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First Ascent in Illinois

Illinois has 7 First Ascent locations in this directory, across 3 cities — Chicago, Arlington Heights, Peoria. Same chain, same branding, but the walls, route setting, and reviews can differ a lot location to location — gyms are grouped by city below and ordered by Google rating, so if more than one is drivable you can pick the better-reviewed one.

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First Ascent in Chicago, IL

First Ascent Block 37

4.9 ★★★★★ 478 reviews

108 N State St 4th floor, Chicago, IL

Hosts birthday parties Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness spotless & cleanyoga & fitness includedgreat route setting

Spacious gym offering bouldering and free-weight training, plus yoga classes and a view of downtown.

First Ascent Uptown

4.9 ★★★★★ 395 reviews

4718 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

Hosts birthday parties Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness yoga & fitness includedgreat route settingbeginner friendly

Bouldering and rope-free climbing gym with fitness equipment, routes for all skill levels and classes.

First Ascent Humboldt Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

2950 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

Hosts birthday parties Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness yoga & fitness includedgreat route settingbeginner friendly

First Ascent Avondale

4.8 ★★★★★ 797 reviews

3516 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL

Ages 5–8

Hosts birthday parties Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness ~$25 day pass spotless & cleanyoga & fitness includedgreat route setting

First Ascent West Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

100 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Hosts birthday parties Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness yoga & fitness includedbeginner friendlycafé & hangout space

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First Ascent in Arlington Heights, IL

First Ascent Arlington Heights

4.9 ★★★★★ 525 reviews

701 Rohlwing Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Hosts birthday parties Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness spotless & cleanbeginner friendlyauto-belays for solo climbers

Fitness center with numerous rock climbing routes, plus yoga classes and day passes.

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First Ascent in Peoria, IL

First Ascent Peoria

4.9 ★★★★★ 341 reviews

927 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL

Ages 3–7

Hosts birthday parties Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness spotless & cleanbeginner friendlyfriendly staff

Family-friendly facility featuring various climbing routes (some up to 50 ft. high) with boulders.

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