11 Exciting Attractions In Illinois That Aren't In Chicago
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 18, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
Author
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
A big state like Illinois is bound to be full of exciting things to do. But with a big city like Chicago in our front yard, it can be hard to weed through information to find attractions outside the city.
These 11 often underrated destinations are a must-see for those who wish to avoid the city. Keep scrolling to check them out.