Things to do in Northern Illinois

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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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 which includes a city

Galena Historic District

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

Galena Historic District
Downtown Dubuque featuring a river or creek and modern architecture 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 river or creek and a city

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 featuring a city and general coastal views

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