ASTRO Experiences · IL

Experiences in IL

Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — tours, charters, museums, food, the arts, and events worth remembering.

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Museum
Grayslake Historical Museum
Grayslake, IL
The Grayslake Historical Society, founded in 1976, is dedicated to promoting and preserving the pioneering history of the Village of Grayslake. Visitors can learn more about the society and the village at the Grayslake Municipal Historical Museum. The society also maintains archives.
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Golf Course
Bryn Mawr Country Club
Lincolnwood, IL
Bryn Mawr Country Club, located just outside Chicago, is a private club featuring a championship golf course that has hosted major IPGA events and the 2025 USGA Mid-Am Qualifier. The recently renovated facility includes state-of-the-art amenities: tennis, paddle, and pickleball courts; an indoor golf space with simulators and putting green; fine dining restaurant; and a resort pool area. The meticulously maintained course and premium recreational facilities offer a luxurious experience.
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Golf Course
Chick Evans Golf Course
Morton Grove, IL
Learn about Chick Evans Golf Course, a Forest Preserve Golf course, located in Morton Grove, Illinois. Learn about our history, view our scorecard and more...
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Park Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge Country Club has provided a haven for members, their families, and guests since 1906. The club features a golf course, paddle courts, and dining facilities. A pool is also available for visitors.
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Franklin Creek Grist Mill
Franklin Grove, IL
The Franklin Creek Grist Mill is a 1990s reproduction of the location’s original mill, serving as a welcome and education center for the Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Visitors can explore history, take a tour, and witness water power in action. The mill also features a wildlife exhibit and a gift shop.
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Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural History
River Forest, IL
The Trailside Museum of Natural History, established in 1932, was the first public nature education facility for the Forest Preserves. It is set within a historic 1876 mansion and displays live and mounted plants and animals found in Cook County. Visitors can explore 4.9 miles of unpaved walking trails through Thatcher Woods and fish at the 1.5-acre Thatcher Pond. The museum also offers opportunities to meet live ambassador animals and participate in field science labs.
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Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum
Effingham, IL
The Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum is housed in the 1872 Effingham County Courthouse, a historic structure and architectural gem. It collects artifacts from county history to educate visitors. The museum showcases the history, art, and transportation of Effingham County, connecting these to broader American history.
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Golf Course
Crystal Woods Golf Club
Woodstock, IL
Crystal Woods Golf Club is a family-owned and operated public golf course in Woodstock, Illinois, established in 1967. It features an 18-hole championship layout and a 9-hole executive course, offering tee times, golf outings, leagues, and memberships. The course, located in McHenry County, reopened in 1969 under the leadership of owners Richard and Mary Ann Craig.
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Water Park
Splash Cove
Decatur, IL
Splash Cove Aquatic Center in Decatur, IL, offers a variety of water attractions. Visitors can enjoy a zero-depth entry leisure pool with an interactive play structure, wet deck, lily pad crossing, and vortex. The center also features an 8-lane lap pool equipped with a zip line, rock climbing wall, and two diving boards. Additional amenities include four body slides, a baby pool, and a lazy river.
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Golf Course
Sinnissippi Golf Course
Rockford, IL
Discover Sinnissippi Golf Course in Rockford, Illinois. Book your tee time at Sinnissippi Golf Course with Chronogolf, powered by Lightspeed.
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Amusement Park / Theme Park
The Land of Oz
Champaign, IL
The Land of Oz is a recreational play area at Curtis Orchard filled with activities. The area has three mazes, playgrounds, inflatables, mini golf, goat feeding, tractor tours, pony rides, and even horse-drawn wagon rides.
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Golf Course
Long Bridge Golf Course
Springfield, IL
Long Bridge Golf Course, designed by Merle Buerkett, is located near Springfield, Illinois, overlooking the Sangamon River Valley. Since 1998, it has provided challenging scenic golf for players of all calibers. The facility includes a clubhouse with a restaurant and "The Bridge," an event venue. Guests can also enjoy Friday Night Music featuring local musicians in indoor and patio spaces.
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Museum
Freeport Art Museum
Freeport, IL
The Freeport Art Museum provides classes, workshops, and camps for all ages alongside exhibitions featuring its outstanding art collection. The museum serves the community as a center for artistic education and cultural engagement.
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Metamora Court House State Historic Site
Metamora, IL
The Metamora Courthouse, built in 1845, served as the center of county government until 1896. It is one of two surviving courthouses on Abraham Lincoln's historic Eighth Judicial Circuit and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The first floor features exhibits on early local history, the 1850s court system, and Lincoln's life on the circuit. Visitors can explore the furnished second-floor courtroom and chambers, representing the era when Lincoln practiced law, and view a video history of the building.
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Private Services (Private Chef)
Jus Flava By Chef DT
Champaign, IL Area
Chef DT offers personalized private chef and catering services in Champaign, specializing in custom meals made from fresh ingredients, adapted to individual tastes and dietary preferences for various events.
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Golf Course
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
Mahomet, IL
Lake of the Woods Golf Course, located in Mahomet, Illinois, opened in 1951 and is an Audubon International certified golf course. It features an 18-hole regulation course, a 9-hole Par 3 course, and a driving range. The par-72 course offers four sets of playing tees, ranging from 5,000 to 6,500 yards. Visitors can also find a fully stocked pro shop on site.
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Oak Park River Forest Museum
Oak Park, IL
This community history museum, operated by the Historical Society, preserves Oak Park's past through exhibits featuring local figures and photographers. The museum offers cemetery walks, book club discussions, and research access, drawing visitors interested in exploring the area's architectural and cultural heritage.
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Mini Golf
Douglass 18
Chicago, IL
This three-hole learning course in historic Douglass Park features artificial greens and tees designed by Chicago high school students. Each hole is themed after a local bird species, with educational plaques providing information about the wildlife, and the course is surrounded by scenic ponds with views of Willis Tower.
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Water Park
Douglass Park Splash Pad
Champaign, IL
Douglass Park Splash Pad is a dedicated water feature. This splash pad is situated within the larger Douglass Park area. Guests visiting the splash pad can activate its water elements. Operation involves pressing a silver button positioned at the center of the splash pad.
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Museum
Loyola University Museum of Art
Chicago, IL
Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago features the D'Arcy Gallery, one of the Midwest's finest collections of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque art. This collection is particularly noted for objects that epitomize both the religious and secular aspects of European life. Visits to the D'Arcy Gallery are by appointment only. The museum also presents a gallery celebrating Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt's life and legacy.
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Golf Course
Glen View Club
Golf, IL
Established in 1897, Glen View Club is one of the oldest clubs in the Chicago area, featuring one of the country’s earliest 18-hole golf courses. Set on 200 acres of rolling terrain, the William Flynn designed course slopes toward a picturesque river. A century-old Scottish Tudor Clubhouse offers dramatic views of the grounds. The club has hosted events including the US Amateur, US Open, and five Western Opens.
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Golf Course
Stony Creek Golf Course
Oak Lawn, IL
Stony Creek Golf Course is a golf course, restaurant, and banquet facility. It offers an 18-hole golf course, a 52-station driving range, and three practice greens with a sand trap. Guests can also use two full swing golf simulators and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The facility includes a pro shop, a full-service restaurant and bar, and banquet rooms for events.
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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Chicago, IL
Explore the rich history of the first Black labor union at The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago. Discover annual events celebrating Black History Month, Women's History Month, Black Music Month, Juneteenth, and Labor Movement commemorations.
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Museum
Bartlett Nature Center
Bartlett, IL
Bartlett Nature Center is a community outdoor facility featuring trails and grounds for exploration. It offers archery instruction, seasonal nature programs, and nature camps designed for children, as well as hosting scouts and youth groups.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Grayslake Historical Museum

Bryn Mawr Country Club

Chick Evans Golf Course

Park Ridge Country Club

Franklin Creek Grist Mill

Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural History

Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum

Crystal Woods Golf Club

Splash Cove

Sinnissippi Golf Course

The Land of Oz

Long Bridge Golf Course

Freeport Art Museum

Metamora Court House State Historic Site

Jus Flava By Chef DT

Lake of the Woods Golf Course

Oak Park River Forest Museum

Douglass 18

Douglass Park Splash Pad

Loyola University Museum of Art

Glen View Club

Stony Creek Golf Course

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

Bartlett Nature Center