Things to Do with Kids in Freeport, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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33.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Go Karts 7215 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, IL 61112 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy go kart racing on an eighth of a mile long track at Competition Grand Prix. The go kart racing venue also features a kiddie track and 2 seated karts.
33.1 Miles
38% 8 votes
Bowling 7171 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, IL 61112 MoreLess Info
It is a fantastic location for bowling lovers and the place offers excellent space for banquets and birthday parties. Different sport leagues are hosted here every week. It offers abundant parking space and delightful food menu choices.
33.2 Miles
The Angel Museum is the largest collection of different types of angels located in a pre-renaissance Italian church architecture building with stained glass windows. There is a gift shop and they have regular events, and event hosting in either the large banquet room or the shaded patio.
33.4 Miles
76% 17 votes
Specialty Museums 700 College St, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1893, the Logan Museum of Anthropology has long been a teaching museum to the prestigious Beloit College. The museum features historical artifacts, paintings and literary collections that preserve the history of the world's cultures.
33.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 500 Emerson, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1893, Logan Museum of Anthropology-Beloit College houses a vast and varied collection of artifacts and educational displays. The Museum hosts approximately 15,000 ethnographic and over 200,000 archaeological objects from 129 countries. They also display actual and virtual exhibits.
33.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 5900 S. Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
A 60-acre wilderness preserve, the Espencheid Memorial Forest Preserve is a natural spot to launch a kayak or canoe in the Kishwaukee River. The preserve itself is full of mature oak trees, and offers scenic woodland views.
33.5 Miles
81% 36 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 7602 Rock Valley Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 MoreLess Info
A family-oriented entertainment park, Volcano Falls Adventure Park has a variety of activities for both children and adults. Among them are Lazer Tag and Maze, miniature golf, single, double and kiddie go-carts, an arcade, and batting cages.
33.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Trampoline Parks 1949 S Bell School Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy open jumping at Gymnastic Academy South Trampoline Park & Training Facility. The facility features trampoline basketball, foam pits, and air dodgeball, and also hosts birthday parties, field trips, and private events.
33.7 Miles
22% 199 votes
Water Parks 7801 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 MoreLess Info
Any time of the year is perfect for the CoCo Key Water Resort, a 60,000 square feet indoor water park. Perfect for birthday parties or family getaway, the park features rides on the lazy river, water slides, cabanas, and large arcade.
33.8 Miles
68% 149 votes
Water Parks 7820 Cherry Vale North Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
Tropical twisters, a paradise pipeline, a little lagoon, and a tiki island are only some of the attractions at the Magic Waters Waterpark. Eateries are also found in here, as well as lodgings.
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