- TripBuzz found 40 things to do with kids in or near Oregon, Illinois, including 38 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockford, Freeport, Cherry Valley and Loves Park.
- From Lowden State Park to Castle Rock State Park, the Oregon area offers 53 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Statues, Bowling and Theaters.
- Nestled along the Rock River lies the scenic city of Oregon, Illinois. Home to many local festivals, drawing tourists to celebrate the local culture and city's history, the largest is its annual Autumn On Parade held each fall. Other local attractions include touring local Stronghold Castle, boating along scenic waterways and shopping in town.
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Performances from legends like Frank Sinatra and George Gershwin and a complete renovation to its former glory make Coronado Performing Arts Center worth a visit.
21.7 Miles
Coronado Theatre is a state of the art venue for the performing arts that originally opened in 1927. A variety of notable performers have taken the stage there including Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, the Marx Brothers, and Bob Hope.
21.9 Miles
The Discovery Center Museum combines playing and learning, with the aid of its more than 250 hands-on exhibits. Special events can be programmed in here, all around the year.
22.0 Miles
89%
123 votes
737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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Burpee Museum of Natural History exhibits over 70,000 specimens from the Paleontology, Anthropology, Geology and Biology domains. The children's favorite attractions are, of course, the dinosaurs, with Jane the T-Rex and Homer the Triceratops in the lead.
22.0 Miles
Commonly visited for its disc golf course, Anna Page Park is a public park featuring a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. Other amenities include a walking trail, sheltered pavilion with picnic tables, and a large playground.
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Winnebego Co Blackhawk Springs, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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ESPENSCHEID MEMORIAL is a forest preserve that spans 114 acres and features brushy woodlands and bur oaks. The preserve offers canoe access in addition to picnic areas, a hiking trail, horseshoe pits, and a shelterhouse.
22.2 Miles
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6 votes
5900 S. Perryville Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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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.
22.5 Miles
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1 votes
2954 S Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032
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The Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad is a non-profit educational organization that has the goal of preserving the history of America's railroads. The railroad has a train of terror that runs on select October nights.
22.9 Miles
90%
125 votes
1354 North 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens is a botanical garden featuring over 11,000 sq ft. of plant exhibition. Water fountains and falls, a pedestrian bridge, patios, walkways and seating areas set the stage for beautiful tropical plants and featured events.