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There’s Nothing Like This Late-Night Haunted Flea Market In Illinois

There’s Nothing Like This Late-Night Haunted Flea Market In Illinois

This Little Local Taco Chain Has Been An Illinois Favorite For More Than 50 Years

This Little Local Taco Chain Has Been An Illinois Favorite For More Than 50 Years

The Gigantic Cheese Store In Illinois You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

The Gigantic Cheese Store In Illinois You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

This Authentic Italian Pizzeria In Illinois Will Whisk You Away To Tuscany

This Authentic Italian Pizzeria In Illinois Will Whisk You Away To Tuscany

Illinois Facts

Capital Springfield
Nickname Land of Lincoln / The Prairie State
Bird Northern cardinal
Highest Elevation Charles Mound (1,235 ft)
Flower Violet
Song "Illinois"
Counties 102
Food GoldRush apples

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There’s Nothing Else Quite Like This Creepy Casket Race In Illinois

There’s Nothing Else Quite Like This Creepy Casket Race In Illinois

This Fabulous Small Town Museum Preserves More Than A Century Of Illinois History

This Fabulous Small Town Museum Preserves More Than A Century Of Illinois History

There’s A Glowing Pumpkin Trail Coming To Illinois And It’ll Make Your Fall Magical

There’s A Glowing Pumpkin Trail Coming To Illinois And It’ll Make Your Fall Magical

These 8 Freaky Tales About Illinois’ Most Notorious Witches Will Chill Your Bones

These 8 Freaky Tales About Illinois’ Most Notorious Witches Will Chill Your Bones

There Are More Than 800 Video Games At This Retro 80s-Themed Arcade In Illinois

There Are More Than 800 Video Games At This Retro 80s-Themed Arcade In Illinois

These 7 Cider And Donut Mills In Illinois Will Put You In The Mood For Fall

These 7 Cider And Donut Mills In Illinois Will Put You In The Mood For Fall

The Budget-Friendly Seafood Restaurant In Illinois With The Best Lakeside Views

The Budget-Friendly Seafood Restaurant In Illinois With The Best Lakeside Views

Fall Is Here And These Are The 9 Best Places To See The Changing Leaves In Illinois

Fall Is Here And These Are The 9 Best Places To See The Changing Leaves In Illinois

This 1-Hour Train Ride Is The Most Relaxing Way To Enjoy Illinois Scenery

This 1-Hour Train Ride Is The Most Relaxing Way To Enjoy Illinois Scenery

These 8 Ghastly Places In Illinois Will Give You The Heebie Jeebies

These 8 Ghastly Places In Illinois Will Give You The Heebie Jeebies

11 Old-Fashioned Attractions In Illinois That Will Remind You Of The Good Ol’ Days

11 Old-Fashioned Attractions In Illinois That Will Remind You Of The Good Ol’ Days

This Small River Town Diner Serves The Best Brunch In Illinois

This Small River Town Diner Serves The Best Brunch In Illinois

11 Simple Reasons People Fall In Love With Illinois

11 Simple Reasons People Fall In Love With Illinois

It’s Not Officially Fall Until You Visit This Vintage Country Fair In Illinois

It’s Not Officially Fall Until You Visit This Vintage Country Fair In Illinois

Take This Eerie Candlelight Walk In Illinois For A Unique Fall Tour

Take This Eerie Candlelight Walk In Illinois For A Unique Fall Tour

The Epic Zombie Burger Every Illinoisan Needs To Try This Halloween

The Epic Zombie Burger Every Illinoisan Needs To Try This Halloween

This Spectacular Fall Farm In Illinois Is Home To The Midwest’s Largest Pumpkin

This Spectacular Fall Farm In Illinois Is Home To The Midwest’s Largest Pumpkin

This 120-Acre U-Pick Apple Orchard In Illinois Is For The Adventurous Soul

This 120-Acre U-Pick Apple Orchard In Illinois Is For The Adventurous Soul

This Illinois House Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation

This Illinois House Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation

This Mac And Cheese Themed Restaurant In Illinois Is What Dreams Are Made Of

This Mac And Cheese Themed Restaurant In Illinois Is What Dreams Are Made Of

These 9 Restaurants Serve The Best Fried Catfish In Illinois

These 9 Restaurants Serve The Best Fried Catfish In Illinois

The Enchanting Halloween Hike In Illinois Your Whole Family Will Love

The Enchanting Halloween Hike In Illinois Your Whole Family Will Love

The 13,000-Gallon Aquarium At This Deep Ocean-Themed Restaurant In Illinois Is A Sight To See

The 13,000-Gallon Aquarium At This Deep Ocean-Themed Restaurant In Illinois Is A Sight To See

The Bakery Hiding In This Vintage Illinois Restaurant Is Impossible To Ignore

The Bakery Hiding In This Vintage Illinois Restaurant Is Impossible To Ignore

This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Illinois Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Illinois Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

This Small Town In Illinois Transforms Into A Scarecrow Wonderland Each Year

This Small Town In Illinois Transforms Into A Scarecrow Wonderland Each Year

This 40-Acre Pumpkin Farm In Illinois Is The Classic Fall Experience You Need

This 40-Acre Pumpkin Farm In Illinois Is The Classic Fall Experience You Need

There Are More Historic Houses In This One Charming Town Than Anywhere Else In Illinois

There Are More Historic Houses In This One Charming Town Than Anywhere Else In Illinois

7 Restaurants In Illinois Where You Can Get The Best Calzones

7 Restaurants In Illinois Where You Can Get The Best Calzones

Locals Go Crazy For The Bagels At These 7 Illinois Bakeries

Locals Go Crazy For The Bagels At These 7 Illinois Bakeries

11 Iconic Restaurants In Illinois That Just Get Better With Age

11 Iconic Restaurants In Illinois That Just Get Better With Age

This Down Home Restaurant In Illinois Serves Apple Dumplings To Die For

This Down Home Restaurant In Illinois Serves Apple Dumplings To Die For

You’ll Be Happy To Hear That Illinois’ Fall Foliage Is Expected To Be Bright And Bold This Year

You’ll Be Happy To Hear That Illinois’ Fall Foliage Is Expected To Be Bright And Bold This Year

Few People Know Illinois Is Home To The World’s Largest Game Of Laser Tag

Few People Know Illinois Is Home To The World’s Largest Game Of Laser Tag

8 Hands-On Discovery Museums In Illinois That Will Teach You Something New

8 Hands-On Discovery Museums In Illinois That Will Teach You Something New

This Free Garden Park In Illinois Is A 500-Acre Paradise

This Free Garden Park In Illinois Is A 500-Acre Paradise

Few People Know About This Animal-Themed Playground Hiding In Illinois

Few People Know About This Animal-Themed Playground Hiding In Illinois

8 Charming Apple Festivals In Illinois That Will Make Your Fall Complete

8 Charming Apple Festivals In Illinois That Will Make Your Fall Complete

This Make-Believe Park In Illinois Will Bring Out The Imagination In Everyone

This Make-Believe Park In Illinois Will Bring Out The Imagination In Everyone

The Most Unusual Restaurant In Illinois Needs To Be Experienced To Be Believed

The Most Unusual Restaurant In Illinois Needs To Be Experienced To Be Believed

This Murder Mystery Cruise In Illinois Is The Experience Of A Lifetime

This Murder Mystery Cruise In Illinois Is The Experience Of A Lifetime

This One-Of-A-Kind Beer Garden In Illinois Is Covered In Incredible Art

This One-Of-A-Kind Beer Garden In Illinois Is Covered In Incredible Art

The Little Known Restaurant Tucked In The Southwest Corner Of Illinois You’ll Want To Try

The Little Known Restaurant Tucked In The Southwest Corner Of Illinois You’ll Want To Try

8 Outdoor Activities In Illinois You Still Have Time To Do Before Summer Ends

8 Outdoor Activities In Illinois You Still Have Time To Do Before Summer Ends

This Quaint Little Trail Is The Shortest And Sweetest Hike In Illinois

This Quaint Little Trail Is The Shortest And Sweetest Hike In Illinois

The Secret Tropical Beach In Illinois Where The Water Is A Mesmerizing Blue

The Secret Tropical Beach In Illinois Where The Water Is A Mesmerizing Blue

You’ll Be Pleased To Hear That Illinois’ Upcoming Winter Is Supposed To Be Way Warmer Than Last Year’s

You’ll Be Pleased To Hear That Illinois’ Upcoming Winter Is Supposed To Be Way Warmer Than Last Year’s

This Riverside Inn Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Place To Stay In Illinois

This Riverside Inn Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Place To Stay In Illinois

This Vintage Harvest Festival In Illinois Is Massive And You Won’t Want To Miss It

This Vintage Harvest Festival In Illinois Is Massive And You Won’t Want To Miss It

The Riverside Restaurant In Illinois With Panoramic Views You’ll Never Forget

The Riverside Restaurant In Illinois With Panoramic Views You’ll Never Forget