ASTRO Experiences · IL
Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — bonfires, beach setups, charters, and events worth remembering.
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Photo by Daniel SchwenMonticello, IL
The Monticello Railway Museum is a volunteer-run organization preserving railroad history through its collection of over 70 locomotives, passenger cars, cabooses, and freight equipment, some dating back more than a century. Visitors explore these historic rail cars, view museum displays, and ride vintage trains pulled by steam and diesel locomotives.
Wilmington, IL
Cinder Ridge Golf Course in Wilmington, Illinois, offers an 18-hole course designed by owner George Kappos. Spanning 350 acres, the course features ravines, flat areas, and coal refuse from past mining operations, which also inspired its name. It has been nominated for best design by Golf Digest and rated 4.5 stars in Golf Advisor.
West Dundee, IL
The Dundee Township Historical Society in West Dundee, Illinois operates a local history museum and research library featuring exhibits and resources for historical research and genealogy. The organization preserves and interprets the heritage of Dundee Township through its collections and educational programming.
Chicago, IL
Ridge Country Club is a private country club located in Chicago's historic Beverly neighborhood. The club offers golf, dining, and social gatherings in a family-friendly atmosphere and comfortable environment.
Chicago, IL
Chess Records was a pivotal Chicago-based record label in the 1950s and 1960s, known for its influence on blues, rhythm and blues, and early rock and roll. Founded by the Chess brothers, the label featured groundbreaking artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Chuck Berry.
Park Ridge, IL
The Park Ridge Historical Society celebrates the people, places, and events of Park Ridge. It features informative and interactive exhibits that showcase the city's history. Visitors can also learn about historical homes and buildings, as well as the stories and accomplishments of notable residents.
Vernon Hills, IL
Vernon Hills Golf Course is a nine-hole course in the Chicagoland area, ranked among the Top Ten Best. It features narrow fairways, small greens, and rolling terrain, with a creek meandering into play on seven holes. Well-known architect Dick Nugent redesigned the course. A new clubhouse opened in 1996, and the course offers a great test of golf for all skill levels.
Utica, IL
The La Salle County Historical Museum complex is located in Utica, Illinois, on the banks of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. It features a two-story stone museum built in 1848, which originally served as a general store. The complex includes an 1865 one-room school, an 1874 post-beam barn, and an 1896 working blacksmith shop, offering a unique impression of late 19th-century pioneer life. The Museum Library is a certified research facility.
Champaign, IL
Krannert Art Museum serves the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus and East Central Illinois communities. Visitors are welcome to enjoy its rich collection of fine art from across the globe. The museum also features vibrant exhibitions and engaging events and initiatives.
University Park, IL
Deer Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course, rated 3 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest Magazine. Recognized as one of Chicago South Suburban's foremost public golf facilities, it features bent grass greens, 7 lakes, 55 sand bunkers, and naturalized areas with wildflowers. The course offers a four tee setup for various skill levels. Visitors can also use an excellent practice facility, a golf shop, and access expert instruction.
Mount Morris, IL
Sunset Golf Course is home to the famous Lyle Towns Old Home Week Fourth of July Scramble tournament. The course features an 18-hole layout and regularly hosts golf tournaments and special events throughout the year.
Springfield, IL
The Illinois State Museum system comprises locations across the state dedicated to exploring Illinois' past and present through extensive collections. The museum presents exhibitions and programs about Route 66, Native American history, and the stories of the state's people and culture.
Lake Bluff, IL
The Lake Bluff History Museum preserves and shares historic information, photographs, and artifacts tracing Lake Bluff’s history from the 1800s to the present, with exhibits and programming focusing on important social movements and institutions. Visitors can explore an online catalog of its collection, including unique postcards, photographs, and maps, and view the current exhibit, Influencers: A Legacy of Creative Spirit, which showcases the talents and impact of various artists.
Forest Park, IL
16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Museum is a premier museum offering unique local experiences in Forest Park, IL. Designed to provide ASTRO short-term rental guests with memorable moments, this establishment stands out as a highly recommended highlight for visitors exploring the area. Guests staying in member short-term rentals can enjoy curated offerings and explore the best of Forest Park's local culture and scenery.
Burnham, IL
Learn about Burnham Woods Golf Course, located in Burnham, Illinois. Learn about our history, view our scorecard and more...
Chicago, IL
Pier 11 Marina is a family-owned and operated full-service marina located along the Calumet River in Chicago. Established in 1983, it has over four decades of experience serving the greater Chicago area. The marina offers indoor and outdoor boat storage, boat service, slip rentals, and a supply store.
Zion, IL
The Platen Press Printing Museum houses the collection of Paul Aken. Visitors can see a variety of printing-related items, including bindery equipment, composing sticks, cylinder presses, and hand bookbinding tools. The museum also features linecasting machines, multigraph machines, and various types of presses such as platen presses and etching presses. Its collection includes hand set metal type, wood type, and printing for the blind.
Calumet City, IL
You’ll use every club in your bag as you face the challenges of River Oaks. Not only will you have to contend with the water, but you’ll find 58 strategically placed sand traps throughout the course.
Orland Park, IL
X-Golf Orland Park features state-of-the-art golf simulators for playing or practicing indoors. Golfers of all skill levels can sharpen their game or learn new skills, utilizing simulators with an auto-tee function. The venue also hosts private parties, social events, and intimate gatherings, and offers monthly seasonal memberships.
Sterling, IL
The Dillon Home Museum is an Italianate Architecture home built in 1858 for Civil War Brigadier General Edward Needles Kirk. Washington Dillon purchased the home in 1882. It was later home to P.W. Dillon, President of Northwestern Steel and Wire, and his wife Crete, a collector of eclectic pieces and period furniture. The museum retains all of its original furnishings and belongings, offering visitors a glimpse into local history.
Pingree Grove, IL
Goebbert's Farm in Pingree Grove offers over 50 attractions for visitors. Guests can take a scenic wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, meet friendly animals, and enjoy slides, a train, and a carousel. A notable feature is the Pumpkin-Eating Dinosaur. The farm also provides a farmstand with local produce, opportunities for U-PICK vegetables, and hosts a Fall Festival.
Chicago, IL
Bobby’s Kayak offers kayak rentals for exploring Chicago’s Lake Michigan lakefront. Visitors can rent single or tandem kayaks to paddle through the clear, clean, and turquoise water at their leisure. Its kayaking headquarters is located at Ohio Street Beach, where all experiences depart and return.
Harvard, IL
Oak Grove Golf Course is a premium 18-hole, par-71 layout stretching 7,021 yards in Harvard, Illinois.
Johnsburg, IL
Chapel Hill Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course in Johnsburg, IL, that debuted in 1969. Golfers can navigate subtle, rolling hills, beautiful mature trees, and challenging small greens across its 6,103 yards, par 70 layout. The course features undulating topography, tree-lined fairways, target-type greens, and a monstrously-long par 5 on number 17. It has been operated by GolfVisions Management, Inc. since spring 2012.