Ballard Nature Center Tours

Learn about local plants and animals at Ballard Nature Center. Filled with educational displays, it might just inspire you to think about how you can become more environmentally aware.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Altamont, Ballard Nature Center is an interesting place to start your exploring. This place to learn about the environment is one of many attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion, Effingham County Fairgrounds, and Altamont Living Museum are also ready to be explored nearby.

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DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

4 out of 5
Central West End
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Aug 29 - Sep 1
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Atlanta (ATL) to St. Louis (STL)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Stay here a lot for my spouses visits to BJH. So easy for hospital stays, AppleBees is great to have and is attached to hotel. Always nice, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

The Wildwood Hotel

The Wildwood Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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Aug 29 - Sep 1
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Atlanta (ATL) to St. Louis (STL)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,547 reviews)
Great overall experience.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Ballpark Apartments by Barsala

Ballpark Apartments by Barsala

4 out of 5
Downtown St. Louis
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Aug 29 - Sep 1
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7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
It's a great location, right across from the Ballpark. It is a fairly spartan apartment set-up, with concrete floors.. a little surprising? Parking is on the street or in a pay lot.

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Popular places to visit

Effingham County Fairgrounds

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Effingham County Fairgrounds during your trip to Altamont. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Effingham County Fairgrounds

Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion

4/5(2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion in Altamont. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion

Altamont Living Museum

4/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Altamont Living Museum during your travels in Altamont. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Altamont Living Museum

Cardinal Golf Course

4/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Effingham at Cardinal Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Cardinal Golf Course

Cross at the Crossroads

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Find out about the history of Effingham when you take a trip to Cross at the Crossroads. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Cross at the Crossroads

Effingham Performance Center

4/5(30 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Effingham Performance Center during your trip to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Effingham Performance Center

Best Lodging Options Near Ballard Nature Center

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont
2.5 out of 5
4 W Carriage Lane, Altamont, IL
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
2.5 out of 5
1811 W Fayette Avenue, I-57 & 70 Exit 159, Effingham, IL
Baymont by Wyndham Effingham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
2.5 out of 5
1200 N Raney, Effingham, IL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL
The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.
The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.
Effingham
The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.
Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!
Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!
Effingham
Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham
3 out of 5
1103 Avenue Of Mid America, Effingham, IL
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
3 out of 5
1606 W Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL
Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
Family Home on Lake Sara
Family Home on Lake Sara
Effingham
Family Home on Lake Sara
Lake Sara Dream
Lake Sara Dream
Effingham
Lake Sara Dream
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