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Spooky Sights & Scary Stays in Illinois
Sep 10, 2024
When darkness falls across Illinois, it’s prime time for ghost sightings and paranormal stories. Read more about Spooky Sights & Scary Stays in IllinoisWhen the treetops begin their stunning display, the sunsets set fire to the horizon, and you’re drinking in the balmy air along sun-dappled pathways, you know it’s autumn in the Middle of Everything.
Fall Colors Trip Planner
Dispatches From Every Region
Use our interactive fall color tracker and check back weekly for reports on where to find autumn hues in Illinois — and the best places to see the fall colors for yourself.
The 12 Best Places to See Fall Colors in Illinois
Over 200 species of trees in Illinois equals an infinite amount of fall colors. We’re sharing the 12 places with the most scenic views of the changing autumn hues.
Perfect Trails for Fall
Downloadable Trail Guide
Hike, bike, paddle or glide on trails in Illinois parks, forests and rivers. This guide has the best spots for making unforgettable fall memories in Illinois.
Illinois' Fall Menu: Top Fall Foods to Eat & Drink
Illinois’ fall menu is filled with hearty fare and full-bodied drinks.
9 Must-Do Fall Activities in Illinois
Pumpkin patches? Check. Corn mazes? Check. Ziplines? Check. We’ve compiled a list of nine classic and under-the-radar ways to have fun this fall.
Road Trips
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Great Pumpkin Country
Sep 17, 2024
If you’re the type who likes their fall activities traditional, with pumpkin patches, apple picking, and Oktoberfest beers — or out of the ordinary with stargazing, zebra safaris, and reindeer... Read more about Great Pumpkin Country
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Fall Thrills & Chills in Illinois
Sep 17, 2024
There’s no season like fall along the Mississippi River in Illinois for wholesome, relaxing activities, like apple picking at an orchard, brunching on a riverboat, and admiring fall colors at... Read more about Fall Thrills & Chills in Illinois
Fall in Chicago
Chicago gets cooler in the fall. And it’s not just the weather. A whole world of amazing autumn activities, delicious foods, and gorgeous colors awaits.
Haunted Chicago
Family Fun
8 Illinois Autumn Adventures To Fall For
Road Trips
Spellbound in the suburbs
Outdoors & Regional
Explore the Regions: Colorful Fall Getaways
Regional Getaways
Servus! 8 Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Illinois
Arts & Culture
Frights & delights in Illinois
Outdoors & Regional
Tour of Spookiness & Charm
Outdoors & Regional
Illinois Fall Color Report
Fall Colors
Enjoy Illinois Inspiration Guide
Find unexpected ways to enjoy Illinois in this biannual inspiration guide that explores every corner of the state. Each issue offers a mix of travel stories, stunning photography and timely trip ideas that'll help you make the most of each season.