{"id":867,"date":"2021-09-02T17:27:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T17:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=176619"},"modified":"2021-09-02T17:27:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T17:27:52","slug":"6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=867","title":{"rendered":"6 surprising ways to enjoy cannabis in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>6 surprising ways to enjoy cannabis in Illinois | Leafly<\/title>     <!-- Quotes = strings--><!-- No quotes = boolean-->\t   <!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v15.9.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->                  <!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- BEGIN Sailthru Horizon Meta Information --><\/p>\n<p><!-- END Sailthru Horizon Meta Information -->  <!-- Google Publisher Tag --> <!-- End Google Publisher Tag --> <!-- Google Tag Manager --> <!-- End Google Tag Manager --> <!-- Chartbeat --> <!-- End Chartbeat --><br \/>\n <!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->   <!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->   <title>Leafly<\/title>     <title>Leafly \u00ae<\/title>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              <title>Loading\u2026<\/title>     <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white fixed flex hidden inset-0 items-start md:h-auto md:items-center overflow-auto\" id=\"age-gate-container\">\n<div class=\"bg-white md:h-auto mx-auto p-lg text-sm w-full\" id=\"age-gate\">\n<p><label for=\"select-country\">Where are you from?<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"age-gate__info\">\n<p><button class=\"button\" data-testid=\"age-gate-no-button\" id=\"tou-cancel\">no<\/button><button class=\"button ml-md\" data-testid=\"age-gate-yes-button\" id=\"tou-continue\">yes<\/button><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"checkbox__label my-xl\"><span class=\"text-xs\" id=\"remember-user-label\">Remember me for 30 days. <br \/>I confirm that this is not a shared device.<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<p class=\"error error--underage hidden\">Darn! You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p>Chicago gets most of the love and attention when it comes to Illinois weed, but the state\u2019s cannabis scene isn\u2019t limited to the big city. There are a lot of great cannabis options to explore in other regions, too. So be sure to consider other areas of the state when you\u2019re looking for weed culture. <\/p>\n<p>Here are six surprising options for 420-friendly days and nights in Illinois.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-1-stay-in-this-weed-friendly-treehouse\">1. Stay in this weed-friendly treehouse<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever wanted to stay in a treehouse? Have you ever wanted to get high in a treehouse? If so, you\u2019re in luck. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/440817?fbclid=IwAR2bFXN2yDPB501v_HuOXf_h--Vn8c-A5pN-TxzzDQ7D3trZ0NG9VWGepPs&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1628538530_HJWKR8NUBc3irDfK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enchanted Garden Treehouse<\/a> in Schaumburg, 45 minutes outside of Chicago, is a bona fide live-in treehouse. The owners claim it\u2019s the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> most popular treehouse in the world. And you\u2019re welcome to smoke weed there. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"image-of-treehouse\" class=\"wp-image-176726 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>A house. In a tree. For you to smoke in and sleep in. (Photo courtesy of Enchanted Garden Treehouse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to proprietor Daniel Alexander, \u201cWe were weed-friendly before you could say we were. Guests are welcome to smoke in the outdoor areas, as we have the perfect outdoor areas to smoke and relax. Sit by the backyard koi pond and listen to the waterfall and koi splashing, or just sit in the hot tub. Relax by the fire table and fire pit. And guests can also consume edibles in the treehouse.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"720\" height=\"479\" alt=\"interior-of-treehouse-with-bed-and-ladder\" class=\"wp-image-176727 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Inside the treehouse: plush and cozy. (Enchanted Garden Treehouse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-2-bring-a-hot-dish-and-the-munchies-to-a-potluck-dinner\">2. Bring a hot dish (and the munchies) to a potluck dinner<\/h2>\n<p>The Luna Lounge, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/best-marijuana-activities-in-chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we\u2019ve covered before<\/a>, recently opened a consumption lounge in Sesser, in downstate Illinois, and it\u2019s been getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/marijuana\/illinois\/ct-ilinois-marijuana-consumption-lounges-update-20210831-hnkgbc7ahzgsfaeqmdf3pvjc6e-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2xa6uDsdFAFoaIrjvo1-p2Sq9l34tqOw98riHptMNJKeZoZuNcFRpm-N0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rave reviews<\/a>. The lounge will be holding regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/842159133096449\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunday Cannabis Family Potluck dinners<\/a> in addition to other events (check their upcoming calendar). <\/p>\n<p>Luna Lounge owner Holly Roeder feels strongly that cannabis consumers should have a place to enjoy weed without being around people getting drunk. \u201cThese are the sort of places that will be popping up for people like me.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-3-go-420-camping\">3. Go 420 camping <\/h2>\n<p>Yes, weed-friendly camping is a thing, and it\u2019s growing in popularity. You see it a lot on the West Coast. It\u2019s also expanding in Maine, and now it\u2019s come to Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>The beauty of 420 camping is that you can\u2019t exactly do it in Millenium Park: Go camping on a site that not only allows, but also <em>encourages<\/em> the cannabis lifestyle. Think of a campsite in which you can do the traditional things like biking, fishing, and cooking out, but you can also smoke or vape out in the open.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowspringsravecave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willow Springs Campground and Venue<\/a> is such a place. This relaxed, weed friendly campsite is located in Tamms, at the foot of the Shawnee National Forest, just south of Anna, Illinois. <\/p>\n<p>The owners launched the campground and their new business after the tragic loss of their daughter in 2019, with the intention of making the site a community of friends and family. You\u2019re welcome to smoke and vape onsite. According to proprietors Andrew and Robyn Mouser, \u201cOur grounds are open to all genres of people looking to enjoy a more balanced life in a peaceful and beautiful setting, along with other good souls.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" alt=\"poster-for-the-willow-springs-fall-cannabis-festival\" class=\"wp-image-176739 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Willow Springs Fall Fest (Oct. 22-24, 2021) features 15 local and national artists, plus a multitude of food and merch vendors. (Image courtesy of Willow Springs Campground)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-4-hang-at-a-cannabis-music-festival\">4. Hang at a cannabis music festival<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to being a weed-friendly campsite, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowspringsravecave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willow Springs<\/a> also hosts a music and arts festival at their campground every season, featuring talent from Southern Illinois and the surrounding area, as well as art, merch, bodywork, and food vendors. <\/p>\n<p>The next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowspringsravecave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willow Springs Music Festival<\/a> is scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 22-24, and includes 15 local and national artists. Check out the lineup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowspringsravecave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/dispensary-info\/consume-cannabis-co---carbondale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consume Cannabis Co.,<\/a> in Carbondale, recently helped present the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumecannabis.com\/blog\/710-fest-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Illinois 7.10 Fest<\/a>, a free outdoor (and hopefully annual) event that featured cannabis vendors, games, live music, arts, food and more. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-5-take-a-cannabis-class\">5. Take a cannabis class<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/dispensary-info\/consume-cannabis-co---carbondale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consume Cannabis Co.<\/a> also offers weekly classes on everything from Cannabis 101 to cannabis cooking, how to enjoy concentrates, using cannabis to treat chronic pain, and other topics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumecannabis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect<\/a> with the store\u2019s experts to increase your cannabis knowledge and enjoyment\u2014and meet others in the local cannabis community. <\/p>\n<p>Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumecannabis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consume\u2019s website<\/a> to stay on top of more upcoming events in the Carbondale area.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-6-go-to-cannabis-camp\">6. Go to \u2018Cannabis Camp\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Another outdoor fest coming up is the 5<sup>th<\/sup> annual <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitymmj.com\/cannabis-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannabis Camp<\/a>, organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/dispensary-info\/trinity-compassionate-care-centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trinity Compassionate Care Centers<\/a> at the soon-to-open High Harbor Cannabis Lounge in Peoria later this month (Sept. 2021). The Sept. 10-11 event is scheduled to feature cannabis industry vendors, live bands, artists, food, and designated areas in which you can consume (bring your own) cannabis. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"cannabis-camp-2021-poster\" class=\"wp-image-176742 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-surprising-ways-to-enjoy-cannabis-in-illinois-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Trinity Compassion Care Center is opening its new High Harbor Lounge in Peoria with a blowout \u2018Cannabis Camp\u2019 show, two days of music and cannabis culture, Sept. 10-11, 2021. 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