Things to do in Monticello with kids

Illinois is a state seeped in history, excitement and adventure. It was also the state that Abraham Lincoln chose to call home, so that makes it pretty special! (You can even visit his home at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site!) 

The Prairie State has thrills and spills ahoy with Pirates Cove Children’s Theme Park, and that classic Six Flags Great America!  There are animals a-plenty with attractions like Brookfield Zoo, Summerfield Zoo and Wildlife Prairie Park, and great adventures perfect for those little kids with Safariland!

Museums are never far away featuring an incredible range of exhibits from the Geology Museum and the Chanute Aerospace Museum, to the Monticello Railway Museum and the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum.

Active kids – you will have a field day with attractions such as American Obstacle adventure park, and the very exciting K1 Speed racing!

Illinois has small towns with charm, and big cities with excitement.  It’s the heart of America with endless places to visit with kids. Enjoy it, and don’t forget to get your kicks because Illinois is the start of Route 66!

There are so many fun things to do in Monticello with kids, we have a feeling you just might not want to leave!

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  • Monticello Railway Museum

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    2 miles
    Monticello, IL
    A great museum for train lovers, with rail cars on display, exhibits on the history of trains and railroading, as well as weekend trains rides May to October! Choo Choo what a fun family day…
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  • Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve

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    17 miles
    Mahomet, IL
    900 acres of wooded parkland featuring opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and sledding, plus the Hi-Tower Observation Deck.
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  • Orpheum Children’s Science Museum

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    19 miles
    Champaign, IL
    A fun, creative and hands-on science museum in Champaign, Illinois where kids can learn and play through interactive exhibits. A great family day out!
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  • Childrens Museum of Illinois

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    22 miles
    Decatur, IL
    The Childrens Museum of Illinois is a hands-on, interactive museum for children ages three to twelve! Its exhibits and activities complement and enhance childrens educational opportunities, particularly in the arts and sciences.
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  • Scovill Zoo

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    23 miles
    Decatur, IL
    Animal lovers of all ages can visit South African cheetahs, an Australian wallaby, and golden lion tamarins from Brazil, to name just a few!
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  • Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum

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    28 miles
    Arcola, IL
    The Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum opened to the public in May of 1999, in Arcola, Illinois. We are the only officially licensed Raggedy Ann & Andy museum in the world!
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  • Chanute Aerospace Museum

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    29 miles
    Rantoul, IL
    For those aerospace and aviation loving families, this Illinois museum is a great family day out option for you! With real aircraft that kids can get up close to, it's a fascinating look at the…
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  • Grady’s Family Fun Park

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    37 miles
    Bloomington, IL
    Family fun galore with kiddie rides, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats and bumper cars, as well as pizza too!
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  • Miller Park Zoo

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    38 miles
    Bloomington, IL
    Offers an extensive collection of well cared for animals, reptiles and birds from around the word, with a daily animal feeding schedule, plus keeper talks and interaction opportunities.
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  • Upper Limits Indoor Rock Climb

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    39 miles
    Bloomington, IL
    We have many different rooms and areas for a total of more than 20,000 square feet of variable climbing surface making us one of the largest climbing gyms in North America. Plus massive multi-level bouldering…
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  • Douglas Hart Nature Center

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    39 miles
    Mattoon, IL
    The Visitor Centre offers some live exhibits, plus interactive exhibits, multi sensory displays and a birdhide and observation area.
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  • Childrens Discovery Museum

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    40 miles
    Normal, IL
    3 vast floors full of interactive experiment and hands on learning experiences designed to reinforce love of thought and exploration in all ages. Serious fun.
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  • Kanawha Valley

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    40 miles
    Charleston, IL
    Located just seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia, this forest's close proximity to the heavily populated Kanawha Valley has made it a recreational haven. A playground attracts families during the summer season and the…
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  • Kickapoo State Park

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    45 miles
    Oakwood, IL
    A paradise for nature enthusiasts, water sports or boating fans and all kinds of wildlife lovers, plus a great adventure playground, and in winter one may try cross-country skiing, sledding, ice fishing and ice skating.
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  • Thunder Wolf Trail Rides

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    45 miles
    Oakwood, IL
    Ooffers guided trail and pony rides against some spectacular scenery, plus lessons and classes, with all temperament of mounts available to suit all abilities.
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  • Kennekuk County Park

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    48 miles
    Danville, IL
    Grass prairie areas, oak and hickory forests, lakes, 3 nature preserves and the 170 acre Lake Mingo. The visitor center offers a 1000 gallon aquarium, natural history museum and American Indian display.
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  • Forest Glen Nature Preserve

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    48 miles
    Danville, IL
    Canoe the Vermilion River, climb the observation tower, camp, picnic and explore using the River Ridge Back Pack Trail.
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  • Kentukiana Kampground

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    53 miles
    Mackinaw, IL
    Camping fun for families in the heart of Illinois! With fun activities, beautiful nature and LOTS of kids fun!
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  • Henson Robinson Zoo

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    57 miles
    Springfield, IL
    Over 90 species from all over the world at this beautiful Springfield Zoo, giving kids a great day of animal-tastic learning!
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  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site

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    59 miles
    Springfield, IL
    A historic attraction for kids where they can explore the home where Abraham Lincoln lived before becoming president. A trip back in time!
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  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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    59 miles
    Springfield, IL
    A fascinating, historical and educational day with the whole family as you walk through the life and times of Abraham Lincoln.
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  • Springfield Walks

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    59 miles
    Springfield, IL
    Fun and fascinating walking tours around the wonderful city of Springfield, Illinois. Includes a full haunted history tour! Great for kids aged 5 and up.
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  • Illinois State Museum

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    59 miles
    Springfield, IL
    The Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, learning, and an appreciation of Illinois' natural, cultural, and artistic heritage. The Museum's extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs that tell the…
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  • Knights Action Park

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    62 miles
    Springfield, IL
    Water fun, go-carts, ferris wheels, golf, batting cages and so much more in this Springfield adventure park!
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  • Ballard Nature Center

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    67 miles
    Altamont, IL
    Nature Trails and a kids' fishing pond in Illinois, with fun interactive displays, and bird and squirrel watching indoors! Nature fun with handicapped accessible features too.
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  • Peoria Riverfront Museum

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    70 miles
    Peoria, IL
    An interdisciplinary extravaganza blanding art, history, science and achievement to an educative thrill that will get everyone seriously thinking. Plus 3D Giant Screen Cinema and Dome Planetarium.
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  • Caterpillar Visitors Center

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    70 miles
    Peoria, IL
    Self guided experience exploring the history of the brand's development which includes a motion simulator ride, heritage gallery, vintage vehicles and future concepts.
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  • Peoria Zoo

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    71 miles
    Peoria, IL
    Explore the animals of Africa, Asia, Australia, yet next leave Illinois! Peoria Zoo features amazing learning opportunities for kids, and great animal fun!
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  • Wizard Of Oz Garden

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    72 miles
    Mapleton, IL
    Follow the yellow brick road into this fun themed garden in Illinois, where kids can travel through forests, Munchinkland, and castles!
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  • Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences

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    73 miles
    Peoria, IL
    The museum features exhibition galleries, Planetarium, Illinois Folk Art Gallery, Discovery Center, valuable collections of fine arts, folk arts and natural history, and educational programming for all ages. Lakeview is the largest private museum in…
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  • Terra Haute Children’s Museum

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    73 miles
    Terre Haute, IN
    A fun science and tech learning experience for kids in Indiana, with hands-on exhibits that encourage learning through play!
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  • The Bouncin Barn

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    74 miles
    Terre Haute, IN
    Great exercise for the kids on rainy days and in the winter. Also, basketball gym too!
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  • Bogeys Family Fun Center

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    74 miles
    Terre Haute, IN
    Great indoor and outdoor family fun in Indiana with mini golf, go-karts, batting cages, a kids playland, and an arcade too!
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  • Bicycle Safety Town

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    74 miles
    Peoria, IL
    4,000 feet of simulated street-life for kids to practice the rules of the road on, plus a toddler playground! Bike fun in Illinois!
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  • Wheels O Time

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    78 miles
    Dunlap, IL
    In 1979, two guys had many antique and collector autos stored in various places in the Peoria, Illinois area. They started thinking about storing them in one place, such as a building on the north…
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  • Wildlife Prairie Park

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    79 miles
    Hanna City, IL
    2,000 acre of beautiful parkland with a wildlife park home to 150 creatures over 50 species. With a fishing lake, mountain bike tracks and hiking tracks, this really is an outdoor adventure for the whole…
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  • Dickson Mounds State Museum

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    84 miles
    Lewistown, IL
    The Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore…
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  • Exploration Station

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    85 miles
    Bradley, IL
    A fun interactive museum in Illinois where kids can climb inside a medieval castle, fly a jet plane, and sail on a ship - all part of the hands on discovery experience.
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  • American Obstacle

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    89 miles
    Kinmundy, IL
    A challenging and thrilling outdoor adventure park featuring a 6 different ziplines, team building courses, rock climbing wall, and kayaking!
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  • Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort

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    92 miles
    Oglesby, IL
    Great indoor water fun at this resort, with day passes available. 24,000 square feet of play zones, slides and lazy rivers! Great Illinois water fun all year round!
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