It’s almost summer, so we are definitely planning for all the amazing things we will do when it turns warm (for good). Here are 11 things you should do on a hot summer day in Illinois.
- Lake Kinkaid Spillway
Curtis Abert/Flickr This is the best swimming hole in Illinois. Head over to southern Illinois and let the water rush over you. Then, float in the deep pools.
- Hurricane Harbor
Six Flags Great America/Facebook Many people head to Six Flags on hot summer days in Illinois. But why not hit up Hurricane Harbor this time? Provided you plan well, you can hit both parks.
- Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort
Grizzly Jack’s/Facebook After a long day of hiking at Starved Rock State Park, come stay at this Utica hotel and relax in the beautiful pool.
- Illinois Beach State Park
Peter Ciro/Flickr Isn’t this stunning? Walk 6.5 miles of beach alongside Lake Michigan.
- Millenium Park
Juan Carlos Martin/Flickr Kids love running through the fountains here during the summer. You might get a few looks, but adults definitely do it, too.
- KeyLime Cove
KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark/Facebook This indoor water park covers 65,000 square feet. The cool thing you’ll notice right away about the hotel is that the slides go both inside and outside the hotel. In addition to the water, there is a place to eat and also an arcade, as well as other activities for the kiddos.
- Rend Lake
J Rend Photography/Flickr This 29 acre lake is referred to as southern Illinois’ playground. People have loads of fun getting out on the water here and camping.
- Go for a drive.
Dave Herholz/Flickr Head down a scenic route like the Great River Road. Cool drinks and AC will help cool you down.
- Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium/Flickr Sometimes, when it’s hot outside, the last place you will want to be is outdoors. Come inside and be surrounded by water and all the creatures that live in it.
- Kayak
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr There are some wonderful places to kayak in Illinois. Pictured here is the Mississippi River in Galena.
- Go sailing.
Kim/Flickr Become a seafarer. There are plenty of places to take a sailboat out in Illinois, but Lake Michigan might be the most scenic.
What do you do on hot Illinois days?
Curtis Abert/Flickr
This is the best swimming hole in Illinois. Head over to southern Illinois and let the water rush over you. Then, float in the deep pools.
Six Flags Great America/Facebook
Many people head to Six Flags on hot summer days in Illinois. But why not hit up Hurricane Harbor this time? Provided you plan well, you can hit both parks.
Grizzly Jack’s/Facebook
After a long day of hiking at Starved Rock State Park, come stay at this Utica hotel and relax in the beautiful pool.
Peter Ciro/Flickr
Isn’t this stunning? Walk 6.5 miles of beach alongside Lake Michigan.
Juan Carlos Martin/Flickr
Kids love running through the fountains here during the summer. You might get a few looks, but adults definitely do it, too.
KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark/Facebook
This indoor water park covers 65,000 square feet. The cool thing you’ll notice right away about the hotel is that the slides go both inside and outside the hotel. In addition to the water, there is a place to eat and also an arcade, as well as other activities for the kiddos.
J Rend Photography/Flickr
This 29 acre lake is referred to as southern Illinois’ playground. People have loads of fun getting out on the water here and camping.
Dave Herholz/Flickr
Head down a scenic route like the Great River Road. Cool drinks and AC will help cool you down.
Shedd Aquarium/Flickr
Sometimes, when it’s hot outside, the last place you will want to be is outdoors. Come inside and be surrounded by water and all the creatures that live in it.
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr
There are some wonderful places to kayak in Illinois. Pictured here is the Mississippi River in Galena.
Kim/Flickr
Become a seafarer. There are plenty of places to take a sailboat out in Illinois, but Lake Michigan might be the most scenic.
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