The 9 Most Unique Ways To Travel Around Illinois
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Elizabeth Crozier
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Get ready to explore the state in a myriad of new ways. These nine unusual travel methods will show you a different side of the Prairie State, and you won’t want to miss out.
From historic train rides to scenic cruises, this list has a bit of everything. Check it out:
Take a 3.4-mile trip on a an ancient steam locomotive from 1912. In addition to this fun ride, you'll also find a museum that contains railcars, equipment, and other pieces of railroad history. If you're lucky, you'll get to sit with the engineer and shovel coal. Learn more about this vintage adventure here.
Lasting about an hour, a journey on this lovely riverboat will make any day exciting. Cruises are available year round and give guests a tour of the history of the Fox River. Boats accommodate about 100 people each and can even be rented for birthday parties and other private celebrations. Get more details here.
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Many different types of tours can be enjoyed in this fabulous northern Illinois resort town. Enjoy wine tastings, architecture, and even haunted rides. This is an old-fashioned experience you won't want to miss. Learn more about times and prices here.
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Enjoy America's greatest river on a beautiful riverboat. Guests get to travel up and down the Mississippi River on a 49-passenger tour boat that features 360-degree views. Enjoy themed rides, private rentals, an oyster bar, and a gift shop. Click here for more information.
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Take a scenic train ride that will whisk you back to the early 1900s. Guests enjoy stunning views of central Illinois on these two-mile trips. Learn more about it here.
This is possibly the most unusual of Illinois' transportation modes as it comes from a time long gone. Step back into the 1840s with this mule-pulled canal boat that can hold up to 70 passengers. Guests will learn how the mules are cared for as well as history about the Land of Lincoln. Click here for more details.
Next time you plan a trip to the Windy City, make some time to enjoy the Chicago River. Guests will find incredible views of architecture as well as beaches, river bars, and other attractions. Lighthouses, seagulls, and endless horizons abound. Check it out here.
Go against the grain and enjoy a mode of transportation that is a bit outside the box. Inner tubes will take you down the Fox River on the most relaxing lazy river in the state. Forget water parks when you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Prairie State. More information about this summer attraction can be found here.
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Between April and October, take a high-flying adventure that lets you see the state from the sky. Sunset and sunrise tours are available, and you can even plan to get married in a hot air balloon. You'll never forget an adventure like this. Tours leave from Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, which is located at 444 Eagle Ridge Dr., Galena, IL 61036.
For more unique ways to enjoy the Land of Lincoln, check out these nine strange attractions that will weird out your guests.
What other unusual travel modes do you enjoy taking in Illinois? Share your favorites with us below in the comments.
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