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This Mom N’ Pop Donut Bakery In Illinois Is Open 24 Hours

This Mom N’ Pop Donut Bakery In Illinois Is Open 24 Hours

This Tropical Arcade Restaurant In Illinois Is Insanely Fun To Visit

This Tropical Arcade Restaurant In Illinois Is Insanely Fun To Visit

This Classic Arcade Bar In Illinois Will Take You Back To Your Childhood

This Classic Arcade Bar In Illinois Will Take You Back To Your Childhood

If You Can Pronounce These 8 Words, You’ve Lived In Illinois For Far Too Long

If You Can Pronounce These 8 Words, You’ve Lived In Illinois For Far Too Long

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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This Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Shop In Illinois Will Take You Back To A Simpler Time

This Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Shop In Illinois Will Take You Back To A Simpler Time

The Patio Seating At This Authentic Italian Restaurant In Illinois Will Transport You To Tuscany

The Patio Seating At This Authentic Italian Restaurant In Illinois Will Transport You To Tuscany

Few People Remember This Freaky Sandwich That Can’t Be Found In Illinois Anymore

Few People Remember This Freaky Sandwich That Can’t Be Found In Illinois Anymore

You Can’t Afford To Miss These 10 Free Outdoor Activities In Illinois

You Can’t Afford To Miss These 10 Free Outdoor Activities In Illinois

The Bar At This Tropical Restaurant In Illinois Is A Gigantic Aquarium You Must See To Believe

The Bar At This Tropical Restaurant In Illinois Is A Gigantic Aquarium You Must See To Believe

Everyone In Illinois Should Visit This Amazing Antique Barn At Least Once

Everyone In Illinois Should Visit This Amazing Antique Barn At Least Once

10 Lakeside Camp Resorts In Illinois You’re Missing Out On

10 Lakeside Camp Resorts In Illinois You’re Missing Out On

These 7 Old School Pizza Parlors In Illinois Have Been Around Forever

These 7 Old School Pizza Parlors In Illinois Have Been Around Forever

8 Amazing Illinois Secrets You Never Knew Existed

8 Amazing Illinois Secrets You Never Knew Existed

The Epic Float Trip Down The Country’s Largest River That Starts In Illinois

The Epic Float Trip Down The Country’s Largest River That Starts In Illinois

This Tiny Drive In May Just Be The Best Kept Secret In Illinois

This Tiny Drive In May Just Be The Best Kept Secret In Illinois

There’s A 5-Acre Sunflower Maze In Illinois That’s Just As Magnificent As It Sounds

There’s A 5-Acre Sunflower Maze In Illinois That’s Just As Magnificent As It Sounds

The Little Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant That Serves The Best Pizza In Illinois

The Little Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant That Serves The Best Pizza In Illinois

This Illinois Park Has Endless Boardwalks And You’ll Want To Explore Them All

This Illinois Park Has Endless Boardwalks And You’ll Want To Explore Them All

10 Restaurants In Illinois That Serve The Most Fantabulous Fried Chicken N’ Waffles

10 Restaurants In Illinois That Serve The Most Fantabulous Fried Chicken N’ Waffles

There’s A BBQ Joint In Illinois That Serves 7-Pound Nachos We Bet You Can’t Eat All At Once

There’s A BBQ Joint In Illinois That Serves 7-Pound Nachos We Bet You Can’t Eat All At Once

The Celestial Phenomenon Happening Over Earth That You Can See From Illinois At Night

The Celestial Phenomenon Happening Over Earth That You Can See From Illinois At Night

The 10 Most Affordable Vacation Cities In Illinois Your Wallet Will Love

The 10 Most Affordable Vacation Cities In Illinois Your Wallet Will Love

The 21-Scoop Ice Cream Sundae Everyone In Illinois Should Try

The 21-Scoop Ice Cream Sundae Everyone In Illinois Should Try

9 Best Fried Chicken Restaurants In Illinois That Don’t Get Enough Credit

9 Best Fried Chicken Restaurants In Illinois That Don’t Get Enough Credit

10 Log-Cabin Themed Attractions In Illinois For Rustic Summer Fun

10 Log-Cabin Themed Attractions In Illinois For Rustic Summer Fun

The Old-Time Chicken Restaurant In Illinois That’s Also An Iconic Ice Cream Stand

The Old-Time Chicken Restaurant In Illinois That’s Also An Iconic Ice Cream Stand

9 Strange Attractions In Illinois That Will Weird Out Your Guests

9 Strange Attractions In Illinois That Will Weird Out Your Guests

This Magical Water Park In Illinois Has The Most Epic Lazy River In The Midwest

This Magical Water Park In Illinois Has The Most Epic Lazy River In The Midwest

These 7 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlors In Illinois Will Make You Feel Nostalgic

These 7 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlors In Illinois Will Make You Feel Nostalgic

There’s A Restaurant In Illinois That Used To Be A Church And The Food Is Heavenly

There’s A Restaurant In Illinois That Used To Be A Church And The Food Is Heavenly

There’s A Restaurant In Illinois That Invented A Unique Style Of Fried Chicken You Have To Try

There’s A Restaurant In Illinois That Invented A Unique Style Of Fried Chicken You Have To Try

This Historic Barn Tour Will Take You On The Best Country Drive Through Illinois

This Historic Barn Tour Will Take You On The Best Country Drive Through Illinois

These Themed Vintage Cottages In Illinois Are Like Something Out Of Ann Of Green Gables

These Themed Vintage Cottages In Illinois Are Like Something Out Of Ann Of Green Gables

This Small Town Supper Club In Illinois Has The Best Comfort Food In The World

This Small Town Supper Club In Illinois Has The Best Comfort Food In The World

Everyone In Illinois Should See What’s Inside The Walls Of This Abandoned Fort

Everyone In Illinois Should See What’s Inside The Walls Of This Abandoned Fort

This Illinois Diner In The Middle Of Nowhere Is Downright Delicious

This Illinois Diner In The Middle Of Nowhere Is Downright Delicious

This Incredible Museum In Illinois Is A Fantastic Day Trip Destination

This Incredible Museum In Illinois Is A Fantastic Day Trip Destination

Discover One Of Illinois’ Most Majestic Waterfalls – No Hiking Necessary

Discover One Of Illinois’ Most Majestic Waterfalls – No Hiking Necessary

This 36-Room Antique Mall In Illinois Is Full Of All Kinds Of Treasure

This 36-Room Antique Mall In Illinois Is Full Of All Kinds Of Treasure

9 Quirky Ice Cream Shops Around Illinois That Are Sure To Put A Smile On Your Face

9 Quirky Ice Cream Shops Around Illinois That Are Sure To Put A Smile On Your Face

There’s A Hike In Illinois That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Prehistoric Fort

There’s A Hike In Illinois That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Prehistoric Fort

This Illinois Park Has A Troll Hunting Adventure This Summer You Don’t Want To Miss

This Illinois Park Has A Troll Hunting Adventure This Summer You Don’t Want To Miss

The Magical Wizard Of Oz Themed Festival In Illinois You Don’t Want To Miss

The Magical Wizard Of Oz Themed Festival In Illinois You Don’t Want To Miss

The Charming Custard Stand In Illinois That Makes Summer Seem Endless

The Charming Custard Stand In Illinois That Makes Summer Seem Endless

The Best Comfort Food In Illinois Is Hiding In This Unassuming Diner Attached To A Gas Station

The Best Comfort Food In Illinois Is Hiding In This Unassuming Diner Attached To A Gas Station

10 Exciting Adventures You Can Take Along The Mississippi River In Illinois

10 Exciting Adventures You Can Take Along The Mississippi River In Illinois

This Whimsical Chalk Art Festival In Illinois Is Unlike Any Other

This Whimsical Chalk Art Festival In Illinois Is Unlike Any Other

The Amazingly Creepy Illinois Mausoleum You Never Knew Existed

The Amazingly Creepy Illinois Mausoleum You Never Knew Existed

This Picture Perfect Wine Resort In Illinois Will Steal Your Heart Away

This Picture Perfect Wine Resort In Illinois Will Steal Your Heart Away

6 Restaurants In Illinois That Serve The Biggest Pizzas You’ve Ever Seen

6 Restaurants In Illinois That Serve The Biggest Pizzas You’ve Ever Seen

This Beautiful Boardwalk Trail In Illinois Is The Most Unique Hike Around

This Beautiful Boardwalk Trail In Illinois Is The Most Unique Hike Around

8 Foods Every Illinoisan Craves When They Leave Illinois

8 Foods Every Illinoisan Craves When They Leave Illinois

The Quirky Market In Illinois Where You’ll Find Terrific Treasures

The Quirky Market In Illinois Where You’ll Find Terrific Treasures

6 Summer Restaurants In Illinois That Serve Tropical Drinks In Pineapples

6 Summer Restaurants In Illinois That Serve Tropical Drinks In Pineapples