Things to do in Northern Illinois

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Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL

￥12,841
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago

￥16,091
per adult
Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago
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Lake Geneva Ghost Walk

Lake Geneva Ghost Walk

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,255 per adult
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Galena: Aerial Adventure Park- Long Hollow Canopy Tours

Galena: Aerial Adventure Park- Long Hollow Canopy Tours

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥12,773 per adult
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Lake Geneva Ghost Walk

Lake Geneva Ghost Walk

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,255 per adult
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What to do in Northern Illinois

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Starved Rock State Park

9.4/10 (534 reviews)
The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.
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Popular day trips from Northern Illinois

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Dubuque

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Moline

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Rockford

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Rock Island

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Aurora

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Savanna

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Bettendorf

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South Beloit

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