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AMISH VILLAGES
Learn about the history and culture of Illinois' Old Order Amish community at the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center. Here you can see exhibits that give a glimpse into the Amish way of life, as well as sign up for a variety of tours that include enjoying a family-style meal at an actual Amish home and a visit to a working Amish farm.
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HARDY'S REINDEER RANCH
You don't have to wait for Santa to see a real reindeer. At Hardy's Reindeer Ranch you'll meet a herd of friendly Alaskan reindeers with names like Klondike and Jingles. Besides the furry friends, Hardy's also features the 10-acre Cornfusion Corn Maze, a general store, pumpkins and Christmas trees for the picking, hayrack rides, a realistic Indian tepee and straw fort for the kids to play in, plus a new Grand Prix-style pedal racetrack.
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LAKE SHELBYVILLE
Beautiful Lake Shelbyville offers 172 miles of sparkling shoreline and 11,000 acres of water for boating, fishing, swimming, or simply sunning on the sandy beach. Off-the-water activities include golfing, hiking and hunting.
For more information:
- Lake Shelbyville
315 E. Main St.
Shelbyville, IL 62565
217-774-2244
800-874-3529
SCOVILL ZOO
Spend the afternoon at the 10-acre Scovill Zoo, located on a bluff overlooking Lake Decatur. See the more than 400 animals and ride a train around the zoo. Then set out to explore the rest of the Scovill Park complex, which includes Oriental gardens, the Children's Museum of Illinois and a fun playground for the kids.
For more information:
- Scovill Zoo
71 S. Country Club Rd.
Decatur, IL 62521
217-421-7435
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