Illinois - America’s most Average State

State Capital: Springfield
Admission to the union:
December 3rd, 1818 as 21st state

The industrial state of Illinois is a powerhouse of the American economy and home to the world famous city of Chicago, renowned for its jazz and blues bars, lake fronted sky scrapers, Prohibition era gangsters, swinging nightlife and also for being America’s Windy City. Since the 1959 opening of the St Lawrence Seaway, Chicago has become a major seaport despite being more than a 1000 miles inland. Illinois is considered to be the most average US state and is home to many firsts. The first nuclear plant opened in 1957, the first McDonald’s in 1960 and the first Afro-American President with the states favourite son, Barak Obama. The state is popular with visitors who find a wealth of exciting things to do and see in the nation’s third largest city and its picturesque countryside.

Things to do in Illinois:

The Windy City’s leading attractions are best experienced with a discounted Chicago CityPass which includes entry to the city’s star attractions.

1. Hancock Observatory including Sky Tour OR Sears Tower Skydeck
2. Field Museum including Underground Adventure
3. Museum of Science and Industry including Omnimax
4. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum including Sky Theater Show
5. Shedd Aquarium: VIP entry including Oceanarium, Wild Reef, Amazon Rising and Special Exhibit

 

Step back in time to the Bootlegging 1920’s with a Gangster Dinner Show, or a Middle Ages Medieval Tournament and Dinner Show. A side-splitting hoot!

The small town of Des Plaines is where McDonald’s was born and with free admission you just have to visit the McDonald’s Museum.

Six Flags Amusement Park has not one, but six roller coaster rides to get your stomach churning. Fun for kids and adults who never grew up!

Come see where US President Baraka Obama lives when he’s not staying at the White House. 5046 South Greenwood, Chicago.

Browse over a list of other exciting Chicago Attractions you can book on-line and save.