Sometimes, you just want to get out with the family, or maybe even by yourself, to unwind. Sure, you could do the obvious, touristy things, but why go on a typical trip that is super-crowded and way overpriced? Here is a super cool trip that you and your family will be talking about for years to come, and the best part is that it won’t cost you much money at all. We dare you to take our epic waterfall road trip in Illinois, it’s a blast!
We already did the heavy lifting by creating a handy map of the many falls in Illinois that you’ll be seeing:
Google Maps And here are the great waterfalls in Illinois that you will see on your trip. Get psyched, because these are pretty awesome!
- John J. Duerr Forest Preserve
Chris Bartnik/Flickr 35W003 State Rte 31, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
- Waterfall Glen
goatling/Flickr 60439, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
- Matthiessen State Park
Wally Slowik Jr/Flickr
2500 IL-178, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA
- Starved Rock State Park
Tom Gill/Flickr
2678 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA
- Burden Falls
Curtis Abert/Flickr
- Ferne Clyfe State Park
Curtis Abert/Flickr Goreville Road, Goreville Rd, Goreville, IL 62939, USA
- Kinkaid Lower Falls
Curtis Abert/Flickr
So you’ve got the list of Illinois falls, the map, and no excuses! So get a full tank of gas, pack some sandwiches, and hit up these waterfalls. Oh, and post some great pics of your trip on the Only in Illinois Facebook page.
Google Maps
And here are the great waterfalls in Illinois that you will see on your trip. Get psyched, because these are pretty awesome!
Chris Bartnik/Flickr
35W003 State Rte 31, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
goatling/Flickr
60439, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
Wally Slowik Jr/Flickr
2500 IL-178, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA
Tom Gill/Flickr
2678 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA
Curtis Abert/Flickr
Goreville Road, Goreville Rd, Goreville, IL 62939, USA
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Waterfall Road Trips in Illinois
August 12, 2021
Tori Jane
What are some of the best waterfall hikes in Illinois? Some of the best waterfall hikes in Illinois are
John N. Olin Nature Preserve Sandstone Point Overlook Trail Waterfall Glen Trail
What are some of the best natural wonders in Illinois?
Cave in Rock Illinois Beach State Park Garden of the Gods
Folks living in Illinois are lucky to live in a place filled with so much natural beauty. Some of that beauty could definitely be classified as wonders, as they seem like something out of a fairy tale. One of our favorite unusual-but-awe-inspiring wonders in the state is the intriguing Cave in Rock – which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a cave overlooking the Ohio River with a 55-foot mouth, which seems pretty imposing the first time you see it in person. Illinois Beach State Park is breathtaking enough to classify as a natural wonder in Illinois, with six incredible miles of Lake Michigan shoreline so pristine you might forget you’re in a land-locked state. The Garden of the Gods, in Herod, is home to 300-million-plus-year-old rock formations and some of the most unique geology in the state. Every one of them is magic in its own way, and we strongly recommend a visit to every one. What are some fun things to do in Illinois? Illinois is a Midwestern state with no shortage of fun and interesting things to do! Some of the must-see attractions in the state are:
Willis Towers Skydeck Navy Pier Lincoln Park Anderson Japanese Gardens
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Some of the best waterfall hikes in Illinois are
- John N. Olin Nature Preserve
- Sandstone Point Overlook Trail
- Waterfall Glen Trail
What are some of the best natural wonders in Illinois?
- Cave in Rock
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Garden of the Gods
Folks living in Illinois are lucky to live in a place filled with so much natural beauty. Some of that beauty could definitely be classified as wonders, as they seem like something out of a fairy tale. One of our favorite unusual-but-awe-inspiring wonders in the state is the intriguing Cave in Rock – which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a cave overlooking the Ohio River with a 55-foot mouth, which seems pretty imposing the first time you see it in person. Illinois Beach State Park is breathtaking enough to classify as a natural wonder in Illinois, with six incredible miles of Lake Michigan shoreline so pristine you might forget you’re in a land-locked state. The Garden of the Gods, in Herod, is home to 300-million-plus-year-old rock formations and some of the most unique geology in the state. Every one of them is magic in its own way, and we strongly recommend a visit to every one.
What are some fun things to do in Illinois?
Illinois is a Midwestern state with no shortage of fun and interesting things to do! Some of the must-see attractions in the state are:
- Willis Towers Skydeck
- Navy Pier
- Lincoln Park
- Anderson Japanese Gardens
