Children's Museum of Illinois Tours

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If the little ones are getting restless, head to Childrens Museum of Illinois. With plenty of interactive displays and exhibits, this attraction makes learning exciting.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Decatur. Children's Museum of Illinois is a good place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile attractions to discover. Millikin University, Rock Springs Conservation Area, and Scovill Zoo are near the interactive exhibit for kids and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Scovill Zoo

4/5(13 reviews)

Birds, fish and animals, from alligators to zebras, will entertain the family at this charming zoo along the eastern shores of Lake Decatur.

Scovill Zoo
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Rock Springs Conservation Area

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Immerse yourself in nature in any season at this prairie, forest and river setting just minutes from the city center.

Rock Springs Conservation Area
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Monticello Railway Museum

4/5(32 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Monticello Railway Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Monticello. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.

Monticello Railway Museum
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Nelson Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Park, a lovely green space in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Nelson Park
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Overlook Adventure Park

You can take time to visit Overlook Adventure Park during your travels to Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Overlook Adventure Park
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HSHS St. Mary's Hospital

Though HSHS St. Mary's Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Decatur while you are here.

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital

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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Decatur
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Decatur
2.5 out of 5
2370 S Mount Zion Road, Decatur, IL
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Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion
Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion
2.5 out of 5
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decatur, IL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decatur, IL
2.5 out of 5
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decatur, IL
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NEW EVERYTHING Decatur House, clean, stylish, comfortable. Close to everything.
NEW EVERYTHING Decatur House, clean, stylish, comfortable. Close to everything.
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Baymont by Wyndham Decatur
Baymont by Wyndham Decatur
2.5 out of 5
5100 Hickory Point Frontage Road, Decatur, IL
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Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
2.5 out of 5
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Sleep Inn Decatur I-72
Sleep Inn Decatur I-72
2.5 out of 5
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Sleep Inn Decatur I-72
Ramada Limited Decatur
Ramada Limited Decatur
2 out of 5
355 E Hickory Point Rd, Forsyth, IL
Ramada Limited Decatur
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