- TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Mattoon, Illinois, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Effingham.
- From Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics & Dance to Douglas-Hart Nature Center, the Mattoon area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Historic Districts and Gymnastics.
- A bustling town of just under 20,000 people, Mattoon, IL has plenty of shopping, eating, and playing to offer visitors. Mattoon hosts a number of fun and unique events throughout the year, including Bagelfest, a celebration of one of America's favorite breakfast foods, and Lightworks, a display of magically explosive fireworks.
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Also known as the Effingham Performance Center, The Rosebud Theatre is a live music and performance venue that brings in regional and nationally touring acts. The theater also offers summer camps and other programs.
26.2 Miles
The Effingham Performance Center, formerly known as the Rosebud Theatre, hosts a community theater group as well as other performances and events throughout the year. The Center also hosts summer camps for kids.
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Evergreen Hollow Par, Effingham, IL 62401
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As a community aquatics facility, Effingham Area Kluthe Memorial Pool offers visitors a water playground filled with fountains, mushrooms structures, pirate boat slides, and more. The facility offers visitors tubes to take into the pool.
27.4 Miles
Evergreen Mini Golf is an 18 hole adventure-themed miniature golf course where players are surrounded by trees and jungle animals. They offer special packages and concessions include hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and chips.
27.7 Miles
On the southern section of the town rests the 20 acre Hendelmeyer Park. Outdoor recreation offerings include two lighted slow pitch ball diamonds, one lighted fast pitch diamond, four lighten tennis courts, and a skate park in addition to a full recreation center.
28.0 Miles
A 24-lane bowling center, Silver Dollar Lanes offers open and league bowling along with tournament and party hosting. The center also provides a pro shop, bowling lessons and a lounge with adult beverages, pool tables and dart boards.
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Effingham's Cross at the Crossroads is the largest free-standing cross in the world. The cross stands nearly 200 feet tall, and is surrounded by Bible verses and benches where visitors can sit and reflect.
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Featuring auditoriums with full digital projection, Carmike Strand 10 is a local movie theater showing the latest released films to its guests. Other amenities at the theater include concessions, matinee ticket specials, and assisted listening devices.
36.4 Miles
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5580 N Fork Road, Decatur, IL 62521
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The Macon County Historical Society Museum is an educational museum that has the goal of protecting thousands of artifacts, documents, and photographs for future generations. The museum holds educational events and community fundraisers.
36.5 Miles
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3635 US Route 36 East, Decatur, IL 62521
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It is a fun place for Chevy fans and all car lovers. The vehicles exhibited are in fine condition. It's a reminder of the journey of the Chevy from their early days in golden era.