Explore Things to Do in Illinois
Welcome to Illinois - a state where vibrant city life, scenic landscapes, and rich history come together to offer something for every traveler. Discover the energy of Chicago, with its world-class museums, iconic architecture, and famous deep-dish pizza. Explore charming small towns and rolling farmland, or venture along historic Route 66 for a nostalgic road trip. Enjoy the natural beauty of Starved Rock and Shawnee National Forest, taste award-winning wines in the southern regions, and experience cultural festivals, live music, and outdoor adventures statewide. Whether you're seeking big-city excitement or peaceful escapes, Illinois delivers unforgettable experiences at every turn.
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Planning the perfect vacation in Illinois is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Illinois. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
Why wait until you arrive in Illinois to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Chicago Skyline Fireworks Cruise
Starting at $53 Per Person • 2 Hours • Full Bar on Board!
Chicago
2 Hours
Island Party Boat
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"Route 66: The Main Street of America" Film Screening
A centennial portrait of enduring towns and everyday heroes along this legendary highway.
Joliet
5PM-9:30PM
Old Joliet Prison
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Proposals & Engagements Cruise
Pop the question, take incredible photos and celebrate in luxury!
Chicago
2 Hour Private Sailing Cruise
Private Tours
On A Boat Sailing
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MEET THE MAKER (SPOON CARVING DEMO & TUTORIAL)
Discover the Artist in You! Using only hand tools, craft your very own wooden spoon.
Galena
1.5 Hours
Galena Spoon Co.
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4 Hour BMX Bike Rentals
Chicago
1 Hour, 2 Hour 8 Hour
Big Marsh Park
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46ft. Sea Ray Express
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Hunk-O-Mania Male Revue Show - Chicago
Starting at $40.07 • Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Fridays and Saturdays 8PM
Chicago
2 Hours
New Age Productions - HOM
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Creation Stations @ Studio 928
Ages 13+ • 30–90 Min 🎨 Drop-In Art Experiences – Create What You Want, When You Want
Oak Park
6 Hours
Workshop
Studio 928
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The Cosmic Underground Show
The galaxy's most intimate magic and mind reading experience
Walking Tours Explore All
Donut in the Sky
For all ages! • 2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours
Walking Tour
Chicago by Dave
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The World Within (Part One): Dazzling Interiors™ of the Loop
2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours *1.2 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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The Christmas Tree Crawl: The Magic of Chicago at the Holidays
Let's see all the best decorations before they're gone!
Chicago
2 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Pop Up Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Meet Me in Chicago: Solos & Singles Adventure Club
Come Solo. Leave with New Friends.
Chicago
3-4 hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Kayak, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Winter Activities
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Late Night Haunted History Walking Tour
3 Hour Tour • Late Night Edition!
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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West Loop Pizza Walk - Private Tour
Starting at $89 | Saturdays | 11am - 2pm | Experience Four Styles of Chicago Pizza
Chicago
Private Tours
Beer Tour, City Tour, Driving Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Private Wine Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
Pizza City, USA
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Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)
3 hours • Ages 21+
Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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Haunted History Walking Tour
EVERY Friday and Saturday! • Ages 8+
Springfield
Walking Tour
Springfield Hauntings
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Haunted History Walking Tour
$25 | 3 Hour Tour of haunted Alton
Alton
History Tour, Walking Tour
Alton Hauntings
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All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces
All the glitz and glam of 1920s Chicago! • 2 Hours • 1.5 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Pour Paint
Ages 6+ • Private Parties Available
Aurora
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Tuft A Rug
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Glow- A Neon Street Art Workshop
Learn street art techniques under ultraviolet light — your colors literally pop off the wall.
Chicago
75 min.
Kid-Friendly
Native 312 Events
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Two Hour Adventure at MISH MASH
More Quality Time Together.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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Reserved Event Room
Would you like to reserve the event space with your group? 2 hour private use for your team.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room, Recreational Vehicle
Mish Mash Adventures
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Early Bird Discount 2 Hour Adventures
Ages 12 and up • Best Value. • Discounts Before Noon! Get more quality time together.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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Shared Ballooning Flights
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total • 8 Passengers • Most Popular
Huntley
1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total
Kid-Friendly
Balloon
Midwest Ballooning Adventures
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Spray Paint 'n' Sip- Chicago
90 Minutes • Ages 10 +
Chicago
90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Native 312 Events
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Private Group Balloon Ride
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total • 8–10 Passengers
Huntley
1 Hour Flight Time • 4 Hours Total
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Balloon
Midwest Ballooning Adventures
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DAY at the FARM: Cows, Kids & Curds
A FAMILY FUN EXPERIENCE
East Dubuque
120 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Berning Acres
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Group Adventure for Parties of 15-40
Discounted 2 hour adventure for groups of 15 or more.
Aurora
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Escape Room
Mish Mash Adventures
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Boat Rentals Explore All
Batavia Self Guided Rental
All Skill Levels • 1.5 - 3 Hours • Great for beginners!
Batavia, North Aurora
Boat Rental, Kayak, Water Activities
Howling Wolfe Canoe & Kayak
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48ft. Sea Ray Flybridge
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Speed Boat Rides
Chicago speedboat thrills with your own soundtrack!
Chicago
1+ Hours
Boat Rental
Chicago Blue Water Charters
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56ft. Sea Ray Sundancer
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Michael Totten
From get togethers to ragers; Rates start at $125/hr, $150/hr for holiday weekends
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Capt. Dave Krell
USCG Licensed - Chicago's top rated Captain!
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Ian Barbosa
"The Fun One"
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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46ft. Sea Ray Express
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Brian Haas
Come Boating with Captain Brian! Pricing starts @$100/ Hr.
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Tony Cartagena
Experience Summertime Chi the right way with me! • Insta: Captain_tonyc
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Boat Tours Explore All
Fireworks Cruise!
All ages • 90 Minutes • Great for friends & family!
Chicago
90 minutes
Boat Tour
Tall Ship Windy
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Day Cruise
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Poseidon Chicago Charters
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18 FT Private Pontoon Cruise
Starting at $150 | Cruise the Chicago river for 2 hours or more!
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Pontoon Boat Rental
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Victory Lap Yacht Private Charter
Up to 12 Passengers
Chicago
3–4 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
BIP Boating
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Crystal Star – 55’ Atlantis
⭐ 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 55’ Crystal Star • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Adventure Lake and River Tour
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Blackhawk Boat Tours, LLC
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Evening Boat Rentals (Fireworks )
Starting at $400 | 2 sizes available
Chicago
2 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Fireworks Cruise, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
Chicago Boat Rentals
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Crystal Empire – 62’ Azimut
🛥️ 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 62’ Crystal Empire • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Crystal Dream – 52’ Carver
🌊 3-Hour Private Charter Aboard the 52’ Crystal Dream • Up to 13 Passengers
Chicago
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Crystal Clear Yacht Charters
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Request Chez Renée Luxury Yacht Charter
Up to 12 Passengers
Guided Tours Explore All
Bikes, Bites & Views: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour - Adults (Ages 16+)
Starting at $79.99 | 4.5 Hours | Try all the classic food on your way to Wrigley Field!
Chicago
4.5 Hours
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Lincoln Park Zoo & Nature Museum Private Tour
Chicago
2 Hours
Private Tours
Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Museum, Walking Tour, Wildlife, Zoo
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces
All the glitz and glam of 1920s Chicago! • 2 Hours • 1.5 Miles • All Ages
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Downtown Pizza Walk
3 hours • All ages
Chicago
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Open Your Eyes: Chicago's Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Underground + Secrets Walking Tour • 1.5 Miles on foot | All Ages • 2 hours
Chicago
2 Hours *1.5 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Chicago Loop Architecture Private Walking Tour
For all ages! • 2.5 Hours • Up to 10 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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The Art of a City, Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour (Private)
2.5 Hrs | Skip-the-line tour | Discover incredible public art hiding in plain sight
Chicago
2.5 hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Babylon Tours Chicago
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The World Within (Part One): Dazzling Interiors™ of the Loop
2 Hours
Chicago
2 Hours *1.2 miles on foot*
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour, Wellness, Winter Activities
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
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Private Chicago History Museum Tour
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Up to 8 People
Chicago
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Chicago Museum Tours LLC
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Original Chicago Pizza Tour
3 hours 30 minutes • All ages
Chicago
Bus Tour, Guided Tour
Chicago Pizza Tours
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Exotic Cars Explore All
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Cadillac Escalade V
Audi R8 Spyder
Lamborghini Huracán Evo
Ferrari 488 GTB
Acura NSX
Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder
Lakeside Cybertruck
Chicago
6 Hour, Full day or Multi Day
Exotic Car
Lakeside Chicago
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale
