Indoor Pool Hotels in Illinois, USA

Nicknamed "the Prairie State," Illinois is a midwestern state known for its miles and miles of farmland, forests, beautiful wetlands, and nature in all directions, including parts of Lake Michigan. As the perfect place to explore with the whole family, you’ll have an array of public parks, bistros, and social gatherings to discover all trip long. From Chicago to Springfield, and Rockford to Peoria, this state is also home to some pretty special cities worth discovering alongside your favorite people. So, stay at top indoor pool hotels in Illinois to tour around town and don’t miss these exciting things to do during your next trip!

Make your way to Chicago’s North Side Navy Pier, a 3,300-foot-long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, near the best indoor pool hotels in Illinois. Here, you’ll find all the best outdoor activities like carnival rides, fireworks, people-watching, and sight seeing. It’s also a nice area to simply stroll around, check out the shops in search of gifts to bring back home, and, of course, sniff out something salty from one of the mouthwatering restaurants peppered across the pier.

Next, head to the Chicago Riverwalk, a bustling waterfront area boasting a great trail system around the Chicago River and through downtown that features the Riverwalk Gateway. Discover a couple of outdoor patios for lunch or dinner and relax the day away with your significant other.

Take the entire clan out for a day of adventure from the stunning Shawnee National Forest, not far from hotels with indoor pools in Illinois. This sweeping 270,000-acre forest spills across parts of 10 counties in southern Illinois and provides incredible wilderness and natural areas ready to be explored all afternoon. Cross the striking 90-foot Pomona Natural Bridge along the hundreds of miles of hiking trails to choose from. If you have the time and gusto, opt for a leg of the 150-plus-mile River to River Trail that runs between Battery Rock on the Ohio River and Devil's Backbone on the Mississippi River for a challenging trek. Just make sure you bring enough sunscreen and water for the afternoon, and look out for local wildlife!

While visiting hotels in Illinois, why not take a walk back in time? Make your way to the iconic Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, a neighborhood that, to this day, preserves the home where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861. Enjoy a sunny stroll with your loved ones through the four blocks that surround Lincoln’s past home, and imagine what life might have been like almost 200 years ago! And if you’re visiting the area during fall, you’ll get to see the beautiful maple leaves populating the tree-lined streets and dusting the ground.

Have a great time explore Illinois, and don’t forget to check out our top indoor pool hotels in
Springfield, Chicago, and Rockford.