These 11 Illinois Attractions Are Perfect For Mystery Lovers
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Amanda Glandon
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With the rise of true crime documentaries and more mystery novels than ever before, America has fallen in love with mysteries. The great news for Illinoisans or those visiting is that our state has plenty of attractions that will satisfy any mystery lover’s need. Whether based on real mysteries or fiction, any of these spots are sure to be entertaining!
Mystery buffs with a shopping habit, rejoice! This shop has tons of fun spy novelty items to fulfill your every whim.
1276 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
1276 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
The oldest operating hotel in the state has plenty of history and mysteries to behold. Sign up for one of their tours to get the behind-the-scenes view.
230 S. Main Street, Galena
230 S. Main Street, Galena
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A little town in Southern Illinois holds a zoological mystery. There are a few theories about why albino squirrels reside there, but nothing has been proven.
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In 1980, a corpse was found near this bridge, and was unidentified for 12 years. The murder has remained a cold case for decades.
39°32′56.75″N, 88°5′35.75″W
39°32′56.75″N, 88°5′35.75″W
Enjoy a dinner filled with entertainment and intrigue at this beautiful winery.
33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw
33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw
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This famous cave has a murky history of concealing outlaws and thieves.
1 New State Park Rd, Cave-In-Rock
1 New State Park Rd, Cave-In-Rock
Take a tour based on the mystery novel The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett inside the home in which it was set.
5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago
5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago
Surprisingly little is known about the population that settled here around 9th Century CE, and eventually vanished.
38°39′14″N, 90°3′52″W
38°39′14″N, 90°3′52″W
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Visit this spot for mystery novels you just can't put down.
123 N. Springfield Street, Virden
123 N. Springfield Street, Virden
What could be better than a delicious dinner on a boat? Throw in a little mystery!
100 Northeast Water Street, Peoria
100 Northeast Water Street, Peoria
If you love learning the stories of famous murder mysteries, this is the tour for you! Operated by Weird Chicago Tours.
Which spot looks most intriguing to you? Let us know in the comments!
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