- TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Freeport, Illinois, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monroe, Rockford and Oregon.
- From Little Cubs Field to Sk8 Park in Reed Park, the Freeport area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Parks, Walking Trails and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- Freeport, IL is nicknamed the 'Pretzel City' due to the opening of one of the first pretzel factories in 1869. Portrayed by a unique monument in the downtown area, Freeport was the location of the second debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The debate was ultimately what split the Democrats and allowed Lincoln to win the presidency.
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This is an award winning 20-acre botanical garden that has a visitor's center, themed gardens, a gift shop and rental facilities for special occasions. A calendar of events includes plant sales.
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The Sawmill Museum is jam packed full of activities, including the popular lumberjack camp. Visitors can follow a piece of lumber through the entire process of turning it into a chair leg or participate in a scavenger hunt to find a lumberjack!
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Covering 164 acres, Palmer Park offers scenic views and outdoor space for city dwellers. Recreational opportunities include sand volleyball, tennis, softball, hiking, sledding, and pet training with a castle playground and wading pool for children.
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Nelson's Hometowne Recreation is a family owned business that provides indoor and outdoor swimming pool services. The company also makes and sells saunas, dart boards, and various game room furniture.
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Located within Palmer Park, CAMDEN Playground features a large, wooded, castle-themed structure with bridges, towers, slides and swings. The surrounding park area can be used for sports, hiking along nature trails, picnics and wading in the pool.
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Bestowed upon the war hero by the residents of Galena in 1865, the Ulysses S. Grant Home is a brick, Italianate-style home, and historic site. Step inside on a guided tour and travel back in time to experience life just as when Grant resided there.
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Named after general Ulysses S. Grant, the local celebrity, the Grant Park is a tribute to American history, with lots of statues and monuments. With playgrounds and picnic areas, this park is suited for the entire family.
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Situated in a 19th century workshop, Old Blacksmith Shop provides visitors with the opportunity to view blacksmiths in action crafting metalwork pieces. The workshop uses the same forges that were used in the 1800s.
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A piece of local history, the Dowling House is the oldest house in Galena. Built in limestone, the house is equipped according to the 1820's, in order to make its visiting as genuine as possible.
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Often called the 'Downton Abbey' of Galena, the Belvedere Mansion and Gardens is an essential visit for fans of the Civil War era. Guided tours run from May through November and visitors are also encouraged to enjoy the property's pristine gardens.