The Inn at Eagle Creek Resort and Conference Center

138-room resort, separate conference retreat area, indoor/outdoor pool, Central Illinois Golf Oasis. Open year round.

Eagle Creek State Park
Findlay, Illinois 62534
(217) 756-3456

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch - Rantoul

The North Pole has moved to Central Illinois. Try your luck at the 6+ acre corn maze, the Grand Prix style race track, pick a pumpkin or a Christmas tree (depending on season), stop by the fascinating gift shop and, of course, see the reindeer!

1356 CR 2900N
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
(217) 893-3407

Start Date: 1/1/2002 End Date: 12/21/2002

The North Pole has moved to Central Illinois. Try your luck at the 6+ acre corn maze, the Grand Prix style race track, pick a pumpkin or a Christmas tree (depending on season), stop by the fascinating gift shop and, of course, see the reindeer!

Orpheum Children's Museum

Hands-on science museum that allows children to interact and explore their surroundings. Encourages children to explore, learn, and interpret science while in an informal setting.

356 N. Neil St.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 352-5895

Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum

Largest aerospace museum in Illinois. Occupying more than 126,000 square feet plus outdoor air park.

1011 Pace Setter Dr.
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
(217) 893-1613

The Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum

The only official licensed Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum in the world! Dedicated to preserving the life and times of Arcola-born John Gruelle, who created the characters. Visit our gift shop filled with licensed products.

110 Main St.
Arcola, Illinois 61910
(217) 268-4908

Rock Springs Center for Environmental Discovery

1,343-acre center puts visitors in touch with enviornment. Living history programs offered. Houses a restored 19th-Century farmstead.

3939 Nearing Ln.
Decatur, Illinois 62522
(217) 423-4913

Start Date: 5/1/2002 End Date: 10/28/2002

Monticello Railway Museum

Offers vintage train rides on Sat. and Sun. May through Oct. View various pieces of steam and electric railroad equipment.

992 Iron Horse Place
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 762-9011

Start Date: 5/1/2002 End Date: 10/31/2002

Allerton Park and Retreat Center

Allerton Park, part of the National Natural Landmark, was the private estate of Robert Henry Allerton who donated it to the University of Illinois in 1946. It has 1,500 acres of formal gardens, outdoor sculptures, trails and nature areas. Available for hosting weddings and special events. Several public programs are always happening at Allerton.

515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 762-2721

Illinois Amish Interpretive Center

The first museum in Illinois dedicated to the Amish culture. Traces the history of the Amish religion and provides an extensive look into the lives of Illinois Amish. 18 minute video, meals, tours, gift shop, book store, and accommodations.

111 S. Locust
Arcola, Illinois 61910
(217) 268-3599

Scovill Zoo

Within this 15-acre attraction are hundreds of wild and domestic animals from around the world.

71 South Country Club Road
Decatur, Illinois 62521
(217) 421-7435

The Great Pumpkin Patch-Arthur

During the fall season we offer 400 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, over 6,000 harvest mums and feature mazes, farm animals, a sweet shop and concessions, a 1912 one-room schoolhouse and gift shop. Green wagons provided. Don't forget to visit the Homestead Bakery for fresh made goodies!

RR 1, Box 100
Arthur, Illinois 61911
(217) 543-2242

Start Date: 9/15/2008 End Date: 10/31/2008