Posted in Illinois December 30, 2015 by

16 Things Everyone MUST DO In Illinois In 2016

While we’re all writing our New Year’s Resolutions, why don’t we add travel to the list? The thing is, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get some really cool experiences. There are plenty of things to do in our state that you should do. 2016 is TOTALLY your year.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
1. Hike in Shawnee National Forest.
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2. Demolish a horseshoe.
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3. Visit Skydeck Chicago.
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4. Bike down Tunnel Hill State Trail.
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5. Immerse yourself in Amish Country.
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6. Stroll through Anderson Japanese Gardens.
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7. Tour the state capitol.
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8. Be superhuman for a day.
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9. Eat a delicious Chicago-style pizza.
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10. Stay at a B&B in Galena.
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11. BEAR DOWN at Soldier Field.
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12. Go back in time at Cahokia Mounds.
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13. Head to the Illinois State Fair.
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14. Sip wine at an Illinois winery.
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15. Cook a meal from things you only buy at a great farmers market.
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16. Eat a dawg at Superdawg.
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What’s on the list for you to do in Illinois this coming year?