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[JayhawkCO]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

I'm sorry. Having Alaska be 33rd on that list rules out any slight hint of credibility it could have. Alaska is epic.

[TheHighwayMan3561]

I'm sorry. Having Alaska be 33rd on that list rules out any slight hint of credibility it could have. Alaska is epic.

He only cherry picks the lists and categories that paint Illinois as elite, and dismisses or ignores any that suggest it's not the best state in America in every metric.

There was the deleted discussion where he claimed Illinois's neighbors could only dream of having the lifestyle and quality of life they do in Illinois, when other neighboring states generally equaled or surpassed it in all his chosen metrics.

[Crash_It]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

No dude it isn't and not even close. You think Illinois has more to offer than Michigan does? If that's the case then tell your state's residents to stop vacationing here, stop coming to our lakes, stop entering our state if Illinois has so much to do then you shouldn't be coming to Michigan to spend your vacations. But what you said is totally incorrect as usual. I don't know why anyone should consider you as a source of what Michigan has to offer when you yourself said that you haven't been any further into the state than Niles. Michigan is far from being a boring state. Just because I said that Illinois is boring your comeback is that Michigan is boring? Not a very good source there.

If Michigan had more to offer than Illinois then Michigan would be higher on the list now wouldn't it? The only reason why people vacation there is because Illinois residents don't consider remaining in Illinois as a vacation. Not to mention that I can go just about anywhere in this state and get a good meal. Can't say the same for any other neighboring state. I did mention on my Facebook page that Illinois has 2,900 lakes within it's borders and that excludes the artificial ones.

[Max Rockatansky]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

No dude it isn't and not even close. You think Illinois has more to offer than Michigan does? If that's the case then tell your state's residents to stop vacationing here, stop coming to our lakes, stop entering our state if Illinois has so much to do then you shouldn't be coming to Michigan to spend your vacations. But what you said is totally incorrect as usual. I don't know why anyone should consider you as a source of what Michigan has to offer when you yourself said that you haven't been any further into the state than Niles. Michigan is far from being a boring state. Just because I said that Illinois is boring your comeback is that Michigan is boring? Not a very good source there.

If Michigan had more to offer than Illinois then Michigan would be higher on the list now wouldn't it? The only reason why people vacation there is because Illinois residents don't consider remaining in Illinois as a vacation. Not to mention that I can go just about anywhere in this state and get a good meal. Can't say the same for any other neighboring state. I did mention on my Facebook page that Illinois has 2,900 lakes within it's borders and that excludes the artificial ones.

You do realize you're the guy who based an opinion off a state solely on what he saw on I-90 and I-94 right?  So pardon me if I take your biased pro-Illinois opinion for what it is.  Also, Wallethub is the best citation you go?

[Crash_It]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

Took me less than two years to burn out on Illinois, it's slim pickings outside Chicago.  I still find interesting things to do that I haven't seen in Michigan (even after living there 13 years).  About the only state Illinois is going to beat consistently in the Midwest is Indiana.  Even then, Indiana has the favored beach on Lake Michigan for Chicago area residents.

You haven't been going to the right places then because there's tons even outside of Chicago. Here are 10 things to do around Springfield

https://www.sj-r.com/story/lifestyle/travel/2022/05/26/10-things-to-see-do-summer-within-100-miles-springfield/9907855002/

Another good resource to check is this site as well:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/states/illinois/

And then there's this one

https://www.illinoisouth.org/

And finally the flagship site for Illinois tourism:
https://www.enjoyillinois.com/

Even my own YouTube channel is a resource.. I also spotlight points of interest in any video I make outside of the videos of bad drivers.

[Max Rockatansky]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

Took me less than two years to burn out on Illinois, it's slim pickings outside Chicago.  I still find interesting things to do that I haven't seen in Michigan (even after living there 13 years).  About the only state Illinois is going to beat consistently in the Midwest is Indiana.  Even then, Indiana has the favored beach on Lake Michigan for Chicago area residents.

You haven't been going to the right places then because there's tons even outside of Chicago. Here are 10 things to do around Springfield

https://www.sj-r.com/story/lifestyle/travel/2022/05/26/10-things-to-see-do-summer-within-100-miles-springfield/9907855002/

Another good resource to check is this site as well:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/states/illinois/

And then there's this one

https://www.illinoisouth.org/

And finally the flagship site for Illinois tourism:
https://www.enjoyillinois.com/

Even my own YouTube channel is a resource.. I also spotlight points of interest in any video I make outside of the videos of bad drivers.

You think that you are resource for anything?  Especially after what you said on the trucker page yesterday?  Why don't you show everyone the person they are actually dealing talking to in this thread?

https://fb.watch/dfJ7kbR8kb/

Pro tip, the internet never forgets the stupid shit people say and what you said was next level stupid.  So yeah, when someone comes along with an opinion about Illinois that isn't making "HIV piss bottle"  jokes maybe I'll consider what they have to say. 

[TheHighwayMan3561]

I did mention on my Facebook page that Illinois has 2,900 lakes within it's borders and that excludes the artificial ones.

Yeah...Wisconsin and Minnesota have over 11,000 each, and Michigan has 4 Great Lakes to Illinois' 1.

[kphoger]

Not to mention that I can go just about anywhere in this state and get a good meal.

I really do cringe at 80% of what you say.  But, credit where credit is due.  Illinois does have good food at its restaurants.  Especially in Chicagoland, pizza is consistently good, Mexican is nearly as consistent, and there are a LOT of hidden gem family diners.  But the food I've had farther downstate has been great too.

If Michigan had more to offer than Illinois then Michigan would be higher on the list now wouldn't it? The only reason why people vacation there is because Illinois residents don't consider remaining in Illinois as a vacation.

Where are all the Michiganders vacationing in Illinois (other than Chicago)?  Shouldn't it swing both ways?  No, the reason it doesn't is that Illinoisans have an accurate view of things:  Michigan is better vacation country than Illinois.  The Michigan Dunes have been Chicagoans vacationland for many decades, with good reason.  Michigan is one state I'd definitely be willing to explore more of.

The truth is that most states have plenty of opportunities to explore–but you have to go in looking for them with open eyes.  It seems your eyes are taped wide open when it comes to Illinois, but you refuse to open them more than a squint when it comes to any bordering state.  Get off your high horse.

[hotdogPi]

I will point out that when discussing things to do and not flatness, it makes more sense to use population as a frame of reference, in which 2/3 of Illinois is Chicagoland. You would expect downstate not to have much. (That said, some states have points of interest in rural areas, such as scenery or major historical sites. Illinois doesn't.)

[Crash_It]

(That said, some states have points of interest in rural areas, such as scenery or major historical sites. Illinois doesn't.)

False. There's plenty scenery and historical sites in Illinois outside of Chicago...

Cahokia mounds
Lowden State Park which is home to the Blackhawk Indian statue in Oregon Illinois
Fort Defiance near Cairo


Just to name a few. The fact that you would even type that just shows how misinformed you are about Illinois.

[JoePCool14]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

I don't often laugh out loud when reading forum posts, but this one... this one did it.

What's your take on Wisconsin then? More or less interesting than Illinois?

[Max Rockatansky]

^^^

He's already toured it fully on I-94 and I-90. 

(That said, some states have points of interest in rural areas, such as scenery or major historical sites. Illinois doesn't.)

False. There's plenty scenery and historical sites in Illinois outside of Chicago...

Cahokia mounds
Lowden State Park which is home to the Blackhawk Indian statue in Oregon Illinois
Fort Defiance near Cairo


Just to name a few. The fact that you would even type that just shows how misinformed you are about Illinois.

At least he doesn't throw out causal accusations of racism and makes jokes about HIV.  Must be that wide angle dash cam view that's making you do things like that.

[SSOWorld]

If you take Detroit and Chicago away Michigan blows Illinois away.

So you're saying skyscrapers make Illinois less flat?

[SSOWorld]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

I don't often laugh out loud when reading forum posts, but this one... this one did it.

What's your take on Wisconsin then? More or less interesting than Illinois?

You do realize his disdain for WI.

[Scott5114]

Every state is interesting.*

*except maybe Iowa

[LilianaUwU]

Every state is interesting.*

*except maybe Iowa

Hey, Iowa is great if you have a corn fetish.

[SSOWorld]

Every state is interesting.*

*except maybe Iowa

Hey, Iowa is great if you have a corn fetish.

no, just idiots out wandering around

[kphoger]

Every state is interesting.*

*except maybe Iowa

Hey, Iowa is great if you have a corn fetish.

no, just idiots out wandering around

Ooh!  You know Iowa jokes!  OK, here's one:

What's the best thing to come out of Iowa?

[Scott5114]

Every state is interesting.*

*except maybe Iowa

Hey, Iowa is great if you have a corn fetish.

no, just idiots out wandering around

Ooh!  You know Iowa jokes!  OK, here's one:

What's the best thing to come out of Iowa?

I-35?

[kphoger]

Nope.

It's I-80.

Close, though.

[thspfc]

Nope.

It's I-80.

Close, though.

More MLB games have been played in Iowa (1) than in many other states.

[Flint1979]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

No dude it isn't and not even close. You think Illinois has more to offer than Michigan does? If that's the case then tell your state's residents to stop vacationing here, stop coming to our lakes, stop entering our state if Illinois has so much to do then you shouldn't be coming to Michigan to spend your vacations. But what you said is totally incorrect as usual. I don't know why anyone should consider you as a source of what Michigan has to offer when you yourself said that you haven't been any further into the state than Niles. Michigan is far from being a boring state. Just because I said that Illinois is boring your comeback is that Michigan is boring? Not a very good source there.

If Michigan had more to offer than Illinois then Michigan would be higher on the list now wouldn't it? The only reason why people vacation there is because Illinois residents don't consider remaining in Illinois as a vacation. Not to mention that I can go just about anywhere in this state and get a good meal. Can't say the same for any other neighboring state. I did mention on my Facebook page that Illinois has 2,900 lakes within it's borders and that excludes the artificial ones.

Wow so some list on the internet is the tell all that Illinois is a fun state. This list doesn't do anything to prove your point. Lol @ your reasoning on why Illinois residents vacation in Michigan. So what? I can go anywhere in Michigan and get a good meal too doesn't make it less fun than Illinois. So your claim to, "Can't say the same for any other neighboring state" is totally incorrect, besides how would you know? You've only ventured as far as Niles in Michigan. Good for Illinois. Michigan has over 11,000 lakes of five acres or more and many more smaller lakes, them 2,900 lakes don't compare.

For the Great Outdoors Illinois doesn't even come close to Michigan.

[Crash_It]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

I don't often laugh out loud when reading forum posts, but this one... this one did it.

What's your take on Wisconsin then? More or less interesting than Illinois?

I absolutely can't stand that place and it's #15 on that list of funnest states. I guess the mistreatment of my grandmother who I was close with within the healthcare system there that led to her eventual death nearly 5 years ago is part of my disdain for that place.

And here's a new article that was just released and again good news for Illinois especially vs Wisconsin and Michigan

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-millennials/33371

[Rothman]

Illinois is still flat.

[Flint1979]

Illinois is also a rather boring state outside of Chicago.

This is 1000% false, I strongly hope that you aren't serious. Illinois is one of those states where it would take a lifetime to burn out all there's to do. Unlike Michigan for example which doesn't even make the top 10

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Edit:

Wow, even Ohio is considered a funner state than Michigan. How could you be a more boring state than Ohio?

Took me less than two years to burn out on Illinois, it's slim pickings outside Chicago.  I still find interesting things to do that I haven't seen in Michigan (even after living there 13 years).  About the only state Illinois is going to beat consistently in the Midwest is Indiana.  Even then, Indiana has the favored beach on Lake Michigan for Chicago area residents.

You haven't been going to the right places then because there's tons even outside of Chicago. Here are 10 things to do around Springfield

https://www.sj-r.com/story/lifestyle/travel/2022/05/26/10-things-to-see-do-summer-within-100-miles-springfield/9907855002/

Another good resource to check is this site as well:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/states/illinois/

And then there's this one

https://www.illinoisouth.org/

And finally the flagship site for Illinois tourism:
https://www.enjoyillinois.com/

Even my own YouTube channel is a resource.. I also spotlight points of interest in any video I make outside of the videos of bad drivers.

So this proves it. You're 100% biased toward Illinois and can't at all admit that another state might be better than Illinois in certain categories. Also are you part of the Springfield tourism department now? I could find just as much in Lansing as Springfield and possibly more. I know I could find more in Grand Rapids than Springfield.