients they use in their beer-making process. They have brewed over 100 different types of beers and enjoy creating new and different varieties.…

Triptych Brewing is named for the three main, raw ingredients they use in their beer-making…

Play It Again Sports, Decatur, IL

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Shady Crest Farm Market, Arthur, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Markets in Illinois!

Shady Crest Farm Market isn’t your typical grocery store—this small market offers many homemade products. You’ll find fresh produce, deli meats, and cheeses, baked goods such as… Read More

Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Illinois!

With two floors of educational exhibits, kids will have hours of fun at the Children’s Museum of Illinois. They offer educational workshops through their learning labs, summer camps, and… Read More

Urbana’s Market at the Square, Urbana, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Illinois!

Each Saturday morning from May through November thousands of residents and visitors shop at Urbana’s Market. Located downtown Urbana, this community staple features a wide selection of… Read More

Triptych Brewing, Savoy, IL

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Lunker's, Normal, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Illinois!

Known for their large beer variety (12 on tap) and huge fish sandwiches, Lunker’s is a local favorite offering great food and drink specials in a friendly environment. They host karaoke every… Read More

Encore Thrift Store, Clinton, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Thrift Stores in Illinois!

Encore Thrift Store is one of the best thrift stores in the state because of their caring staff, expansive selection of a wide variety of quality items, and overall pleasant shopping atmosphere.… Read More

Zumba at Champaign-Urbana, Champaign, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Zumba Classes in Illinois!

Melixa Rivera-Sustache is the proprietor of Zumba at Champaign-Urbana and hosts regular, drop-in Zumba classes at The City Center. Melixa, a native of Puerto Rica, has been a certified Zumba… Read More

Sugar Grove Nature Center, McLean, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Nature Centers in Illinois!

Sugar Grove Nature Center is a magic place where kids can be kids and adults can relax in nature. It offers several activities such as trails, an observatory, and Imagination Grove where kids can… Read More

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