Best time to visit Illinois
1 THING TO DO IN ILLINOIS (AUGUST 05 - AUGUST 15)
Starved Rock State Park
Witness the fascinating rock formations brought to the surface after being deposited in a huge shallow inland sea around 425 million years ago
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Windy City Smokeout
Starting as a local barbecue get-together, the Smokeout has become one of the best festivals in town!
Total Solar Eclipse
Some spots on Earth wait for the moment of solar totality for hundreds or even thousands of years. To capture a spectacle, you have to be truly lucky
East Peoria Festival of Lights
One of the biggest and brightest holiday events in Illinois
Illinois State Fair
Nothing can beat a good ol' fair in the Midwest
Ice Shards on the Great Lakes
The ice cover gets shattered to knife-sharp pieces as spring takes over winter
Morton Pumpkin Festival
The "Pumpkin capital of the world" celebrates the harvest season
Naperville Ale Fest
The only outdoor winter and summer beer festival of Midwest
Centralia Balloon Fest
Save a full weekend in late August to enjoy the unforgettable ballooning experience
Balloons Over Vermilion
A popular ballooning gathering in Illinois
Great Galena Balloon Race
Enjoy the full weekend of balloon rides, live music, and other entertainment
