- TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Mattoon, Illinois, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Effingham.
- From Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics & Dance to Douglas-Hart Nature Center, the Mattoon area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Historic Districts and Gymnastics.
- A bustling town of just under 20,000 people, Mattoon, IL has plenty of shopping, eating, and playing to offer visitors. Mattoon hosts a number of fun and unique events throughout the year, including Bagelfest, a celebration of one of America's favorite breakfast foods, and Lightworks, a display of magically explosive fireworks.
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Home to more than 400 animals from the 6 continents, Scovill Zoo welcomes each year nearly 100,000 visitors. Besides the regular attractions, this zoo also offers educational programs for children, including winter classroom programs.
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A small, manageable zoo geared toward younger visitors, the Scovill Children's Zoo features a collection of animals including grey wolves, meerkats, giant tortoises, and many more. There is also a play area for kids.
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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.
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Sand Creek Conservation Area has more than 7.5 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, spread across forest, prairie and floodplain. A historic road runs through the trail, as well as creeks which must be forded.
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Within Pla-Mor Lanes there are 40 lanes of traditional ten pin bowling that is available for open bowling, league bowling, and glow-in-the-dark bowling events. The facility also features on-site go-karts and miniature golf.
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Built in 1916, the Lincoln Square Theatre is a venue that is host to a number of performances. The theater is said to be haunted and is regarded as the most haunted theater in the United States.
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An independently owned theater, Avon Theatre the shows films ranging from Hollywood new releases to cult classics and art house movies. The theater also offers an array of refreshments, including its signature bacon popcorn.
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A story of immigration, Hieronymus Mueller Museum celebrates the inventions and patents of a German engineer. Exhibits include family photographs, antique cars and information about the Mueller Company and plant.
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James Milliken Homestead is the former residence of James and Anna Millikin and is open for tours. Millikin's founded Millikin University, Millikin Bank, and Millikin Estate Trust and in 1974, the Homestead was added to the Register of Historic places.
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3902 South Duncan Road, Champaign, IL 61822
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Buy apples, pumpkins and other items at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch in Champaign-Urbana. The area includes a country store, activities just for kids, and other special events on the farm.