- 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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George's Skate Center is a roller and inline skating rink that offers open skating, and also hosts birthday parties and special events. The center also sells a wide variety of skates and skating accessories.
40.5 Miles
Spare Time Lanes-11 Frame Lounge is a bar located in a local bowling alley. The bar has two wide screen TVs that visitors can watch the latest sports games on.
40.6 Miles
Kirkland Fine Arts Center is home to several art galleries and music facilities, and has an auditorium of 1900 seats. This and its acoustics recommend it annually for the Kirkland Performing Arts Series festival.
41.3 Miles
Situated in a prairie, Rock Springs Conservation Area offers visitors a hiking spot to view wildlife like deer and hawks. The visitor center has maps that show the locations of the trails at the park.
41.6 Miles
Zahnd Park is a 20 acre park that features two little league baseball fields and a football field. It also offers a playground and amenities such as picnic tables, water fountains, and restrooms.
41.8 Miles
Committed to ministry, Shiloh Stables provides training in horseback riding for the purpose of encouraging and building self-esteem. Additionally, the organization sells horses and leases its facilities and services for birthday parties and group outings.
41.9 Miles
Morrissey Park is 20 acres and includes a soccer field, tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables and benches and a trail for running and biking. The park also features artistic sculptures and a floral display.
42.4 Miles
The Scovill Golf Course is meant for both professional and amateur players. It is one of the 100 women-friendly golf courses, according to Golf for Women.
42.8 Miles
Centennial Park Champaign offers numerous areas for sports, including tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer and swimming. There are numerous walking paths, a playground, picnic areas, outdoor grills, and a hill for sledding in the winter months. Food and drink are available at seasonal concession stands.
42.9 Miles
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1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
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Also named State Farm Centre, the University of Illinois Assembly Hall has been the guest of many types of shows since 1961. From Broadways shows to family shows, with superstars like U2 and Frank Sinatra, this arena can accommodate more than 16,000 spectators.