Go On Safari

Aikman Wildlife Adventure opened last year in Arcola, and has since grown into one of the biggest and best tourist attractions in Southern Illinois. The Adventure Park has more then 150 different animals, and over 50 different species, just waiting to be seen. Aikman Wildlife Adventure is currently offering several great ways to experience this unique park. A walk through adventure, a drive through adventure, and a wagon ride adventure! There is also a petting zoo and a behind the scenes tour, and coming soon to the park will be an Aviary Adventure. Aikman Wildlife Adventure is located at 125 North County Road 425E Arcola Illinois. For more information, click here.

Chestnut Mountain

Chestnut Mountain Resort is one of those rare places, where luxury and adventure come together to create the ultimate vacation destination the whole family will enjoy! During the winter months Chestnut Mountain is one of the Midwest’s most popular ski resorts.  During the summer months, the resort offers a wide variety of activities! There’s the Alpine Slide, the Soaring Eagle Zipline, as well as a Mississippi River Cruise. Chestnut Mountain Resort is located at 8700 W Chestnut Road in Galena. For more information, click here.

Ride A Gondola

The Grafton Sky-tour is a local attraction like no other! Our scenic aerial lift not only provides a unique way to reach Aerie’s Hill, but also showcases the breathtaking views of the unique Grafton bluffs, and the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The SkyTour is a perfect activity for all ages, so if you’re looking for things to do, come see our view! If that wasn’t enough, there is also Grafton Zipline, the premier zipline course in the Midwest, with 7 incredible lines totaling 2 miles in length. The ziplines range  from 300 feet to the longest line checking in at just over 1600 feet.  YOu can look high and low and you won’t find a longer line in the entire Midwest! Grafton Sky Tour is located at 14 West Main Street, Grafton Illinois. For more information click here.

Go Whitewater Rafting

There Is Only One Place In Illinois You Can Go Whitewater Rafting. Rafting the Vermilion River is an amazing experience for several reasons. First, It is one of the rare rivers in the US that runs South to North.  Second,  its total lack of development along its banks. It’s a unique river because during the whole trip the only man made structure you will see is the Lone Star Cement Plant near the end. One of only a few white water rafting experience’s in the Midwest. The  Vermilion River pushes a swift 3 MPH pace, during its high season.  Using the International Scale of River Difficulty from the American Whitewater Affiliation, the Big Vermilion River would probably rate a Class III out of 6 classes.  There are about 14 sets of rapids spread out over 9 1/2 miles. Most are classified 1’s and 2’s, but If the river water is up over 4 foot, you will get some class 3 rapids.  Highlights of the float include Wildcat Falls, the Lone Star Dam, and The Narrows. Vermillion River Rafting is located at 779 North 2249th Road Oglesby, IL. For more information, click here.

Go Skydiving

The Quad City Skydiving Center is a safety oriented drop zone, geared towards teaching beginners the exhilarating sport of skydiving. Weather your looking to check another one off on your bucket list or working to become a licensed skydiver, the friendly staff will work with you to help you meet your goals. Just about everyone has skydiving on their bucket list, and there is no better time than now, and no better place then the Quad City Skydive Center. So call and make a reservation today, this is one summer Adventure you will never forget. The QC Skydive Center is located at 20028 E 1650th St, Geneseo, IL. For more information, click here.