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Chicago Suburban Hidden Gems
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Local Chicagoland hot spots with so much fun options to offer!
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Illinois & Indiana State Parks

Great idea for a day trip! Lots of hiking to do, waterfalls to see and plenty of pictures to take!

 
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Great for hiking and plenty of photos opps!
Starved Rock State Park
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Great waterfalls to climb down into!
Matthiessen State Park
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Located in Darien, such a great hidden forest walk with real waterfalls!
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
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Great hiking trails!!
Indiana Dunes National Park
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Such beautiful sunsets!
Saganashkee Slough
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Local Activities

Great for families, date nights or a night out with friends

 
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Boat rental service in Naperville offering rentals for paddleboats and kayaks!
Paddleboat Quarry
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Year-round adventure getaway offering ziplines, paddlesports, trails, hiking and more!
The Forge: Lemont Quarries
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Fun mini golf option
Lost Mountain Adventure Golf
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Local waterpark with a lazy river and plunge slides!
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
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High quality ice and super yummy!!
The Original Rainbow Cone - Darien
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Public aquatic park located in Naperville along the DuPage River
Centennial Beach
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Such a fun theater to enjoy a movie and dinner at the same time. Each theater has it's own movie theme!
Hollywood Blvd Cinema
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Great for kids!!
The Morton Arboretum
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Great for photos and plenty of shopping and restaurants near by
Riverwalk Covered Bridge
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A great day trip with so many photo opportunities!!
Chicago Botanic Garden
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