2 Star Places To Visit in Illinois, United States (50)

1. 2.5 Odyssey Fun World (72 reviews)
   - What a waste of money
   Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
   If you are looking for a zombie paintball hayride ....KEEP LOOKING i wanted to do something fun for my 10yr and 13yr old boys zombie safari is a big rip off first of all it is $22 to do it. Then first half of it is just zombie cutouts to shoot and there were only 4-6 real people to shoot. Then halfway through they stop for more paintballs and want $5 for more paintballs and your supposed to get 100 paintballs but I swear I only shot my gun probably 20times ...something seems shady Do yourself a favor don't stop here keep going See more..
   
2. 2.0 American Taxi (52 reviews)
   - Scammed from this company!
   Taxis & Shuttles
   Please stay away from the this company. The first time I ordered a cab from this company there was no problem. I ordered another one for tomorrow morning. I called the company in person to make the reservation. The man told me a price. I asked him three times the price again to midway airport. he quoted me $44.00. I agreed on the price. 5 minutes later he sent me a text, telling me a surcharge of $10 was goint to be added for fuel. He already told me on the phone I was paying a $5.00 surcharge for fuel. With the text the price would be $54.00. When I tried to first order it on line, the on line quote said they could not quote me, it would be up to the driver what to charge me!!!. I was furious is why I called instead. What a scam to lie to me on the phone one price and I agreed and send me a text of $10.00 more. Most people would just pay it. I will never order from your company again. See more..
   
3. 2.0 Brown's Oakridge Zoo (31 reviews)
   - Sickening..
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos
   
   
   This "zoo" is completely sickening! The animals look suicidal and are kept in very poor conditions. The owners are very rude and came off very racist to a group of foreigners who were taking a tour and even went as far as telling them to speak English and stop speaking their "gibberish". The whole trip was depressing. We don't recommend anyone wasting their time on such a disgusting place. See more..
   
4. 2.5 Southpark (31 reviews)
   - Mall has went Downhill
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Shopping Malls
   
   
   SouthPark Mall has what you need and offers you the best choices, value and stores, including: American Eagle Outfitters, The Children's Place, Finish Line, Kirlin's Hallmark, Christopher & Banks, Victoria's Secret, Rue 21, Bath & Body Works, and more to satisfy even the pickiest person on your list. SouthPark Mall is anchored by Dillard's, JCPenney, Von Maur, and Younkers. From shoes to music, apparel to jewelry, SouthPark Mall has something for everyone on your list. See more..
   
5. 2.0 Pirate's Cay Indoor Water Park (21 reviews)
   - Pirates Cay Not Worth the Trip
   Saturday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Water Parks
   
   
   Ahoy, matey! Head out to Pirate's Cay Indoor Water Park for local year-round fun! This 31,000-square-foot indoor water attraction is where summer never ends, because the completely glass-enclosed recreational area is climate-controlled and features a retractable roof for warmer days. Waterpark features include: lazy river, four water slides, pirate ship themed playscape, arcade, and more! See more..
   
6. 2.0 Mega Trampoline (21 reviews)
   - Dirty, but fun. Watch your kids.
   Saturday: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
   
   
   I used to go here since I was a kid and till it was closed. The food here is pretty nasty as they serve old food and soda that has no taste and fizz. The trampolines and the ball pits are fun but dirty. Workers there are just teens that don't know the saftey protocals and they don't supervise the children. Trampolines are sometimes out of order or broken. I've seen a few accidents happen there too. You can easily get stuck and fall into the disgusting bottom pit under the trampolines. The ball pit is a real saftey hazard as it is easy to get stuck and hard to get out. The lazar tag is pretty fun and it is a plenty huge room to play in. Just remember to put shoes on before going in there. Im sad that this places is closing down as I have many memories here but I grew up and saw what was really wrong with this place and I understand why it is shutdown. See more..
   
7. 2.5 Centerfield Park Family Fun Center (19 reviews)
   - Family time
   Spent < 1 hour Game & Entertainment Centers • Miniature Golf
   
   
   Needed something to do with our family and our son's in-laws. The miniature golf courses were in poor shape, the lighting at night was spotty on some holes, and there were longer than expected waits due to large groups playing. We laughed making the best of it and went back the next afternoon! See more..
   
8. 2.5 Golf Mill Shopping Center (17 reviews)
   - Sad to see the mall near its end
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls
   
   
   It is very sad to see the mall empty. Locals here do not support the mall. They continue to shop at Woodfield or Old Orchard. This mall used to have most of the brand names, now only a few continue the loyalty and have stuck around. This mall is in a very heavy traffic area but unfortunately sees very little business. Thanks to online shopping and neighbors who don't visit, all the small businesses/vendors within this mall will probably face total shut down soon. Remaining large brand stores include, bath body works, target, ross, jc penny, ulta and phone stores like t-mobile. See more..
   
9. 2.5 AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 (15 reviews)
   - Seats don't recline
   Spent 2-3 hours Movie Theaters • Game & Entertainment Centers
   
   
   Went for my birthday and didn't know that at this AMC the seats don't recline. It was still okay but not like the others. See more..
   
10. 2.5 Northwoods mall (15 reviews)
    - Going downhill fast
    Shopping Malls
    
    
    The Northwoods mall has a few good stores left, but Macys closing anouncement as well as the clientel that hang out at the mall, one has to be choosy about the time of day to do shopping. I dont feel safe when I come here after dark, especially on the weekends. See more..
    
11. 2.5 Settler's Hill Golf Course (12 reviews)
    - Disappointed
    Golf Courses
    Went to Settlers Hill with a Friday late morning tee time for four - my wife and I & another couple. We did tee off on time but frustration soon set in. The Starter caught up to us about the 4th hole and asked us to let two 2-somes play thru. OK, no problem, let them play thru. But frustration set in as more and more 2-somes kept catching up to us. What true Starter let's 10, yes 10 I counted them, 2-somes go after a 4-some? Now I don't mind having a few play thru, but NOT 10. I'm not going to experience a 6 hour round by having them continually play thru. The Starter SHOULD HAVE paired up the 2-somes into 4-somes - just like every other golf course does. I liked the course and layout, BUT ..... Will I/we golf there again? Definitely NOT! See more..
    
12. 2.5 Peru Mall (12 reviews)
    - Okay good deals
    Shopping Malls
    
    
    Okay,good deals, clean nice place to pass the time. Very few stores but it's nice. No food court. Some thing to do on a rainy day. See more..
    
13. 2.5 Adobe Gila (9 reviews)
    - Bear hunt in Des Plaines
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Located in a plazza surrounded by various pubs/taverns/brasserie this cantina features a mexican based menu but american music.Other options were not as affordable.There is a complimentary salsa bar,see picture.The fried ice cream is not authentic receipe . Although the menu is not kid friendly the server Amoni offered some of the drinks as "virgin" versions for the kud.On the flip side we ordered $5 IPA and ended up paying $7 per 12 oz.So not cool Amoni to confuse 12 oz.with 20 oz.She had the chance to rectify this mistake.. Would return only for soecials like Thursday's $2 can Corona/Modelo combined with authentic music. See more..
    
14. 2.5 The Cherry Bowl (8 reviews)
    - A decent place for bowling with family and friends.
    Bowling Alleys
    PROS: located right beside Cherryvale Mall; free and abundant parking; decent food (although the wait time can be very long- 20 minutes for a large pizza!); average to older condition of equipment, monitors, shoes; clean locker rooms and bathrooms. CONS: older equipment ; very long wait time for food (see above). See more..
    
15. 2.5 University Mall (8 reviews)
    - It's a mall in a somewhat small town.
    Spent < 1 hour Shopping Malls
    This mall is pretty much exactly what you'd expect for a town the size of Carbondale. The stores are still open (mostly). There's a Gloria Jean's inside in you want a coffee, and you can go clothing shopping. You won't find all of the typical mall stores inside, but there are a few (Old Navy, JC Penney, Macy's, Hot Topic, Maurices, Journey's, Victoria's Secret, Buckle... a few more as well). I'm a big fan of Old Navy's activewear, so I tend to stop by the University Mall about once a month. The facility, including the bathrooms, is kept clean. It's somewhat quiet. If it's a cold day, and you want to go for a walk, you probably won't be the only one there walking the halls for a little exercise. You can walk around and/or buy stuff. Like I said... it's a mall. See more..
    
16. 2.0 Massage Envy Spa Shorewood (5 reviews)
    - Dissatisfied with service
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spas
    Good massage, poor front desk service. My husband bought the 150 dollar gift card with the free massage extra gift card. When I tried to use the free massage card it had 0 dollars on it. I found out I could not use it after getting a massage. I had to go to the location where my husband bought it to rectify the situation. I don' t understand why they couldn't figure it out over the phone. I was also disappointed my facial therapist had hands that smelled like smoke. This happened at the shorewood ,il location. See more..
    
17. 2.5 Steve's Antiques (4 reviews)
    - Disaster of junk!
    Antique Shops
    My wife and I were visiting Salem and checking out the antique stores and were hoping we could enjoy some time in what looked like a huge antique store. This place is a semi-dangerous disaster. I have never in my life seen anything like it. Decades of junk piled up over three stories. There is so much in here that has been buried there is no way you can ever see everything and most everything in there was as bad as or worse than flea market type junk. Almost no true antiques and what few decent things we stumbled upon were seriously over-priced. There is very poor lighting in most of the store with the clerk offering us a flashlight. What in the world is up with that? Do not waste your time in this oversized junk pile. See more..
    
18. 2.5 The Murder Mystery Company (3 reviews)
    - Definitely something different!
    Dinner Theaters
    
    
    From Intimate to Exclusive! First-rate banquet & meeting facilities, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service will transform your event to extraordinary! The Murder Mystery Company performs its 2 1/2 hour and interactive shows where someone will die in a comedic way and it's up to your party to investigate clues, interrogate suspects and ultimately solve the crime! It's like being in a live-action version of the game CLUE! Murder, Mystery and a lot of laughs are waiting for you. See more..
    
19. 2.5 Marengo Ridge Golf Club (3 reviews)
    - Beautiful Golf Course at a Reasonable Price northwest of Chicago
    Golf Courses
    Marengo Ridge Golf Course is located northwest of Chicago off of Interstate 90 on Route 20. It is somewhat of a long drive and is located out in a rural area, yet the drive is worth it. This 18 hole golf course is in excellent shape, with well groomed bent grass fairways and well manicured greens. This course is suitable for intermediate golfers with wide, forgiving fairways, and challenging enough for better golfers as well. Plentiful sand traps are on the course with several holes encountering water. We golfed for an extremely low rate of $22/person with cart with a 3:30 pm tee off time. Green fees seem to range from $22 up to $37, and the course uses a special pricing formula where very good pricing exists quite often. In any case, this golf course is certainly worth it for this price range. See more..
    
20. 2.5 Rustic Inn (3 reviews)
    - Rustic INN
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Rustic Inn, This is a heavy duty party bar, if you like to drink and see loud bands this place is for you! See more..
    
21. 2.5 Chaney Pool (3 reviews)
    - Not too bad for the area.
    Sports Complexes
    This place is temporarily closed See more..
    
22. 2.5 Make a Messterpiece (3 reviews)
    - My 5 and 6 year old grandchildren had a great time...
    Lessons & Workshops
    This is a great art studio, and directed activity place. Pay the fee and let the kids try everything for 2 hours or so.... you can sit back an watch. See more..
    
23. 2.5 Massage, Spa & Beyond (3 reviews)
    - Excellent experience
    Spas
    My wife and I have had many massages and both agreed this was the best. The staff is very polite and focused on giving you a relaxing experience. We would surely return if not from out of state. Plan this stop on your trip if in town. See more..
    
24. 2.5 South Shore State Park (3 reviews)
    - A DIFFERENT TAKE ON CAMP GROUNDS
    State Parks • Bodies of Water
    If you are looking for a place to pull up a camper and just relax this would be the place. plenty of camp lots, clean area open view of the Carlyle lake See more..
    
25. 2.5 Heartland Classics Cars (3 reviews)
    - If You Love Cars
    Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    They have a large assortment of old cars and most are muscle cars and corvettes. I really enjoyed looking at all the cars. They have most of them priced if you are looking to buy one. The place is very hard to find and is not well marked. It is located in the large warehouse just to the south of the Peterbuilt dealership. The entrance is about half way down the building and has a small sign over the entrance. See more..
    
26. 2.0 525 Bar & Grill (2 reviews)
    - a night out
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    I went to this little gem to see a band that I had heard about, the place was cozy, and food and beverage prices were about average for this type of establishment........I think with a decor upgrade, this easily could be a 5 star location. See more..
    
27. 2.0 The Rocket Tap Bar and Grill (2 reviews)
    - Tenderlions
    Bars & Clubs
    
    
    They have wonderful tenderloins. They are huge and if you request 2 buns which you will need it is enough for 2 people. See more..
    
28. 2.5 University Of Illinois Gold Course (2 reviews)
    - Not really challenging
    Golf Courses
    I find the orange and the blue course to be flat and just golf. The greens are challenging, but really central Illinois has much better courses to play. If your not a very experienced player you may like this course due to the lack of hazards and flat lay out. See more..
    
29. 2.5 Rolando's Supper Club (2 reviews)
    - So-so
    Bars & Clubs
    We had heard rave about this place, so met a group of friends here for dinner and drinks. The drinks were reasonably priced and pretty good. I had heard a lot about their prime rib that was allegedly awesome. It was okay, however be at $40 it was wayyy overpriced. The service was good, but small town restaurants should not be charging big city prices. We will not go back. See more..
    
30. 2.5 Prairie Inn/Northside (2 reviews)
    - Lunch during town sales
    Bars & Clubs
    We were told the place had great food, so we stopped in for lunch. No fountain soda, can is 1.50. The place is very dark. The burgers are just like Steak n Shake. Nothing frilly about this place. See more..
    
31. 2.5 Columbia Golf Club (2 reviews)
    - A great little public course
    Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses
    
    
    Very friendly staff and a decent course for practicing. Not championship caliber, but 4 tee boxes, so lots of choices for the ladies and elderly and kids. Good value deals late in afternoon. See more..
    
32. 2.5 Lyles Tavern (2 reviews)
    - Good wings, cheap beer and lots of free pool tables
    Bars & Clubs
    Fun place to play pool for free, watch some sports and have wings and beer. Sorry, I can't remember which night is wing night but they a special price for a pound and wings are really good! Beer is cold and cheap too. See more..
    
33. 2.5 Mardi Gras Lanes (2 reviews)
    - Well kept facility
    Spent 1-2 hours Bowling Alleys
    Bowling Tournament with good results. No problem with lanes, Friendly staff and helpful in the snack bar. Plenty of parking space. Clean and in working order restrooms. See more..
    
34. 2.5 Gambit Golf Course (2 reviews)
    - Nice track in southern Illinois
    Golf Courses
    Great value, awesome course! Lots of golf course not cramped at all when playing this course. Dont come if its raining floods easily! See more..
    
35. 2.5 Danvers Y Tap (2 reviews)
    - Comfy place to have a bite and a drink
    Bars & Clubs
    Offers the typical bar food, burgers, pizza, mostly generic eats. Went one evening during the week. Place was nearly empty but still a comfortable place to spend an hour or so and get a bite. See more..
    
36. 2.5 Towne Lounge (2 reviews)
    - Bar and Restaurant
    Bars & Clubs
    This bar has been around for a long time. Could use some renovation. Good quick place to eat lunch. Ocassionally, they have a live band on Friday and Saturday nights. See more..
    
37. 2.0 Roxi's Gaming Parlor (2 reviews)
    - Dull
    Spent 1-2 hours Casinos
    Roxi's offers a warm, inviting and comfortable premium gaming experience like no other! Enjoy a local spot that makes you feel like home with great conversation, TV (Sporting Events) Alcohol available along with FREE refreshments and big wins on our VIDEO SLOTS!!! Parties Available (no room rental fee) Must be 21 years of age to be allowed on premises. See more..
    
38. 2.5 Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary (2 reviews)
    - Beautiful Paths - Few Birds in the Fall
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    It was a beautiful Fall sunny day at this Sanctuary and we enjoyed hiking one of the paths. We saw plenty of cows in the out-lining valleys and it was funny to see them watching us, guess not many people around in the area! We only saw a few birds at this time though. If we get in this area again during Spring or Summer, it would definately be worth stopping at. A nice colorful brochure of birds seen and a list of possible ones for your notations along with the trail map is available at the parking lot for your taking. Also, here's a suggestion you may want to note: when starting your hike, look at the position of the farmer's silo by the parking lot as a point of reference as you return. See more..
    
39. 2.0 Miner Street Tavern (2 reviews)
    - Good local bar - for the younger crowd
    Saturday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Nice local bar in the heart of Des Plaines but seems to cater more to a young crowd. A few games to play and tvs to watch sports on. See more..
    
40. 2.5 Chuggers pub (2 reviews)
    - A great little dive bar!
    Bars & Clubs
    It was just what you would expect in a dive bar. We look at "dive" as a good thing. Our bartender was great, drinks were very cheap and you could tell it was a place for the locals. They have frozen pizzas they can cook and a ton of TVs. If you like the "hole in the wall" bar scene, this is a great place! See more..
    
41. 2.5 Crystal Lake Antique Mall (2 reviews)
    - all-female family business
    Antique Shops
    Interesting building -- a former funeral home. There are ten rooms -- just follow the footprints on the floor to make sure you visit each of them. Changing inventory of of vintage, retro, collectible...and some legally-defined antiques -- kind of a flea market atmosphere with everything priced by the individual vendors.. See more..
    
42. 2.0 Orland Park Nature Center (2 reviews)
    - Natural site
    Parks
    
    
    Basically a lowland bog, squashed between the busy rt 45 and South West highway. The center itself looks to be under construction. But a small trail winds around the area and looks like it will have a small amphitheatre. What now is a very nice patio with 2 viewing binoculars looking over the wetlands. We saw herons, geese, different kinds of ducks and spent a good half hour just observing 2 muskrats going back and forth. A nice spot for a quick respite or someplace to take the kids to. I look forward to the center being opened but hard to look at a nice nature area with the amount of traffic going by. See more..
    
43. 2.5 Illinois Caverns State Natural Area (2 reviews)
    - Think not your normal cave
    Caverns & Caves
    This is not a cave for everyone. You have to work at getting in and out and the formations are not hugh. This is a great place to just go have fun. See more..
    
44. 2.5 Leela Arts Center (2 reviews)
    - Heartwarming entertainment, warm welcome
    Spent 1-2 hours Theaters
    
    
    Over the holidays while visiting family we went to "Home for the Holidays" a musical revue set in and soon after WWII. The performers were 2 men and 2 women. The 1st part was a USO show, the 2nd set in a nightclub soon after the war, and the 3rd part a reunion in Vermont, complete with the red "White Christmas" gowns for the women. It was so enjoyable, the singing, jokes, and patter all on pitch. The organizers were very welcoming and the seats comfortable. All in all very fun, hope the Leela Arts Center is around for a long time. FYI it is housed in the Masonic building in Des Plaines, the 2nd floor theater was used for years by the Des Plaines Theatre Guild. I enjoyed seeing where my parents saw plays for many years and am glad its still being utilized. See more..
    
45. 2.0 L'Arte e Vita Studio (1 review)
    - Art Classes and BYOB
    Lessons & Workshops
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46. 2.0 Willowpond Golf Course (1 review)
    - OK course
    Golf Courses
    This is the second of the two Rantoul golf courses. To get there you will drive through a rather depressing residential area, the course itself is fine, however less attractive than the municipal Brookville course. Fairways and greens are in okay condition. After the first 9 holes try to find the backside of the course. The on-site restaurant is a dark and unpleasant affair, I can't comment on the food since I wouldn't eat there. Reasonably priced. See more..
    
47. 2.0 Machelle's Back Street (1 review)
    - Chicago prices but definitely NOT Chicago!
    Bars & Clubs
    This WAS a great local little bar with friendly bartenders and some really solid drink selections, impressive beer selection and some quality local entertainment. Something happened - a few of us who used to be regulars are still baffled as to what that was - the regular bartenders left and the drink prices went sky-high. The place is great but the unbearably high prices for the same drinks that are being mixed and poured at other corner bars in La Salle and Peru for 1/4 of the price make the "new" Machelle's a fail. Sad to see it happen, this was a great, friendly little bar. See more..
    
48. 2.0 Lost Acre Tavern (1 review)
    - WARNING!! - YOU MAY GET LOST IN THE ACREAGE!! - SEE BELOW BEFORE YOU GO!!
    Bars & Clubs
    My son and I were on our way back to the Joliet area on a Thursday afternoon and decided to stop here for a quick beer. When we arrived, there were only two people sitting at the bar which was fine with us because sometimes you just don't need the noise and crowds of the bar atmosphere. I ordered a Miller draft and of course with my luck their tapper was not working so I opted for a bottle and my son ordered a bloody Mary which came in a very small glass. The first shock was when the bartender said that the total for both was $8.25 especially when we had just left another so-called famous bar owned by a former player of the "BEARS" and their pints of draft beer alone were $2.50. The next shock was when I wanted to start a tab and use my credit card and was told that they only accept "CASH". First of all I was very thankful that I had $10.00 with me and that we did not order any food in the place or we would have been cleaning the place for the owner. They definitely need to put a sign on the door that says "CASH ONLY". I do not recall seeing a sign at the door or behind the bar. And in this day and age with all of the terrible things going on in this world I am really surprised that a establishment would only accept cash. Easy prey for thieves. Anyways, if you are going to be going to Lost Acres make sure you have cash or you might be cleaning, doing dishes, etc. and may get lost there for days to pay your tab.... See more..
    
49. 2.0 Rocks (1 review)
    - Waiter thought he was funny... he wasn't
    Saturday: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
    
    
    FOOD. DRINKS. FUN. Rocks bar & restaurant is the hot spot to enjoy awesome food, great drinks and live entertainment. It's all right here at Par-A-Dice. See more..
    
50. 2.0 The Blue Heron Cafe (1 review)
    - small tavern
    Bars & Clubs
    I didn't find much on the menu to my liking, although I never tried their pizza. The sandwich was adequate, and they gave me free fries. I found out why the fries were free. Soaked in oil, and lacking any decent taste. This is a cash-only tavern. Come prepared. Highly recommend bringing small bills. I believe I got short-changed, but not much you can do after the money leaves your hand. See more..