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Chief
Galena?
Looks nice, thank you!
Baha’i temple in Wilmette is pretty interesting for a quarter-day trip.
Also Indiana Dunes National Park to the east and Milwaukee to the north. Not Illinois but close enough.
Springfield if you’re into Lincoln / US history
Thank you for great recommendations!
The Obama presidential center?
Chief
OP was asking about things to do outside Chicago
Starved Rock State Park, Medieval Times, .... that's all I've got-- if there are any county fairs, those can be fun.
Wow,Medieval Times looks wonderful! Thank you so much🙏
Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s in the northern suburbs near Ravinia just outside Chicago.
Beautiful,thank you!
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Ravinia
Corn
I found Corn (town) in Oklahoma, but not in Illinois(
Chief
Just curious why it has to be in Illinois. Wisconsin and Michigan are close
Honestly, I was interested in what to see in the state. But right now I am getting more and more curious about places near Illinois. So, if you would like to share some places, I would love to hear!