The App Hunter
Nearby Attractions In The Palm Of Your Hand
Illinois Department of Tourism app, Enjoy Illinois, provides entertainment and dining options.
I’m on the road this week, giving a speech about Patch in Champaign-Urbana, so I thought this would be an excellent chance to try out Enjoy Illinois, the official app of the Illinois Department of Tourism. Right now, as I type this from the Illini Union, this free app tells me that nearby “Top Attractions” include the Tanger Outlet Center (22.44 miles away) and the Kickapoo State Park (26.10 miles away). So, if I want to hike in brand-new surplus sneakers, I’m set. It also lists more than 25 restaurants and hotels within a mile radius. The app allows me to filter and refresh these results by type (shopping, sports, nightlife, etc.). Pretty nifty. Developed by Evanston-based SIM Partners, this free app is a close sibling to the Department …
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