CityDays guide to
99 Things to Do in Illinois (IL) (2025)
Discover Secret Illinois: hidden places off the beaten track, historical oddities, quirky bars, sites of the unusual and the unknown.
Discover Secret Illinois: hidden places off the beaten track, historical oddities, quirky bars, sites of the unusual and the unknown.
Unique experiences to share with your partner, friends, family or colleagues. Immerse yourself in and discover it's secrets.
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A curated list of cool, hidden and unusual things to do in . Explore unique places full history, intrigure and secrecy - dive in and explore some great hidden gems.
The Baha’i Temple in Chicago is the only one of its kind in America.
Oak Street Beach: Who said the Windy City couldn’t provide the perfect beachfront destination?!
Graceland Cemetery: A daughter of the 19th century rural cemetery movement, which sought to beautify burial grounds.
Follow the yellow brick road right into the world of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Oz Park in Chicago.
Glessner House: One of the final masterpieces of the Richardsonian pioneer.
Chicago is incredibly proud of its street art scene along the Wabash Arts Corridor.
Shit Fountain: a fountain in the shape of a shit? Yep, you guessed it!
Randolph Street Market: A treasure trove of antiques, vintage trinkets, jewellery, mouthwatering local cuisines, and ma…
All Illinois (IL)'s amazing hidden gems in one place
What have CityDays adventurers been up to?
Great day! Super fun!
Such a fun time, we got to see such a different perspective of the city. 10/10 would recommend
Really enjoyed the time!
A brilliant way to spend a couple of hours seeing the sights of Midtown!
We had a great time! We’ll definitely play again!
Such a cool experience, letting us really learn the city. Gave us a ton of steps, and introduced us to the best place to get wings (Hudson Hound).
