- 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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42.9 Miles
Open seasonally, Prairie Farm gives visitors a chance to experience a replica of a turn of the century working farm, complete with animals for kids to see and pet. The farm also has walking paths and gardens.
43.0 Miles
The Sholem Aquatic Center is operated by the Champaign Parks Department. The facility offers open swimming as well as swimming lessons at all levels and birthday party and after hours rentals.
43.0 Miles
90%
41 votes
1800 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL
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University of Illinois Arboretum is a collection of flora that helps teaching and research. Enthralling artistry of the Welcome Garden, Japan Home and the other gardens serve as major attractions.
43.2 Miles
Jogging, walking the dog, playing garden sports, going for a picnic, these are just a couple of things that can be done in Hesse Park's 26,9 acres.
43.2 Miles
With a history spanning over the last 90 years, the Memorial Stadium was built to commemorate those fallen in WWI. Since then it is the home field of the city's football team.
43.3 Miles
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14 votes
201 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
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Located within a modern 340,000 square-foot facility, the Activities & Recreation Center - ARC provides a number of recreational amenities and facilities available for visitors. These amenities include a 35-foot climbing wall, four gymnasiums, two 50-meter pools, and numerous others.
43.5 Miles
Featuring beautiful landscaping, Crestview Park offers many amenities including a playground, picnic pavilion and shelter with grills. Park guests can also enjoy open fields and a picturesque garden dedicated to the Urbana Rotary Club's sister organization in Japan.
43.6 Miles
88%
16 votes
406 East Armory Avenue, Champaign, IL
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Home to many on-ice events, the University of Illinois Ice Arena offers something for everyone. From collegiate hockey games to private rentals, the arena also offers skating lessons, broomball and more.
43.6 Miles
Located on the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ice Arena hosts public skate sessions for the community. Visitors can also enroll their children in learn-to-skate programs and figure skating lessons.
43.7 Miles
Kaufman Lake is a popular spot for relaxation and water adventure in Champaign. The lake offers a surrounding trail for biking and hiking, as well as skiing, kayaking and canoeing on the lakes glassy waters.