Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, there’s tons of stuff to do in the Prairie State.
When there’s so much to do, recommendations go far. That’s why people have taken to TripAdvisor to rate their experiences at the many attractions in Illinois.
These are five of the best things to do:
The Art Institute of Chicago
Here’s what TripAdvisor has to say about it:
“See why the Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by TripAdvisor four years in a row! Experience the greatest Impressionist collection outside Paris, and view contemporary masterpieces in the spectacular Modern Wing. Stand before classics like Nighthawks, and travel the globe through galleries devoted to the art of ancient Greece, Japan, Africa, and the Americas.”
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Lake Michigan
“Chicago sits on the shore of this Great Lake,” TripAdvisor reads, and visitors say you won’t want to miss it.
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Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
Here’s what TripAdvisor has to say about it:
“Blaum Bros. Is a family owned and operated craft distillery in Galena, IL. Blaum Bros. Uses local grain from Jo Daviess County and produces handcrafted spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, gin...And many others. Blaum Bros. offers daily tours and tastings and has a gift shop and a craft cocktail bar. Located in Galena on Highway 20 on the East side of town. Come try one of our specialty cocktails!”
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Shawnee National Forest
For visitors looking for forests and nature and wildlife areas, TripAdvisor recommends spending about an hour in this national forest.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Here’s what TripAdvisor has to say about it:
“In a stunning combination of scholarship and showmanship, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum immerses you in Lincoln's world and time. Journey from a rustic Indiana cabin to the Executive Mansion in the nation's capitol; follow the fate of America's 16th president and share the joys and sorrows of a family - and a nation. (Please be advised, while the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is open 7 days a week, the Presidential Library is only open on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.)”
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