BEST Illinois Picnic Guide

Named for the Illinois Indians, Illinois became the 21st state in 1818. 

Its capital is Springfield, which is the home of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

BEST Picnic Sites
Illinois

• Chicago Botanic Garden
• Early Movies in Chicago
• Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus
• Naper Settlement
• Pride in Diversity: The Many Voices of the 9th District
• Sears Catalog Homes

• Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

• Moraine View State Recreation Area

• Horseshoe Lake Fish and Wildlife Area (Madison Co.)