Marge Cline Whitewater Course
The Marge Cline Whitewater Course is part of Bicentennial Riverfront Park and is located in downtown Yorkville. The park also has a playground, and fishing pier. A day in the sun at this amazing kayak park is a perfect way to enjoy a warm summer day. Weather its a canoe, kayak, or tube, there is no better way to travel Illinois. This man made kayak park is 1,100 feet in length and the Fox River drops almost 6 feet between the eastern and western edges of the chute. Providing the course with excellent rapids, that are safe enough for beginners, but still provide thrill seekers with an amazing experience as well. The best part about the Marge Cline Whitewater course, is that its always free to use! The kayak adventure of a lifetime can be found at 301 E Hydraulic Street in Yorkville Illinois. For those interested in renting a vessel, The Yak Shack, is open daily from 9 to 5. Providing adventurers with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes. More information can be found by clicking here.
Willis Tower Glass Skydeck
Step outside the third tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. At 1,353 feet in the air, the Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the Skydeck. Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states and The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower! The Ledge transforms how visitors experience Chicago. At 1,353 feet up, The Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing never-before-seen views of the city. For more information, click here.
Room 13
Ever dream of a bar just for you, with no long lines or the obvious newcomer disrupting the regulars’ environment? Room 13 is the real-life manifestation of these adult dreams. In true speak-easy form, it’s located behind a mysterious unmarked door in a dark alley next to the Old Chicago Inn. Don’t try to just stop in – it’s protected with a constantly changing password given to members only. Stay at the hotel for an in to the bar, or sign up for a yearly membership. It’s worth the investment to sip on a cool cocktail reminiscent of the roaring 20s. The secrecy just enhances the experience. For more information, click here.
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium sparks compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.Visit today to experience unbelievable animals from around the globe, including sea otters, dolphins, penguins and more! Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. The aquarium opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal aquarium was for some time the largest indoor facility in the world. Today it holds about 32,000 animals. The Shedd is located at 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, IL. For more information, click here.
Sylvan Island
Abandoned industrial site that is approximately 37 acres by the Mississippi/Sylvan Slough. Offering crushed limestone hiking trails & dirt bike trails. The park is riddled with ancient ruins from the industrial era, and is a popular spot for fishing, picnic’s and bird-watching. According to hauntedillinois.com the island is also thee most haunted place in Illinois. The island is located at 1st Ave & 2nd Street, Moline, IL. For more information, click here.