- The list below includes 7 free or cheap things to do in or near Mattoon, Illinois, including 32 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Historic Districts and Bowling.
- From Douglas-Hart Nature Center to Lytle Park Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mattoon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Effingham.
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Evergreen Hollow Par, Effingham, IL 62401
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As a community aquatics facility, Effingham Area Kluthe Memorial Pool offers visitors a water playground filled with fountains, mushrooms structures, pirate boat slides, and more. The facility offers visitors tubes to take into the pool.
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Evergreen Mini Golf is an 18 hole adventure-themed miniature golf course where players are surrounded by trees and jungle animals. They offer special packages and concessions include hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and chips.
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Also known by the less whimsical title EffingHAM Music Fest, the Effing Music Fest is an outdoor music festival that brings performers of various genres to the Funfest Amphitheater. The fest can accommodate up to 14000 spectators.
27.7 Miles
On the southern section of the town rests the 20 acre Hendelmeyer Park. Outdoor recreation offerings include two lighted slow pitch ball diamonds, one lighted fast pitch diamond, four lighten tennis courts, and a skate park in addition to a full recreation center.
28.0 Miles
A 24-lane bowling center, Silver Dollar Lanes offers open and league bowling along with tournament and party hosting. The center also provides a pro shop, bowling lessons and a lounge with adult beverages, pool tables and dart boards.
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Effingham's Cross at the Crossroads is the largest free-standing cross in the world. The cross stands nearly 200 feet tall, and is surrounded by Bible verses and benches where visitors can sit and reflect.
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Featuring auditoriums with full digital projection, Carmike Strand 10 is a local movie theater showing the latest released films to its guests. Other amenities at the theater include concessions, matinee ticket specials, and assisted listening devices.
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5580 N Fork Road, Decatur, IL 62521
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The Macon County Historical Society Museum is an educational museum that has the goal of protecting thousands of artifacts, documents, and photographs for future generations. The museum holds educational events and community fundraisers.
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3635 US Route 36 East, Decatur, IL 62521
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It is a fun place for Chevy fans and all car lovers. The vehicles exhibited are in fine condition. It's a reminder of the journey of the Chevy from their early days in golden era.
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Intended especially for children aged between 3 and 12, Children's Museum of Illinois is a hands-on educational centre. In here, little children can be familiarized with domains such as science and art.