Just under 100 miles from the bustling city of Chicago is the number one attraction in Illinois, Starved Rock State Park.

The towering bluffs in this park give visitors an unexpected variation from the flatlands for which this state is famed.

Featuring more than 15 canyons offering breathtaking views of sandstone bluffs, the Illinois River, and large lush trees, this park attracts millions of visitors each year.

Stunning hiking trails feature plants, wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife, birds, and more.

In addition, there is a nearly endless list of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, kayaking, rafting, and water cruises, to name a few.

2668 East 873 Road, Oglesby, IL, Phone: 815-667-4211

Milwaukee (1 hour 35 minutes) Holland, Michigan (2 hours 30 minutes) Kettle Moraine State Forest (2 hours 40 minutes) Lake Geneva (1 hour 40 minutes) Naperville (40 minutes) Village of Oak Park (15 minutes) Six Flags Great America (1 hour) North Utica (1 hour 45 minutes) Chicago Botanic Garden (35 minutes) Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (1 hour) Old State Capitol State Historic Site (3 hours) Apple River Canyon State Park (2 hours 30 minutes) Starved Rock State Park (1 hour 35 min) Brookfield Zoo (25 minutes) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (3 hours) Anderson Japanese Gardens (1 hour 40 minutes) The Morton Arboretum (35 minutes) Cantigny Park (40 minutes) Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (20 minutes) Huron-Manistee National Forests (4 hours) Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (2 hours) Oglesby (1 hour 40 minutes) White River State Park (3 hours) Peoria (2 hours 40 minutes)

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