Title: Illinois Beach State Park in Illinois - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Illinois Beach State Park Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Illinois-Beach-State-Park-Hotels.0-l6247358-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Illinois](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Illinois.d215.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Illinois](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Illinois.d215.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Illinois Beach State Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Illinois-Beach-State-Park.d6247358.Car-Rental-Guide)[Illinois Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Illinois.d215.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Illinois Beach State Park Tours and Activities ![A pair of trees at Illinois Beach State Park at Zion, Illinois. provide isolated shade for beach-goers.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247358/a6aad22c-1458-4863-863e-b4f26a359941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A pair of trees at Illinois Beach State Park at Zion, Illinois. provide isolated shade for beach-goers.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247358/a6aad22c-1458-4863-863e-b4f26a359941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A banded piping plover on the beach at a location that once held many breeding pairs of piping plover's. I later discovered this plover was 7 weeks old and the first one born in 2017 to the Great Lakes Piping Plover population. It was born on June 4th in Manistee Michigan. What an amazing little bird.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046502/9038e301-da37-4dda-b4da-b082b84adda5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A pair of endangered piping plovers setting up a nest. I was very lucky to see this as the few nesting sites in Illinois are all off limits due to their endangered status. The US Fish and Wildlife Service monitors and protects the nesting sites but this pair decided to nest in a new area that I found over the weekend. What an incredible thrill. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046502/4cb646ee-75e4-4c25-8136-f7300eb27b97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A close up of the piping plover which came to within 5 feet of me. These endangered little birds are doing better but they still have a long way to go before they are out of trouble.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046502/118efccd-318d-4a04-b374-bc79da9834d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Illinois Beach State Park Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Illinois Beach State Park Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1118400/1118328/6b24bc12_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel Downtown Chicago CA $981 per person May 5 - May 8 found 3 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Chicago (ORD) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) This was a trendy aesthetic hotel. It is in a great location. Had a good time. Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 ![ENVITAE Hotel 4 Bedroom Luxury Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118640000/118632100/118632066/9649f522_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### ENVITAE Hotel 4 Bedroom Luxury Apartments Near North Side CA $1,608 per person Apr 23 - Apr 28 found 2 days ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Calgary (YYC) to Chicago (ORD) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Our stay at Envitae was amazinggg!! I’m so glad I booked with them for my Chicago trip with my family. The place was so nice and clean and decorated nicely and looks exactly like the pictures! This place literally had everything we needed and was so accommodating from having soap and shampoo to pots and pans pretty anything you could think of that you may need they had stocked. Also they were checking in with us to make sure our stay was going well they even were so kind to send us gourmet doughnuts!! The views were amazing and the location was literally near everything you could think of in walking distance. I would definitely book here again! Thank you so much for having us! Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102622800/102622712/3e21593f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Downtown Chicago CA $984 per person Apr 9 - Apr 12 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Hamilton (YHM) to Chicago (ORD) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,422 reviews) The hotel was beautiful, the rooms were clean, and the staff were amazing and friendly Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Panoranic view of the Negev desert hills near the Gaza Strip bondary at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/877134829200904192/afe94f51-b636-4bd0-83c9-fba5978d953f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canaan Park Explore the great outdoors at Canaan Park, a lovely green space in Beach Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Canaan-Park-Zion.d877134829200904192.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cirrus clouds and a cottonwood tree at North Dunes Nature Preserve at Illinois Beach State Park at Lake Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/877134624372064256/3b25c427-cb4c-49af-9955-2f4c1b0c2214.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Dunes Nature Preserve You can take time to visit North Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Dunes-Nature-Preserve-Zion.d877134624372064256.Vacation-Attraction) #### Carmel Park Explore the great outdoors at Carmel Park, a lovely green space in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Park-Zion.d877134842004013056.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ophir Park Ophir Park is just one of the places to see in Zion, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ophir-Park-Zion.d877135251491807232.Vacation-Attraction) #### Platen Press Printing Museum You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Platen Press Printing Museum in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Platen-Press-Printing-Museum-Zion.d877136032662032384.Vacation-Attraction) #### Zion City Hall After visiting Zion City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area. 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