Le-Aqua-Na State Park (Fishing, Crabbing, Camping, Boating, Sailing)

#12 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

MCJ graduate writes, "Lake Le-Aqua-Na is a man-made lake and was completed in 1956. It is a 40-acre…" »

MCJ graduate writes, "Camping is available at Le-Aqua-Na State Park. Youth, equestrian, RV, and tent…" »

Wendella Boats

#15 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

globewriter writes, "At 23 bucks a pop, an architecture tour may not be at the top of your Chicago…" »

MJB1103 writes, "We could not have picked a more beautiful day. It had been raining on and off the…" »

Oak Street Beach

#18 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

metrogirl writes, "To the left of the Park Shop under the shade of a crisp white umbrella a profusion…" »

blackey writes, "We didn't swim on this trip, but the walk on the beach was great. Rent some wheels,…" »

Fishing at Lake Carlton

#22 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

MCJ graduate writes, "Concerning bass fishing, we both tried several times(like many other anglers did…" »

MCJ graduate writes, "When you are a boat less angler (like myself and my partner), you can always rely…" »

Bass Fishing

#23 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

MCJ graduate writes, "My feeling was right about this fish being a respectable one. As soon as I reeled…" »

MCJ graduate writes, "An update from last fishing trip at Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park is that my partner…" »

The El Train

#24 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

melissa_bel writes, "Getting around Chicago… the Public transportation is one of the best in the…" »

jemery writes, "Chicago got its first elevated transit railway in 1892, on a platform of steel girders…" »

Shoreline Sightseeing Tours

#25 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

sandyjtc writes, "I would recommend this for older kids and adults but my pre-teen children were a bit…" »

stvchin writes, "This is a review of the Shoreline Architectural Cruise that launches out of Chicago's…" »

Grosse Point Lighthouse

#43 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

smmmarti guide writes, "To visit one of America’s best beaches (according to Travel and Leisure), the Great Lakes’ only North American landmark lighthouse, and the one of the largest visual art centers in…" »

Architecture River Cruise

#51 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

LindaFlynn writes, "Wonderful cruise, great chance to find out the history of some of the old and new buildings in Chicago. Tour director very knowledgeable of architecture and building information.…" »

Garden of the Gods

#55 most popular of 695 things to do in Illinois

ramcgraw writes, "I was so impressed by the Garden of the Gods that I took 30 some odd pictures. The rock formations and drop-offs are just breathtaking. Once again, I was with my 3- and 10-year-old nieces…" »