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Illinois Vacations Illinois became the 21st state on December 3, 1818. The Capitol is: Springfield The Largest City is: Chicago Official State Website State Park Below you will find listings and information about Illinois's State Parks. State Parks Illinois State Parks National Parks, Monuments and Trails Below you will find listings and information about National Parks, National Monuments, and National Trails located in Illinois. Illinois & Michigan Canal Lewis and Clark Historic Trail Lincoln Home Mormon Pioneer Historic Trail Trail of Tears Illinois State Flower: Violet In 1907, Illinois schoolchildren voted the purple violet as state flower. The General Assembly approved a bill to make it official in 1908. Gardens Visit beautiful botanical gardens and arboretums in Illinois. Chicago Botanic Garden Anderson Japanese Gardens Museums Step into Illinois's past and explore the history. Illinois Railway Museum Children's Museum The Field Museum Illinois Fire Museum Oil Field Museum State Military Museum Aviation Museum Illinois State Flag The Illinois State Flag was adopted on July 16, 1915 by both houses of the General Assembly. In 1969, they voted to add the word ILLINOIS under the Great Seal of the flag. Theme Parks & Water Parks Get a thrill from Illinois's Theme Parks or cool off in a Water Park. Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village Donley's Wild West Town Kiddieland Amusement Park Six Flags Great America Knight’s Action Park & Caribbean Water Adventure Magic Waters Zoos If you like animals, visit any of Illinois's Zoos Brookfield Zoo Henson Robinson Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo Illinois State Bird: Northern Cardinal Illinois schoolchildren selected the cardinal as the State Bird in 1928. The General Assembly made it official in 1929. Hiking & Backpacking See beautiful country while getting some good exercise. Hiking Biking & Cycling Illinois offers great routes for Biking or Cycling. Undeveloped Trails Trail Source Caverns & Caves Do you like exploring caverns and caves? Find Illinois's best. The Burrows cave Illinois State Seal The Great Seal of Illinois was first used in 1788. The State Seal has been recut more than once since 1868, but Tyndale's design has remained essentially unchanged. Camping Enjoy the great outdorrs with your entire family. KOA Campgrounds American Camp Association Stonehouse Park Palace Campgrounds RV Parks Prefer to camp with the luxuries of home? Visit Illinois's RV Parks. Cedarbrook RV Park Paradise RV Park Nauvoo Gibson's RV Park Four Seasons Seven Eagles Golf Check out the best Golf Courses in Illinois. Whisper Creek Souther Illinois Golf Association Piper Glen Edgebrook Stone Creek Belk Park White Pines Golf Dome Woodbine Bend The Rail Fairfield Marengo Ridge Pine Hills Spas Need some relaxation and pampering? Check out the Spas in Illinois. Spas in Illinois Pheasant Run THe Heartland Spa Eagle Ridge Eaglewood Freshwater Fishing If you enjoy fishing, check out Illinois's lakes, rivers and creeks. I Fish Illinois Illinois Fishing Larry's Fishing Hole Fishing Southern Illinois TMACHARTERS Spendthrift Charters Our Old House Kinns Katch After U II Charters Jackpot Sportfishing Illinois State Fish: Bluegill Adopted in 1986, the Bluegill is the official state fish of Illinois. Hunting Find a guide and hunt Illinois. Illinois Hunting The Illinois Hunting Trail Ohio River Outfitters Ashlenz Outfitters Golden Triangle Whitetail Strut & Rut Honey Hole Hunts D&M Hunting Goose Hunt Illinois Bow Hunting Bow Hunting in Illinois. Hunting Unlimited Bowhunting Whitetails Shuhart Creek Scuba Diving Check out the deep waters in and around Illinois. Lake Tenkiller Aqua Diving School Skiing Visit Illinois's Resorts for some great Skiing. Chestnut Mountain Ski Snowstar Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park Illinois State Quarter Released on January 2, 2003, the Illinois quarter depicts a young Abraham Lincoln within the outline of the state. A farm scene and the Chicago skyline appear on the left and to the right of the state's outline. Twenty-one stars border the coin, signifying Illinois as the 21st state to be admitted into the Union. Vineyards Looking for a good wine? Visit Illinois's Vineyards. August Hill Glunz Family WInery Lavender Crest Lynfred Winery Valentino Vineyards Hill Prairie Sleepy Creek Berryville Vineyards Cruises Enjoy one of Illinois's relaxing cruise options. The Spirit of Peoria Great Lakes Cruise Company Ferry Come ride the ferry boats in Illinois. River Ferries Grafton Ferry Football Check out Illinois's Professional Football Teams. Chicago Bears Baseball Check out Illinois's Professional Baseball Teams. Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Basketball Check out Illinois's Professional Basketball Teams. Chicago Bulls Horse Racing Come see the horses run at one of Illinois's race tracks. Arlington Park Hawthorne Gambling Come check out the casino's in Illinois. Illinois Casino Gaming Gambling Laws Illinois Casinos