Top Things to do in Illinois
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Things to do in Illinois, United States: The Best Arenas & Stadiums
Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including Wrigley Field, United Center, SIU Arena, Dozer Park, GCS Ballpark, Memorial Stadium, TaxSlayer Center, Little Cubs Field, State Farm Center, University of Illinois Ice Arena.
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1. Wrigley Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,799 reviews
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
Reviewed By MarkT4358 - Houston, United States
This is an old stadium.But everything was clean.The restrooms and seats were new.The stadium was huge.When I was in Fenway, Boston, I thought Fenway was small.But Wrigley was big.It was a Tuesday night after Labor day.I could see a lot of people.Windy City really love Cubs.If you are a baseball fan, Wrigley is a must-visit.
2. United Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,481 reviews
This modern arena replaced the old Chicago Stadium as home court for the NBA's Bulls and the NHL's Blackhawks.
Reviewed By ToleyTheTolerBear - Chicago, United States
I watched Tool perform here this past Sunday night 11/3/19! I was lucky to have scored 5th row seats! They were mind-blowingly awesome!! What a great time and a great venue! The view/sight lines and the sound quality were both excellent! Also, the food and drinks here are also great! I’ve previously watched Black Hawks and Bulls games here and have had GREAT times watching both teams WIN whenever I was here!! Definitely 1 of my FAVORITE places to watch live events!!
3. SIU Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
4. Dozer Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By monah544
We attended a Peoria Chiefs game at Dozer Park. The food, the contests, the staff always make the trip to the ball field an excellent experience! The seats are super comfortable and the family promotions are fun! Definitely worth attending over and over again all summer long!
5. GCS Ballpark
6. Memorial Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By chezbuc - Antioch, United States
It had been a few years since I set foot in Memorial Stadium. I can only take so much bad football. I was impressed with the upgrades to the stadium since my last visit. While the Illini got whacked badly by a Northwestern team they were supposed to crush, at least beer sales helped ease the pain. No more sneaking in booze...like I heard other people do.
7. TaxSlayer Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Located on the banks of the Mississippi river, the TaxSlayer Center is the Quad Cities’ premier concert, sports, and conference venues. It is one of the top grossing mid-size venues in the country and has won numerous awards, including being ranked among the top 5 Arenas for tickets sold and gross dollars for facilities under 12,000 seats for 21consecutive years. The facilities include a conference center space and a multi-purpose arena.
Reviewed By LostALot22 - Chicago, United States
This arena is right on the shores of the river. You can go out back and watch ducks and rowers. It hosts concerts and two minor league teams. The area around it looks like it’s had some urban renewal. Overall really nice.
8. Little Cubs Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By tigertowner - Freeport, United States
Kids playing were about 7-8 years old. They looked like they were having a great time. The field looks just like Wrigley and there is even a Harry Carey statue outside. How anyone could call this an "eye sore" is beyond me. It is very well kept up, the grass was beautiful and everything around it was very clean and neat.
9. State Farm Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
I remember when the then Assembly Hall was merely a big hole in the ground. That was in 1962 and I was a senior at the University of Illinois. As sports editor of The Daily Illini, the student newspaper, and a sportswriter for the Champaign-Urbana Courier in 1963, I covered the last basketball game played at Huff Gym and the first basketball game played at what is now State Farm Center. If you have visited other basketball arenas across the country, you are aware that the State Farm Center is unlike any other. Even after 56 years, it is an architectural masterpiece, a large dome-shaped indoor arena, the home for Illinois' men's and women's basketball teams and a performance and event center that has hosted Broadway plays and graduations. On this occasion, my wife and I walked inside with a few curiosity seekers eager to view the interior of this grand structure in the wake of its $169.5 million renovation. The 16,128-seat arena was designed by architect Max Abramovitz, an Illinois alum. Often referred to a a "flying saucer," the dome is supported by 614 miles of one-quarter inch steel wire wrapped at the base under intense pressure. From 1963 to 1965, it was the largest domed structure in North America until the opening of the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Today, the Astrodome is gone. But the State Farm Center remains. The renovation improved sight lines, added more concession stands and restrooms and upgraded seating. From a retired sportswriter's viewpoint, however, there is only one drawback. In the old days, the Assembly Hall's press box surpassed any other arena. Located above the seats reserved for season ticket holders, it was spacious with two levels stretching from one end of the playing floor to the other. Today, the print media is squeezed behind the players' benches and the scorer's table with barely enough room to scribble play-by-play notes. But more room has been given to the students, the famed Orange Krush cheering section, and the pep band.
10. University of Illinois Ice Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States
This facility is home to the Illini Hockey Clubs. There are very modest admission charges for UI students and the public to watch hockey matches. Four days a week, the Arena is open for public skating (UI students are free) and skate rental is only $2! You can take skating lessons and book the place for parties.
