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State Fair Deals - posted on August 17, 2009
Attending the Illinois State Fair is a bit pricier this year. For the first time since 1990, admission rates increased. Expect to pay $5 for adults (up from $3 last year) and $2 for kids between the ages of five and 12 (they used to get in for free). Kids younger than five still gain free admission. Still, five dollars is pretty cheap entertainment. Spend the day viewing butter cows and real-life cows, listening to live music, and watching the variety of people who make an appearance at the fair each year. Plus, for a few dollars more, you can taste the myriad fried foods and beverages (yep, you can even get fried beverages—this year one vendor is offering fried Pepsi).If you're looking for some bargains, there are still a few deals left you can take advantage of: Carnival B...

Deal: Bicentennial Birthday Package - posted on August 3, 2009
Celebrate Lincoln’s 200th birthday in style at the historic State House Inn. Package includes overnight accommodations in a deluxe guest room, two tickets to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, a $50.00 gift certificate to Saputo's Restaurant, two welcome beverages in the “No Name Bar,” a full hot American breakfast buffet, and a complimentary Lincoln souvenir to remember your trip. Saputo’s reservations are suggested. You may also request additional tickets when reserving. Total package price is $160.00 + tax for Deluxe Guest Room and $170.00 + tax for Deluxe Suite accommodations. Learn more....

Free Admission to Wildlife Prairie State Park - posted on July 21, 2009
Score free admission to Wildlife Prairie State Park near Peoria thanks to the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. It's easy: Just click the link below for a coupon good for one admission free when you purchase one general admission ticket to the park. The offer is valid until 12/31/2009, so you have plenty of time to get to the park and explore. Click here to view your downloadable coupon. Then be sure to check out the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau website for more great deals. Wildlife Prairie State Park is a 2,000-acre native species park located 10 miles west of Peoria at I-74 exit 82. Visitors can spot mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish that are indigenous to Illinois. The park also offers four fishable lakes, 10 miles of hiking trails, and dinin...

Dinner and a Movie - posted on July 6, 2009
Dine at Ted's Garage in Clinton and save on your next trip to the movies. Here's the deal:On Tuesdays, you can get two dinners from Ted's Dashboard Dinner menu plus two movie tickets good for any movie at the Clintonia Eagle Theater for just $28.00.The Clintonia Eagle Theater has plenty of other great deals too, including Bargain Tuesday (all seats are $5), free refills on any size popcorn or soda, and free popcorn Thursdays (if you bring your own container)....

Bloomington-Normal Steals - posted on June 8, 2009
Headed to the Bloomington-Normal area for some summer fun? Stop by the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website first for hot summer deals.Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic getaway, a girls’ shopping weekend, a golf outing, or even a Lincoln ghost tour, you’ll find a package to suit your needs. Have a great deal you want to share with Illinois Adventures readers? Contact us today!...

Can't-Miss Travel Deals - posted on May 26, 2009
Looking for some stellar Central Illinois travel packages? Head to enjoyillinois.com, the official website of the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, to check out more than 20 deals on travel in the area. Among the highlights? Plenty of lodging packages just in time for Lincoln Bicentennial events around the area, Bloomington and Decatur golf getaways, Normal shopping packages, and more.   Have a great deal you want to share with Illinois Adventures readers? Contact us today! Photo: Darren Hester...