12 Ways To Have The Most Illinois Day Ever
A guide to experiencing a perfect day in Illinois, inspired by Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Want to have a Ferris Bueller-style day, but including all of Illinois instead of just Chicago? You could totally make this day happen. It will be pretty tiring, but we should definitely try to make it through. Here's how to have the most Illinois day ever.
1. Begin your day by watching a stellar Illinois sunrise.
2. Take a drive on a scenic road.
3. Hike up, down, and around the canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park.
4. After all that hiking and traveling, treat yourself with a giant Chicago-style pizza.
5. Have a total Ferris Bueller moment and look at some gorgeous art.
6. Catch a baseball game at the legendary Wrigley Field.
7. Eat a delicious Chicago-style hot dog--with no ketchup.
8. Get out on Lake Michigan and enjoy it...whether you are in your own watercraft or a cruise.
9. All of that exercise means that you will want to eat some delicious Garrett's popcorn.
10. Time to drive as the sun is setting over Illinois.
11. Explore Navy Pier and ride the rides late at night.
12. A fireworks show over Navy Pier would be the perfect end of a perfect Illinois day.
What do you think? Could you make this day happen?
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