Central Illinois Tourism
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Urbana Park District - Urbana, Illinois
Urbana Park District - Urbana, Illinois
22 parks comprising nearly 600 acres and hundreds of programs available at the parks you will find something for everyone.
Whether you have young children or are a senior citizen there is something for you to do at the parks in Urbana. They have programs to educating as well as entertaining.
Lincoln’s New Salem - Petersburg, Illinois
Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, is a reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood. The six years Lincoln spent in New Salem formed a turning point in his career. Although he never owned a home here, Lincoln was engaged in a variety of activities while he was at New Salem.
C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum - Clinton, Illinois
C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum - Clinton, Illinois
fully restored building and grounds that depict the elegant Victorian era.
The Mansion was completed in 1867 after the Civil War had ended and life took on a more normal pattern. A tour of the manison is available.
Cameo Vineyards - Greenup, Illinois
Cameo Vineyards - Greenup, Illinois
Enjoy complimentary tastings, purchase wine by the glass, and browse leisurely through our gift shop. They will gladly provide a tour of their cellar whenever possible.
Lincoln Springs Resort
Lincoln Springs Resort, Central Illinois’ newest family destination, has a unique variety of activities for visitors of all ages. From indoor attractions such as a computer game center to outdoor adventures on our ultimate miniature golf course or a stroll through Abe’s Garden, there is definitely something for the entire family.
David Davis Mansion - Bloomington, Illinois
David Davis Mansion - Bloomington, Illinois
This elegant Victorian mansion, completed in 1872 for Judge David Davis and his wife, Sarah. Now you can enjoy the splendor of their home, furnished with sumptuous English carpeting, expensive French glass, and rare Italian marble, gives opulent testimony to their life and times.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival - Bloomington, Illinois
Illinois Shakespeare Festival - Bloomington, Illinois
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival represents a long-established tradition of professional theatre devoted to performing the plays of Shakespeare.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra - Bloomington, Illinois
Illinois Symphony Orchestra - Bloomington, Illinois
Illinois Symphony Orchestra consists of musicians from Central Illinois performing - classical concerts and three pops performances each year.
Miller Park Zoo - Bloomington, Illinois
Miller Park Zoo - Bloomington, Illinois
Miller Park Zoo is the only Illinois zoo to feature the endangered Sumatran Tiger. This zoo features indoor and outdoor exhibits.
The beautifully landscaped grounds of the zoo will welcome you to the experience of viewing some of the beautiful animals from around the world.
Anita Purves Nature Center - Altamont, Illinois
Anita Purves Nature Center - Altamont, Illinois
Visit this environmental education facility which is open and free to the public.
Visit this environmental education facility which is open and free to the public.
This is an ideal location for teachers to bring their class to study the environment. A traveling naturalist will come and speak to the class and discuss the varied issues related to the environment with them.
