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
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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Full Day Ice Fishing on the Fox Chain O'Lakes
Wonder Lake
8 Hours
Fishing
Ops Experiences
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Guided Tour
All ages • 1 hour
Makanda
1 hour
Farm
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
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The Art of a City, Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour (Semi-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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Amelia's Under The Lamplight Dinner Theater
Starting at $74.95
Galena
2 Hours
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours
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Self-Guided Tours
Great for all ages • Explore Historic Old Joliet Prison
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After 5:30pm, Tickets must be purchased at the theater.
Gibson City
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre
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Two Hour Axe Throwing
Ages 13+ • Bring Your Own Food & Drinks!
Machesney Park
Two hours
Maximum Axe Throwing
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Day Cruise (Endless Summer)
For all ages! • 3-6 Hours • Up to 13 Guests
Chicago
3-6 Hours
Boat Tour
Endless Summer Chi
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Paintball: 4-Hour Private Play
Groups of 8 or More | 4 Hour Sessions
Lockport
Private Tours
Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
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Exotic Cars Explore All
Lamborghini Urus S
Ferrari 296 GTS
Mercedes-Benz S580
Ferrari 812 GTS
Range Rover Sport SVR
Aston Martin DBX 707
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Ed.1
Bentley Bentayga
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Boat Rentals Explore All
72ft. Classic Chris Craft
Up to 49 People
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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57ft. Power Catamaran
Up to 49 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain John Brown
From meetings and events to party time! Rates: $100 - $120 per hr + gratuity
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Dan Leslie
Rates start at $100/hr. To have the best time on the water
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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BVI Full Day
Explore the BVI in style • Fuel Included
Cruz Bay
8 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Salty Viking
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Chicago Vibes 440 Carver
For all ages • 3 to 6 hour options • Fully inspected yacht with special weekday pricing!
Chicago
3 to 6 hour options
Boat Rental, Boat Tour
Believe Chicago
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Captain Michael Totten
From get togethers to ragers; Rates start at $125/hr, $150/hr for holiday weekends
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Sea Ray 450 Believe Chicago
For all ages • 3 to 8 hour options • Fully inspected yacht with special weekday pricing!
Chicago
3 to 8 hour options
Boat Rental, Boat Tour
Believe Chicago
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48ft. Sea Ray Flybridge
Up to 13 People
Chicago
3-4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Captain Tony Cartagena
Experience Summertime Chi the right way with me! • Insta: Captain_tonyc
3-4 Hours
Boat Rental
Knot My Boat Charters
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Private Tours Explore All
South Beach Food & Fun Walking Tour
Starting at $69.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Miami's Little Havana food and culture
Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS
FIELD TRIP (Non-Private) - Norridge, IL
Includes up to 10 Kids (Option to Add Kids) - Valid for Schools, Day Cares & Organizations
Norridge
Private Tours
FunFlatables - Norridge, IL
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After 5:30pm, Tickets must be purchased at the theater.
Gibson City
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre
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French Baking Boot Camp (4-day) with Baker Bettie
4-Day Workshop | Ages 16+
Self-Guided Tour (Summer)
Chaperone-led gallery tour for youth (preschool-K-12 and Transition Programs)
Chicago
1-2 hours maximum recommended
Kid-Friendly
The Art Institute of Chicago
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Date Night for Two
1 Hour • Ages 21+ • Come enjoy Chicago's newest winery!
Take & Bake Cinnamon Rolls
Sweeten Your Weekend | Ages 16+
Breads of the World
Learn to make Italian ciabatta, Mexican concha, and Indian naan
Victoria Scenic Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Victoria
2 hours
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
London's West End Historic Tea & Doughnut Tour
2 Hours • Offered many days during the week
London
2 hours
City Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Breads of the World
Learn to make Italian ciabatta, Mexican concha, and Indian naan
Hidden In Plain Sight (Downtown Walking Speakeasy Tour)
3 hours • Ages 21+
Chicago
Walking Tour
Chicago Prohibition Tours
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Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
1 Hour Kayak & SUP Rentals: Montrose Beach
All Ages & Skills • Single Double Kayaks & SUPs • Save $2 each by booking online!
Chicago
1 Hour with the option to extend
Kayak
Kayak Chicago
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2026 Rooftop Summer Music Series
Register now for one or more Rooftop Concerts!
Joliet
Joliet Area Historical Museum
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Rolls-Royce Dawn
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Full Day Ice Fishing on the Fox Chain O'Lakes
Wonder Lake
8 Hours
Fishing
Ops Experiences
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Private Cocktail Adventure Tour
Up to 12 People • 1.5 Hours • Just Your Party!
Galena
1.5 hours
Private Tours
Galena Foodie Adventures
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Lincoln Square: West Meets East
European Vibes, Hidden Global Gems
Chicago
3 Hours, 1.5 miles walking
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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London Historic Walking Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During the Week
London
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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Vancouver Downtown & Gastown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Vancouver
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Philadelphia: Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Philadelphia
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Saigon to Stockholm Food Tour
3 Hours • Most Popular
Chicago
3 Hours
Food Tour
Chicago Foodways Tours
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South Beach Food & Fun Walking Tour
Starting at $69.99 | 3 Hours | Sample your way through Miami's Little Havana food and culture
Miami: Wynwood Art, Culture, & Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Miami
2 hours
Food Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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!
Bike Tour, City Tour, Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Bobby's Bike Hike
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Portland: Downtown Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Portland
2 hours
Food Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Photography Tours Explore All
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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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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Miami: Wynwood Art, Culture, & Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Miami
2 hours
Food Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Washington DC Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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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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Washington DC Historic Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During The Week
Washington
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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New York City: Midtown Holiday Donut Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days During the Week
New York City
2 hours
Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Dublin City Centre & Temple Bar Doughnut Tour
2 Hours
Dublin
Up to 2 hours
History Tour, Photography Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Car Display Photoshoot
Select Your Dream Car! • $1000/per Hour
Chicago
Photography Tour
DS Luxury
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