8 Kid-Friendly Activities In Illinois To Keep Children Happy And Healthy
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Elizabeth Crozier
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These eight kid-friendly activities in Illinois will have you and the whole family feeling good. Get out of the house and keep your spirits high when you enjoy these exciting activities. Scroll on for more details.
Get outdoors with a trip to these tranquil gardens where you can feed the ducks and see all sorts of unique plants, sand circles, ponds, and more. This is unlike any garden in the state, and it attracts unique wildlife and features a plethora of nooks and crannies that kids will want to crawl inside as well as paths and trails to take.
When the weather is not ideal, this lesser-known attraction in our state's capital is worth a visit. It will teach you about the life and times of Abraham Lincoln from his boyhood cabin years in Indiana through his presidency. Guests will see replicas of life-like snapshots from different periods of America's 16th President's life.
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The candy-making tour at this factory allows guests to watch confections being made fresh in-house. At the end, guests are treated to some freshly made chocolates as well as a chance to shop around the store. The store is even known for its donuts. Click here for more information.
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Walk for miles at this stunning museum of trees in northern Illinois that spans 1,700 acres. Founded in 1922, this is place where you'll find 16 miles of trails, special gardens, and more than 4,500 plan species. It is open daily and full of wonder for old and young alike.
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There are many ways to enjoy this unique adventure. Guests love the drive-thru safari as well as the guided wagon tour. You can also walk through portions of the park to see the rest of the animals. Learn more about this place here.
This 170-acre, picturesque park was built in 1866 and contains numerous gardens, trails, and other natural wonders. There are also barnyard critters on-site to meet as well as a playground and picnic shelters to utilize. Click here for more information.
This park is part of a Native American burial ground along the Mississippi River. It features a playground for kids as well as walking paths and manicured lawns around the mounds that were built by the Hopewell Tribes between 200 and 500 A.D. More information is available here.
More than 200 varieties of lilac sand 50 types of tulips grow in this park. The first ones to arrive were from France. Established in 1927, this stunning park is a beautiful place to walk around with kids of any age. Click here for more details.
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Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
Grafton, IL 62037, USA
I&M Canal Boat, A St &, Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail, Lasalle, IL 61301, USA
333 Lexington Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
Aikman Wildlife Adventure, 125 N Co Rd 425E, Arcola, IL 61910, USA
114 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA