#1.
Route 178, Utica, 61373, Illinoias
Eighteen canyons, formed by glacial melt water and stream erosion, provide the back-drop for this activity. The park is best known ... More on igougo
The hiking trails around Starved Rock lead to several majestic bluffs, canyons and even waterfalls. There are 13 miles of well-marked ... More on igougo

#2.
70 Ken Hayes Drive,Bradley,Illinois,60915
Not even 1 mile off of I-57. Mall right across the street(if you get board). Place also has driving range, minigolf, go karts, batting cages, and 2-floors of arcade games. Also has a it's own pizza... More on Warpig.com
This is a great place to head out on a summer night or any night! However, when it is warm outside i... More on Judysbook.com

#3.
1050 Horse Prairie Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385-6384
Welcome to Zao Island, now celebrating our 25th year of providing good family fun for people of all ages. P... More on familydaysoutusa
Zao Island is a great place for families to go in the summer. More on Judysbook.com

#4.
19111 S. Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park IL 60477
Odyssey Fun World feature the latest and high-tech redemption games, video games, rides, and attractions for all ages. More on familydaysoutusa
Lots of fun for the kids and adults. More on Metromix.com

#5.
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL
Bohn Park is a small triangle of land bordering the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail line and depot in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood. Set aside as parkland by real estate developers just af... More on chicagoparkdistrict.com
Background Oz Park may not be as big as Lincoln Park or Grant Park, but it has famous roots. The author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" once made his home in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, and in h... More on KidsPlayParks

#6.
23710 Parrish Ave, Schneider, IN 46376
Jack's Or Better - If you’re looking to kick back, Jack's Or Better, located at 23710 Parrish Ave, is a safe bet. It’s not the kind of place that’s going ... More on clubzone

#7.
30239 S. State Route 53 Wilmington
The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, established in 1996, is the only national tallgrass prairie in the National Forest System. Midewin, pronounced mih-DAY-win, is the Potawatomi name for its he... More on LLBean.com
The largest publicly-owned open space in northeastern Illinois, complete with Welcome Center and ... More on uptake_content

#8.
Cedar Lake, Indiana
