Spring
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Mild temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F make for comfortable RV camping and hiking in scenic state parks like Shawnee National Forest
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The Illinois Renaissance Faire, held in Bristol from mid-April to late May, brings medieval merriment with jousting tournaments, jesters, and turkey legs
Summer
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Temperatures in the 80s and high humidity levels make it ideal for cooling off at water parks like Raging Waves in Yorkville or beaches along Lake Michigan
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Major music festivals like Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park (late July) and Pitchfork in Union Park (mid-July) draw internationally renowned acts