From Lake Michigan to The Miississippi, you'll fin
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7/14/2015
Illinois is under rated when it comes to recreation. Lake Michigan is an obvious source of fun, but the state is filled with great parks, beautiful rivers, and rolling hills (the latter in the southern part of the state and along the river valleys). Galena in the northwest part of the state is a great place to go biking, and the Fox, Illinois, and Mississippi rivers offer plenty of boating and swimming in the north and western regions respectively. Starved Rock State Park is a beautiful place to hike and follows the Illinois River. Downstate is like a whole different world, as the corn fields of Central Illinois give way to the Hills of the Shawnee National Forest. If outdoor activities aren't your thing, you can always enjoy one of the state's many historic venues such as the Abraham Lincoln site in Springfield or take an architecture tour such as the Frank Lloyd Wright tour in Oak Park or the river based architecture tour in Chicago. Festivals are numerous including Taste of Chicago and the Chicago Air and Water Show. Chicago and Highland Park are the best locations for catching a concert, with vibrant indoor and outdoor music venues including Ravinia, Millenium Park and numerous smaller concert halls such as the Chicago Theatre. You can always find plenty to do, no matter what your taste might be!
Tracey | Campton Hills, IL