What to do in Northern Illinois, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

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Starved Rock State Park which includes forests
Northern Illinois showing heritage architecture
Starved Rock State Park showing interior views
Starved Rock State Park featuring forests and a gorge or canyon

Places to Visit in Northern Illinois

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What to do in Northern Illinois


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The Galena Territory

The Galena Territory might not have many top sights, but Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Horseshoe Mound are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Galena Territory
Galena showing a city

Galena Historic District

Travellers come to Galena Historic District for its stunning river views, and you can see top attractions like Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House while you're in town.

Galena Historic District
Downtown Dubuque which includes modern architecture and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Downtown Dubuque

Take a trip through time as you stroll down the historic streets of this eastern Iowa city. Visit cafés, shops and galleries in revitalized heritage buildings.

Downtown Dubuque
Davenport showing a city and a river or creek

Downtown Davenport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Davenport, Davenport Skybridge and Rhythm City Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Davenport
Rockford which includes general coastal views and a city

Downtown Rockford

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rockford, BMO Harris Bank Center and Coronado Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Rockford
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Historic Millwork District

While Historic Millwork District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Five Flags Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.

Historic Millwork District

 

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Day trip destinations from Northern Illinois