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William G. Stratton State Park, MorrisLess than 1 hour from downtown Chicago. Offers unique rentals, eco-tours, lessons and beach camping on the sandy wooded shores of the Illinois River,...
I & M Canal Bicycle Trail
Cook County Forest Preserve District,Located in southwest Cook County, this paved, nine-mile trail near Willow Springs meanders through woods and along the Sanitary and Ship Canal. No...
Major Taylor Trail
From 105th St. to 129th St. near Little Calumet River,This urban multi-use trail is named for Marshall "Major" Taylor, the second African-American to hold the world's sports title. The paved path is four...
Old Plank Road Trail
Hickory Creek Junction to Park Road,Hickory Creek Junction provides parking and access to the Old Plank Road Trail, a 21-mile asphalt trail that runs from Park Forest in Cook County to...
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Established 35 years ago, the park has grown into a major collection of 28 works that is set within the wild prairie swales of the Governors State...
