Things To Do in Illinois

Vacations are about relaxing, but they are also opportunities to get out and try new things, have fun, and be adventurous. Each fresh destination has a wealth of activities and attractions to experience. So, what are you waiting for! Use UpTake to find that perfect restaurant, shopping district or art museum in Illinois. We'll point you towards the best things to do, whether you are travelling with your family, your dog, or a group of close friends.

Top Locations for Things To Do in Illinois

Best Regions
  1. Quad Cities
  2. Little Egypt

Best Results for Illinois Things To Do

AHistoric Route 66

  • Overview Take the offramp into a bygone era. Discover the 2,400 miles of Route 66 and see how America traveled in the 1920's-60's. Visit the wonderful old trading posts, ... more on national66.com
Historic Route 66
Bloomington
IL

BEdgebrook Golf Course

Average Rating
3.5
6+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
3.5
6+ reviews
  • Well, I'm not a professional golfer. I am a professional Yelper/Bowler...so ... more on yelp.com
Edgebrook Golf Course
Edgebrook Golf Course
6100 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60646

Estimated Price: From $30

CJackson Park Beach

  • Overview Once the site of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, Jackson ... more on chicagoparkdistrict.com
Jackson Park Beach
Jackson Park Beach
6401 S. Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

DSears Tower

Average Rating
4.5
198+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
3.5
95+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
2+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
100+ reviews
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • This was the best thing I did in Chicago. The Sears Tower was fun and provided ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • What is the best way to view the "City of Broad Shoulders?" ... more on epinions.com
Sears Tower
Sears Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606

Estimated Price: From $3

EChicago Architecture Foundation

Average Rating
4.5
31+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
Frommers
3.0
1+ reviews
Yelp
4.5
29+ reviews
  • I'm a nerd so I few years ago, on my 21st birthday, my then-boyfriend ... more on yelp.com
  • Sure, a lot of the crowd were seniors being dropped off by tour busses; sure, local ... more on yelp.com
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Chicago Architecture Foundation
224 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60604

Estimated Price: From $10

FShedd Aquarium

Average Rating
4.5
334+ reviews
from 6 sources
Yelp
4.0
156+ reviews
tripadvisor
3.5
28+ reviews
Frommers
3.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, visitor c… more
  • I'd been to Chicago a couple of times now but had never been to Shedd. So, I decided to give it a try. I won't make the same mistake again. I visited on a Saturday in Feburary, which I was to... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • When my family visited from the Netherlands, one attraction ... more on epinions.com
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60650

Estimated Price: From $3

GField Museum

Average Rating
4.5
216+ reviews
from 4 sources
Epinions.com
4.5
20+ reviews
Frommers
3.0
1+ reviews
Yelp
4.5
125+ reviews
  • The Field Museum is home to Sue, the worlds largest T-rex plus tons of exhibitions includeding the "Underground Adventure" ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Had a great time, took our 4 year old, the only thing that I wish I would ... more on Go City Kids
Field Museum
Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60605-2496

Estimated Price: From $2

HOak Street Beach

  • Overview Great place for water sports ... more on tripadvisor.com
  • Overview Oak Street Beach, just north of the Magnificent Mile, is one of Chicago's ... more on chicagotraveler.com
Oak Street Beach
Chicago
IL

IMuseum of Science and Industry

Average Rating
5.0
111+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
2.0
1+ reviews
Frommers
3.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
109+ reviews
  • The Museum of Science and Industry is amazing. They have something to interest everyone. I went last summer ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • One of the oldest and still the best attractions in the Chicago ... more on judysbook.com
Museum of Science and Industry

Estimated Price: From $3

JWrigley Field

Average Rating
5.0
3+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
3+ reviews
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison
Chicago, IL 60613*4397