- TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Freeport, Illinois, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monroe, Rockford and Oregon.
- From Little Cubs Field to Sk8 Park in Reed Park, the Freeport area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Parks, Walking Trails and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- Freeport, IL is nicknamed the 'Pretzel City' due to the opening of one of the first pretzel factories in 1869. Portrayed by a unique monument in the downtown area, Freeport was the location of the second debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The debate was ultimately what split the Democrats and allowed Lincoln to win the presidency.
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A smaller replica of the Wrigley Field, the Little Cubs Field is not intended only for the little ones, but for all of those in love with the game.
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An 11,000-square-foot facility, Sk8 Park in Reed Park is situated at the park's northern end adjacent to trees and grassy fields. The park provides ramps, bowls, ledges, rails and other obstacles suitable for skateboards and inline skates.
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An old-fashioned bowling alley with electronic scoring, the 4 Seasons Bowling Center offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. It hosts birthday parties and special events, as well.
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An entertainment venue, 4 Seasons Lanes offers activities for the entire family. Along with bowling, there is a sports bar and grill where refreshments are served. And the facility is also available for birthday parties and other special events.
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With wooden playgrounds, carousels and barbeque areas, the heavily wooded Krape City Park was awarded by the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association with the Outstanding Multiuse Facility award.
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Lindo Theatre is a 9 screen movie theater that is housed in a historic building and features stadium seating in 6 auditoriums. The theatre hosts birthday parties and has a special Bargain Tuesdays promotion.
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Oak Ridge Ranch Amusement Inc provides family-oriented, fun-filled fairs and festival events throughout Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Every event offers challenging midway games, exciting rides and fully stocked, well-run concession stands.
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One of the largest nature preserved in the area is Oakdale Park. It covers approximately 133 acres of restored prairie land, streams, and forests along with four miles of trails through the area.
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Jane Addams Recreation Trail takes you on a journey through time and the experience is further enriched by the stories told. The trail allows for a pleasant walk in the shade and vivid sceneries all around.
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The Lincoln Douglas Debate Square is a testament of the role Freeport played in the American history. Here can be found the life-size statues of Lincoln and Douglas debating over slavery and state's rights.